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Build a wheelchair ramp for Eleanor in Oakland

Eleanor uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.

🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States592 views
Piper N. Matthews
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Oakland
Eleanor has used a wheelchair since 2022, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Eleanor 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 accessibility guideline for gradient, which is why a person with building experience is important. We estimate twelve hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Eleanor's family will cook lunch for the team. Glad we found this place.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Oakland
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Matthias Berger 🇩🇪 Accepted

    I live about 7 km from Oakland. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

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  • Tim Friedrich

    Sending love. Wishing Eleanor a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.

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