Blind writer/programmer needs an electronic Braille display to read and code

$950 of $6,800 goal
Given by 16 generous donors in 4 weeks

Blind writer/programmer needs a Braille display to read, write, and code.

Auckland

I'm Miranda, a blind aspiring fiction writer, former coder and data scientist. I am transitioning to Braille for information access due to severe aural hypersensitivity. To write and read effectively as a blind individual with limited tolerance for sound, I urgently need a refreshable Braille display—a costly necessity. Unfortunately, this essential tool is not covered by government funding or Blind Low Vision NZ, as fiction writing is not considered employment, and without equipment, I cannot get back to coding. Despite these challenges, I have taken the initiative to learn Braille online, without any physical materials, and I am determined to reconnect with the written word through my fingertips. Your support can make a profound difference. Please help me achieve my dream of writing again!

Use of funds

All funds will be used to purchase a refreshable Braille display. If I do not raise enough for the machine outright, I’ll use it either to save for a machine, or to pay for people to emboss/produce physical Braille books from electronic sources for me.

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Clark
Clark on 09 Aug 2024
$160
Linden
Linden on 08 Aug 2024
$20
Gabriel
Gabriel on 28 Jul 2024
Good luck Miranda!
$50
Private Donor
Private Donor on 19 Jul 2024
$20
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 18 Jul 2024
$160
Miranda (Siyi) Shao

Thank you so much!

Miranda (Siyi) Shao

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This campaign started on 9 Jul 2024 and ended on 11 Aug 2024.