Hands-on laborDisability & accessibilityUrgent
A ramp for Aisha: volunteers and tools needed
Aisha uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
🇿🇦 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa550 views
Aisha has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Aisha can only go outside when two neighbors are available to lift the chair.
The materials (treated timber, screws and non-slip surface) have been donated by a local lumberyard. We need a carpenter or two to measure, cut and build, plus a helper or two.
The ramp has to meet the local accessibility standard of 1:12 slope, which is why a person with building experience is important. We estimate six hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Aisha's family will cook lunch for the team.
Thanks for being kind about this.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Soweto
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Love from Saint Petersburg
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Latina.
Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Heraklion this morning. All the best.
best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Gqeberha.
take care, Siyabonga. This could happen to any of us.
Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings
sending good thoughts, Siyabonga. Looking forward to the next update. Take care
you're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Siyabonga. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Bogotá
good luck, Siyabonga. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Birmingham so I could bring a meal. All the best.
Hope the doctors have good news. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.
Hang in there, Siyabonga. Wishing Aisha a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Manila donated after I showed her your page.
Hope it all works out. Wishing Aisha a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Amsterdam so I could bring a meal. God bless
Stay strong, Siyabonga. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Mumbai