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Mobility fund: cochlear implant processor upgrade for Liliana in Los Angeles
Liliana needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $5,500.
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I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at Los Angeles General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,500.
My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $5,500 goes:
• First-year servicing plan: $320
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $4,750
• Fitting and training sessions: $430
Every share and every dollar helps.
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Hang in there. Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 29 people at work. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Liliana. Shared this with my family.
Keep going, Liliana. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best
So sorry you're going through this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless!
so sorry you're going through this. Wishing Liliana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Iztapalapa.
Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Los Angeles.
Best of luck, Liliana. Get well soon. After 6 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
so sorry you're going through this, Liliana. This could happen to any of us. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Stay strong, Liliana. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Aurangabad.