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Autumn can't leave home - help build a ramp

Help Autumn regain independence: a simple ramp build.

🇺🇸 California, United States625 views
Douglas R. Ellis
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Bakersfield
Autumn has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Autumn 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 six hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Autumn's family will cook lunch for the team. Thank you for reading my story.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Bakersfield
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
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  • Hye-jin Kim 🇰🇷

    I live about 20 km from Bakersfield. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.

  • Geeta D. Kumar 🇬🇧 Accepted

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

  • Vusi Buthelezi 🇿🇦 Accepted

    i live about 8 km from Bakersfield. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

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  • Wellington Mateus Monteiro

    hang in there, Douglas. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

    • Joseph R. Weaver

      thinking of you and your family, Douglas. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Bakersfield.

      • Sunita E. Kapoor

        Praying for you, Douglas. Wishing Autumn a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Envigado this morning. All the best

        • Aria A. Sanders

          Thinking of you and your family. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 31 people at work. Blessings.

          • Cherry M. Valdez

            Hope it all works out, Douglas. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best

            • Basil G. Johnson

              Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up.

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