Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
Mercedes can't leave home - help build a ramp
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Envigado.
🇨🇴 Antioquia, Colombia183 views
Mercedes has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Mercedes 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 twelve hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Mercedes's family will cook lunch for the team.
Glad we found this place.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Envigado
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Orlando E. Bautista 🇵🇭 Accepted
I live about 9 km from Envigado. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
- Sadie G. Russell 🇺🇸
I live about 17 km from Envigado. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
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wishing Mercedes a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope August is when things finally get easier