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Mobility fund: stair-climbing aid for Miguel in Austin
A stair-climbing aid would give Miguel independence - we're $5,400 away.
🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States3,011 views
Miguel lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at the Austin Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,400.
His current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 8 weeks.
With the right equipment Miguel could get to the shops and visit friends. It would change everyday life for the whole family.
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 $5,400 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $4,400
• Fitting and training sessions: $380
• Delivery and set-up: $210
• First-year servicing plan: $410
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Mauricio
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Rooting for you, Mauricio. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Prayagraj this morning. Thinking of Austin
Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Bogotá.