Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
A ramp for Tejaswini: volunteers and tools needed
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Salem.
🇮🇳 Salem, Tamil Nadu, India132 views
Tejaswini has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Tejaswini 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 Tejaswini's family will cook lunch for the team.
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Salem
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 29 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Salem.
So sorry you're going through this, Anitha. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Latina.