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Build a wheelchair ramp for Douglas in Leeds

Help Douglas regain independence: a simple ramp build.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom152 views
Benjamin Acosta
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Leeds
Douglas has used a wheelchair since 2022, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Douglas 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 Douglas's family will cook lunch for the team. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Leeds
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Viktoria Lidia Maksimov 🇷🇺

    i live about 16 km from Leeds. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need

  • Latha L. Chettiar 🇮🇳

    I live about 5 km from Leeds. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

  • Saif Sabbir Sultana 🇮🇳

    I live about 13 km from Leeds. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

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  • Carolina Carolina Borges🇧🇷Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Waseem Rashid Mughal🇵🇰Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Dewi Ayu Suryadi🇮🇩Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Grace Margaret Mbwambo

    wishing Douglas a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

    • Nilmini Udari JayawardenaPhoto verified

      keep going, Benjamin. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

      • Richard Prince Zakaria

        Rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Casablanca.

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