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Ryan needs a braille note-taker - help us make it happen

A braille note-taker would give Ryan independence - we are $2,500 away.

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Ryan J. Chavez
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Derry
I live with a spinal cord injury. My occupational therapist at Derry General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,500. My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. 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 $2,500 goes: • braille note-taker: $2,000 • Fitting and training sessions: $250 • Delivery and set-up: $65 • First-year servicing plan: $185 Thanks for being kind about this.
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  1. Small update. $903 so far, the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled.

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  • Logan W. RiveraPhoto verified

    hope it all works out, Ryan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope August is when things finally get easier.

    • Christian Klaus Franke

      Thinking of you, Ryan. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

      • Kaylee R. Watts

        You're not alone, Ryan. Get well soon. Blessings

        • Sofía Gabriela Muñoz

          thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together.

          • Cherry L. Alcantara

            Rooting for you, Ryan. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Corpus Christi.

            • Valentin Philippe

              so sorry you're going through this, Ryan. This could happen to any of us. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Essen

              • Irfan Haris Bhatti

                Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

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