SAWs Expanding Wheelchair Ramp Builds Across Indiana With Shorter Wait Times for Applicants

SAWs (Servants at Work, Inc.) is expanding its wheelchair ramp program across Indiana, with increased volunteer capacity now serving the Bloomington and Lafayette areas along with continued growth in Central Indiana.

SAWs builds exterior residential wheelchair ramps for people with disabilities living in low-income households. These ramps help provide safe home access for individuals using wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters.

Because of increased volunteer support and improved building processes, qualified applicants in many areas are now experiencing shorter wait times for wheelchair ramps.

In Central Indiana, SAWs volunteer teams now pre-build ramp sections every Thursday before completing installations several days each week. In many cases, ramps can be installed in just a few hours on-site.

SAWs was founded in 2003 by Rik Hagarty in a church parking lot with a simple mission: help neighbors safely get in and out of their homes. Since then, SAWs has built thousands of wheelchair ramps across Indiana with the help of volunteers, churches, schools, businesses, and community groups.

“We are excited to continue growing our reach and helping more Indiana families gain safe access to their homes,” said Tim Thurston, Executive Director of SAWs. “A wheelchair ramp can make a life-changing difference for someone with mobility challenges.”

SAWs is also growing its corporate volunteer ramp build program. Companies can participate in simple, turn-key team building days where groups of 6–12 volunteers help build a wheelchair ramp for a local family. No experience is needed. SAWs project managers lead the build, and all tools and materials are provided.

Qualified applicants must meet program and income guidelines.

To apply for a wheelchair ramp, volunteer, or learn more, visit:
SAWs Website