Project to build accessibility ramps for local businesses

A project that involves building accessibility ramps for Hamilton businesses is underway. The group of people putting it together is one that truly understands the struggle of disability.

The restoration project teaches woodworking skills to adults with developmental disabilities.

These workers take a 5 week prep course to be able to make products available for sale on their website. The site sells everything from cutting boards, to night stands.

Alicia Wilson started the program after working in group homes for 15 years and saw the lack of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

The idea to build accessibility ramps was partly inspired by her workers.

The group built a ramp for the Hamilton store on James North last year, and the owner says the customers appreciate it.

The members take pride in their work.

The ramps are portable, and are meant for the gaps between the door and the floor.

The three ramps they made today will be painted red and dropped off at locations tomorrow.