Hands-on laborDisability & accessibilityUrgent
Build a wheelchair ramp for Otieno in Embakasi
Otieno uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
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Otieno has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Otieno 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 Otieno'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 Embakasi
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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- Henry Tayo Falana ๐ณ๐ฌ Accepted
I live about 5 km from Embakasi. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
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