Hands-on laborDisability & accessibilityUrgent
A ramp for Jacob: volunteers and tools needed
Jacob uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
🇦🇺 New South Wales, Australia581 views
Jacob has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Jacob 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 ten hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Jacob's family will cook lunch for the team.
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- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Newcastle
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
You're not alone, Asher. Hope the doctors have good news.
shared it with a few friends. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Guadalupe.
Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings
Hang in there, Asher. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Veracruz.