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Shailesh can't leave home - help build a ramp

Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Bengaluru.

🇮🇳 Karnataka, India842 views
Pooja E. Vora
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Bengaluru
Shailesh has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Shailesh 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 local accessibility standard of 1:12 slope, 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 Shailesh's family will cook lunch for the team. Thank you for reading my story.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Bengaluru
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Kato James Kimani 🇰🇪 Accepted

    I live about 5 km from Bengaluru. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.

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  • Umar Galih Susanto

    Best of luck, Pooja. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Take care.

    • Ziad Zakaria Tannous

      Sending strength, Pooja. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 18 people at work. Take care.

      • Megumi Tomoko Taniguchi

        Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Bogotá.

        • Lucia Barone

          Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Love from Gothenburg.

          • Jannat Sharmin Pramanik

            Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 24 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless

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