Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Dhanalakshmi
Dhanalakshmi uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
🇮🇳 Tamil Nadu, India44 views
Dhanalakshmi has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Dhanalakshmi 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 eight hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Dhanalakshmi's family will cook lunch for the team.
Thank you for reading my story.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Madurai
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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- Miles R. Ross 🇬🇧
I live about 14 km from Madurai. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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Stay strong, Vijay. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Sandton.