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Build a wheelchair ramp for Josiane in Duque de Caxias
Josiane uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
馃嚙馃嚪 Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil148 views
Josiane has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Josiane 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 ten hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Josiane's family will cook lunch for the team.
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Duque de Caxias
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Stefania Gabriella Basile 馃嚠馃嚬
I live about 15 km from Duque de Caxias. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
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hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Paarl.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Santa Rosa
Wishing Josiane a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope January is when things finally get easier.
Take care. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like