Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
Rafael can't leave home - help build a ramp
Help Rafael regain independence: a simple ramp build.
🇺🇸 Buffalo, New York, United States551 views
Rafael has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Rafael 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 Rafael's family will cook lunch for the team.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Buffalo
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Kipchoge Juma Ochieng 🇰🇪 Accepted
I live about 9 km from Buffalo. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.
- Omer Rizwan Yousafzai 🇵🇰
I live about 8 km from Buffalo. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
- Eitan Yosef Levi 🇮🇱
I live about 8 km from Buffalo. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
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Good luck, Ricardo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up.