Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
Jagath can't leave home - help build a ramp
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Colombo.
馃嚤馃嚢 Western, Sri LankaPosted Oct 1, 2026542 views
Jagath has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Jagath 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 Jagath's family will cook lunch for the team.
Thank you for reading my story.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Colombo
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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- Pairoj Rattapon Onsri 馃嚬馃嚟 路 3h ago
I live about 6 km from Colombo. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
hope this works out for you. Greetings from Boulogne-Billancourt.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Colombo.
Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in 脟ankaya but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Love from Greensboro.