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Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Devi

Devi 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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Vusi T. Williams
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Pretoria
Devi has used a wheelchair since 2021, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Devi 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 twelve hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Devi's family will cook lunch for the team. I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Pretoria
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools

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  • you're not alone. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted.

    • Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. 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, Vusi. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

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