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Shelly-Ann needs a braille note-taker - help us make it happen

Shelly-Ann needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,900.

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Jada Stephenson
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Montego Bay
Shelly-Ann lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Montego Bay Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,900. Her current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 8 weeks. With the right equipment Shelly-Ann 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $1,900 goes: • braille note-taker: $1,650 • Fitting and training sessions: $65 • Delivery and set-up: $50 • First-year servicing plan: $135 Thank you for reading my story. - Jada

Updates from Jada

  1. Update from Montego Bay: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 34% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Montego Bay: I made the first payment toward braille note-taker. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Madelyn S. Peterson 🇳🇿 · $10

    “Stay strong. I'm in Auckland, thinking of you. - Auckland”

  • Nimra Sadia Syed 🇵🇰 · $31.50

    “Thought of Shelly-Ann all day after reading this. - Lahore”

  • Daniela Tatiane Peixoto 🇧🇷 · $100
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  • Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $10

    “All the best. Been where you're, it gets better. - Eldoret”

  • Fernanda W. Santos 🇲🇽 · $61
  • Okechukwu Obinna Onyeama 🇳🇬 · $75

    “Thought of Shelly-Ann all day after reading this.”

  • Lamia Runa Karim 🇧🇩 · $20
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  • Manisha K. Mittal 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Hope things get better. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Kochi”

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    “All the best. Please keep us posted. - Saint-Étienne”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $200
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  • Jagath Dinesh Mendis 🇱🇰 · $25

    “Be well. Thought of Shelly-Ann all day after reading this. - Colombo”

  • Dennis K. Patterson 🇬🇧 · $20
  • Fahad Bilal Cheema 🇵🇰 · $15

    “Be well. I'm in Quetta, thinking of you.”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Hope things get better. My mother told me about this one. - Winston-Salem”

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  • how is Shelly-Ann doing now?

    • So sorry you're going through this, Jada. Hope the doctors have good news. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

      • Sending strength, Jada. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

        • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Shelly-Ann?

          • Jada StephensonOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

            Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about braille note-taker, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.

        • sending love, Jada. Shared it with a few friends.

          • Best of luck, Jada. Looking forward to the next update. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

            • You're not alone, Jada. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Dnipro.

              • best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Kobe donated after I showed her your page. Love from Kobe.

                • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Shelly-Ann.

                  • Jada StephensonOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                    Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. braille note-taker comes first ($1,650) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

                • Sending love. Get well soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

                  • Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Pretoria.

                    • Sending good thoughts, Jada. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings.

                      • Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Oaxaca de Juárez so I could bring a meal. God bless.

                        • Thinking of you and your family, Jada. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

                          • best of luck, Jada. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted

                            • Wishing you the best, Jada. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

                              • Ben Jakob RothPhoto verified

                                Hope it all works out, Jada. Hope you get there. All the best.

                                • Bola Jumoke AkinwalePhoto verified

                                  Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Gazipur donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

                                  • take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings

                                    • Đào Hiền LyPhoto verified

                                      Sending love, Jada. Hope you get there. Love from Badagry

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