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

A braille note-taker would give Waylon independence - we're $2,700 away.

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Jocelyn Gibson
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Yonkers
Waylon lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at the Yonkers Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,700. His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Waylon could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $2,700 goes: • braille note-taker: $2,100 • Fitting and training sessions: $190 • Delivery and set-up: $75 • First-year servicing plan: $335 I hope life is good to you. - Jocelyn
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Jocelyn

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 49% funded and I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan.

  2. Small update. $719 so far, the plan for braille note-taker is now scheduled.

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  • Mathilde Roux

    sending love, Jocelyn. Hope the doctors have good news. After 19 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

    • Anil W. Walia

      Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Calgary but we're thinking of you. God bless.

      • Taghreed ZidanPhoto verified

        Sending strength. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Biratnagar.

        • Kiptoo Maina Mwangi

          I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Cebu City.

          • Athumani Juma Juma

            Rooting for you, Jocelyn. Wishing Waylon a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

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