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Build a wheelchair ramp for Gerhard in East London

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

🇿🇦 Eastern Cape, South Africa536 views
Francois H. Petersen
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East London
Gerhard has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Gerhard 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 eight hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Gerhard's family will cook lunch for the team. I hope life is good to you.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in East London
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Dante W. Fernandez

    Thanks for sharing this, Francois. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

    • Saif Sumon Dutta

      Hope things get better soon, Francois. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Duque de Caxias

      • Rohit G. Rawat

        Best of luck. Wishing Gerhard a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Gazipur.

        • Usman Usman Lodhi

          Sending strength, Francois. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of East London.

          • Lamia Khan

            Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of East London

            • Charlotte W. Hunt

              Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

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