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A ramp for Concetta: volunteers and tools needed

Help Concetta regain independence: a simple ramp build.

🇮🇹 Venice, Veneto, Italy1,289 views
Andrea Marino
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Venice
Concetta has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Concetta 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 eight hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Concetta's family will cook lunch for the team. If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Venice
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Kiprop Evans Temba 🇺🇬

    my mother went through something similar so this one hit home. Happy to help in person if that works! Free this month.

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2.9(14 reviews)

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    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Amazing support system

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Exactly what I needed

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

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    Truly grateful for the support

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Practical and effective help

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Professional and kind

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    Exceeded expectations

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    Exactly what I needed

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Would recommend to anyone

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  • Julián C. VegaID verified

    Keep going. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

    • Amber A. Morales

      Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Venice

      • Geneviève Valérie Bourgeois

        I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Aswan.

        • Andrew Stanley

          stay strong, Andrea. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours.

          • Zainab Ifeoma Akinwale

            take care, Andrea. Wishing Concetta a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Newcastle.

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