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Build a wheelchair ramp for Natália in Pelotas

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

🇧🇷 Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil1,391 views
Heloísa Carolina Barbosa
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Pelotas
Natália has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Natália 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 ten hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Natália's family will cook lunch for the team. Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Pelotas
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Aaliyah H. Dunn 🇺🇸

    I live about 15 km from Pelotas. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

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  • Tiffany L. MitchellPhoto verified

    Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

    • Eranga Prasanna Jayawardena

      Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Pelotas

      • Khalid Faisal KazmiVerified organization

        Wishing you peace, Heloísa. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

        • Bakari Brian Salim

          Thinking of you and your family, Heloísa. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

          • Rory H. Lynch

            Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Pelotas.

            • Meena A. Dhillon

              sending strength. Hope you get there. Love from Dar es Salaam!

              • Rodrigo E. Benítez

                Sending love. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Noida donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Pelotas.

                • Cynthia S. Ashworth

                  keep going, Heloísa. Shared this with my family. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                  • Chanida Jitra WongsawatVerified organization

                    I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Pelotas

                    • Upendo Hellen Mutua

                      Hope this works out for you. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Pelotas.

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