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Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Megan

Megan uses a wheelchair and cannot leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.

🇨🇦 Ontario, Canada1,012 views
Brenda K. Jacobs
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Ottawa
Megan has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Megan 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 Megan'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 Ottawa
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Dương Trung Hoang 🇻🇳 Photo verified

    I live about 9 km from Ottawa. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.

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  • Vikas E. Anand

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Los Angeles

    • Rafael MartinsID verified

      I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 39 people at work. Take care.

      • Jakub Tadeusz Sikora

        Praying for you. Wishing Megan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Ottawa

        • Lakshmi N. Subramanian

          Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Flint

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