Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
Build a wheelchair ramp for Silas in Los Angeles
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Los Angeles.
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States1,033 views
Silas has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Silas 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 six hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Silas's family will cook lunch for the team.
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- one weekend
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- In person in Los Angeles
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- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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So sorry you're going through this, Sadie. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Los Angeles.
hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Love from New York.
good luck, Sadie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Los Angeles
Take care, Sadie. Wishing Silas a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Los Angeles.
Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
Sending strength, Sadie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings
take care, Sadie. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Hope things get better soon. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.
You're not alone, Sadie. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Dehiwala this morning. Greetings from Dehiwala.
sending good thoughts, Sadie. Get well soon. Take care.