Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Rocío
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Los Angeles.
🇺🇸 California, United States817 views
Rocío has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Rocío 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 Rocío's family will cook lunch for the team.
Thank you for reading my story.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Los Angeles
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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- Rojina Rojina Sherpa 🇳🇵
i live about 5 km from Los Angeles. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need!
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stay strong, Joaquín. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Joaquín. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this. Wishing Rocío a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Wish I lived closer to Dwarka so I could bring a meal. Love from Madurai
So sorry you're going through this, Joaquín. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Seattle.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope the doctors have good news. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Hope things get better soon. Wishing Rocío a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Sending love, Joaquín. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.
You're not alone, Joaquín. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
hope you get there. We're a small family in Rajshahi but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Liverpool
Wishing you peace. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Knoxville.
So sorry you're going through this, Joaquín. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless
Hang in there, Joaquín. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Thinking of you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor in Peoria donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Peoria.