A Danville man has a new ramp outside his home, thanks to members of the Vermilion County Handicapped Association. A crew of about 15 volunteers participated in building the ramp Sunday at a home on Danville’s south side.
Kip Sullivan, president of the Association, says it is a labor of love…
{”We build these wheelchair ramps twice a month – the second and fourth Sundays of the month – for free for those who qualify for it. And this young man is in a wheelchair, so that’s what we’re doing here today – building him a free wheelchair ramp,” said Sullivan.}
Sullivan explained where they get the money to do it….
{”Well, donations – but we usually raffle-off a Harley every year. We have a Harley raffle, but it’s been cancelled this year just because of all the stuff that’s been going on. So, we could use some donations – that’s for sure,” said Sullivan.}
(Volunteers work on a new ramp in Danville Sunday, June 28, 2020.)
Sullivan adds the Vermilion County Handicapped Association has been building the ramps for about twenty-five years…
{”I think this is number 368. We usually average about fifteen a year or so – it kind of all depends on the weather and stuff, of course. We only build it when its during the summer months – kind of. We’ll build up until maybe November – if it’s still decent out,” said Sullivan. ”We usually start around April or May. But we didn’t start until June this year because of all the other stuff that’s going on.}
If someone wants a ramp, Sullivan says you should call 217-662-6331 and request an application. Currently there are about a dozen on a waiting list…but Sullivan says they will eventually get built.
