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A ramp for Landon: volunteers and tools needed

Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Birmingham.

🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom490 views
Shawn R. Avila
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Birmingham
Landon has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Landon 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 ten hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Landon's family will cook lunch for the team. I hope life is good to you.
effort
one weekend
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In person in Birmingham
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carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Peace Jumoke Ibrahim 🇳🇬 Address verified

    i live about 13 km from Birmingham. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.

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  • Andrés G. Sánchez

    Wishing Landon a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings

    • Cristian F. Robles

      Sending strength, Shawn. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Leeds.

      • Kamini H. Pillay

        you're not alone, Shawn. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

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