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A ramp for Jaxon: volunteers and tools needed

Help Jaxon regain independence: a simple ramp build.

🇺🇸 Louisiana, United States715 views
Charlotte G. Shelton
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Baton Rouge
Jaxon has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Jaxon 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 Jaxon's family will cook lunch for the team. I hope life is good to you.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Baton Rouge
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Krystyna Zofia Kaźmierczak 🇵🇱 Accepted

    i live about 18 km from Baton Rouge. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

  • Efua Ama Agyeman 🇬🇭

    I live about 3 km from Baton Rouge. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Yamini A. Jat 🇬🇧

    I live about 9 km from Baton Rouge. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

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  • Maciej Szymon Nowak

    Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. After 15 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

    • Scarlett R. Warren

      Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Oakland.

      • Victoria T. Reid

        I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Leeds.

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