Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
Build a wheelchair ramp for Vindya in Colombo
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Colombo.
🇱🇰 Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka1,122 views
Vindya has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Vindya 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 Vindya's family will cook lunch for the team.
Glad we found this place.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Colombo
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Colombo.
Wishing you the best. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
Best of luck, Oshadi. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless
Hope it all works out, Oshadi. I hope things turn around soon. God bless
Wishing Vindya a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours. Take care
Good luck, Oshadi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care
Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Kasarani
Wishing you peace, Oshadi. Get well soon. Don't give up.
Take care, Oshadi. Get well soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Boston.
Keep going. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. After 8 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope October is when things finally get easier!
good luck, Oshadi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings
Take care, Oshadi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Taguig.
Hope it all works out, Oshadi. Wishing Vindya a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.