Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
Takeshi can't leave home - help build a ramp
Takeshi uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
🇯🇵 Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan536 views
Takeshi has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Takeshi 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 Takeshi'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 Kawasaki
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Veronica Bianco 🇮🇹
I live about 7 km from Kawasaki. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
- Hoa Lệ Phan 🇻🇳 Accepted
i live about 19 km from Kawasaki. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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Sending love, Hideo. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Iloilo City but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Iloilo City.
Sending good thoughts, Hideo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
sending good thoughts, Hideo. Hope this works out for you. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Bhaktapur.
Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. I hope May is when things finally get easier.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Nottingham