Hands-on laborDisability & accessibilityUrgent
Build a wheelchair ramp for Silvia in Zapopan
Silvia uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
🇲🇽 Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico457 views
Silvia has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Silvia 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 Silvia's family will cook lunch for the team.
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Zapopan
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 6 people at work. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Paula. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Sending good thoughts. Wishing Silvia a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Wishing Silvia a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.