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A ramp for Benjamin: volunteers and tools needed

Benjamin uses a wheelchair and cannot leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.

🇺🇸 Florida, United States100 views
Craig J. Dixon
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St. Petersburg
Benjamin has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Benjamin 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 accessibility guideline for gradient, which is why a person with building experience is important. We estimate twelve hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Benjamin's family will cook lunch for the team. You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in St. Petersburg
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carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Saki Nanami Ohno

    Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from San Fernando

    • Jahid Babu SultanaPhoto verified

      Best of luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together.

      • Sathish K. Gowda

        So sorry you're going through this, Craig. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

        • Lyudmila Boyko

          Hope it all works out, Craig. Get well soon

          • Mim Nasrin Chatterjee

            hope things get better soon, Craig. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Santa Fe.

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