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Pallavi needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade - help us make it happen

Pallavi needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $450.

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Pallavi R. Jain
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Chennai
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at the Chennai Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $450. My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $450 goes: • cochlear implant processor upgrade: $360 • Fitting and training sessions: $35 • Delivery and set-up: $20 • First-year servicing plan: $35 I hope life is good to you. - Pallavi
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Pallavi

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($135 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Pallavi

  2. Update from Chennai: we've started the first stage. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $70 raised so far (16%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Pallavi all day after reading this. - Lagos”

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