Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
Rafaela can't leave home - help build a ramp
Help Rafaela regain independence: a simple ramp build.
🇧🇷 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil316 views
Rafaela has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Rafaela 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 six hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Rafaela's family will cook lunch for the team.
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in São Paulo
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Jonathan Romero 🇺🇸
i'm a retired teacher and I'm free on Sundays. Happy to help. Flexible on timing.
- William T. Brooks 🇺🇸 Accepted
I live about 19 km from São Paulo. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
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Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Asaba so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
Sending strength, Sebastião. Wishing Rafaela a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in San Diego donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from San Diego.
Shared this with my family. Greetings from Pasig.
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. After 29 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
Stay strong, Sebastião. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.