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Build a wheelchair ramp for Araceli in Houston

Help Araceli regain independence: a simple ramp build.

🇺🇸 Texas, United States1,194 views
Adriana E. Zamora
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Houston
Araceli has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Araceli 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 building-code slope requirement, 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 Araceli'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 Houston
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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People who offered to help

  • Larissa Josiane Albuquerque 🇧🇷

    I live about 10 km from Houston. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

  • Leo W. Lacson 🇵🇭 Accepted

    I live about 3 km from Houston. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.

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  • Wangari Awino Mbwambo

    You're not alone. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Semarang.

    • Hyun-ju Do

      You're not alone, Adriana. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 9 people at work. Greetings from Johannesburg.

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