Hands-on laborDisability & accessibilityUrgent
Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Ian
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Akron.
🇺🇸 Ohio, United States367 views
Ian has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Ian 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 building-code slope requirement, 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 Ian's family will cook lunch for the team.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Akron
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Bianca Aline Marques 🇧🇷
I live about 5 km from Akron. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Flexible on timing.
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Gdynia but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Akron.
Praying for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Akron.