Hands-on laborDisability & accessibilityUrgent
Build a wheelchair ramp for Gilbert in Durham
Gilbert uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
🇺🇸 Durham, North Carolina, United States1,239 views
Gilbert has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Gilbert 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 Gilbert's family will cook lunch for the team.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Durham
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Cristina D. Quiroga 🇺🇸
I live about 3 km from Durham. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
- Dayo Garba Adeyemi 🇳🇬
I live about 17 km from Durham. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
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Keep going, Juan. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Contagem
sending love. Wishing Gilbert a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Ciudad de México.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope March is when things finally get easier