Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Özlem
Help Özlem regain independence: a simple ramp build.
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Türkiye1,560 views
Özlem has used a wheelchair since 2021, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Özlem 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 Özlem's family will cook lunch for the team.
Thank you for reading my story.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Kadıköy
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Owen K. Webb 🇺🇸
I live about 3 km from Kadıköy. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
- Jimena M. Martínez 🇲🇽 Accepted
I live about 13 km from Kadıköy. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
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Hope it all works out, Tolga. Your post was clear and honest
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Konya donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Pune this morning.
Rooting for you, Tolga. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Kadıköy.
Sending love, Tolga. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted. Greetings from León.
This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Narayanganj but we're thinking of you
Wishing you peace, Tolga. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.
sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Kadıköy.
Wishing Özlem a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Take care, Tolga. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.
Wishing Özlem a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from San Jose.
Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Berlin.
Good luck. This could happen to any of us. Love from Bucaramanga