Cheap but up to special handicap wooden ramp DIY??

Make sure you go by the handicap guidelines...difficult to explain here but google "building handicap ramp" and study up on it.

When you go about building a ramp, there is no cheap way to do it unless you get donated lumber and labor! You will want pressure treated lumber since you do not want to take on extra maintenance!

Contact the VFW in your area. They can help with connecting you to those who can help.

There are a multitude of foundations, grants, etc. available to you as a veteran to help with this need! In addition, going this route will ensure that the ramp is up to code, well built and safe.

https://www.dav.org/learn-more/news/2016/volunteer-state-members-build-ramps-for-veterans-in-need/

http://www.rollaramp.com/veterans

https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/financial-assistance/wheelchair-ramps-medicare.html

http://www.programsforelderly.com/housing-ramp-program.php

http://www.amramp.com/funding

http://www.ramps.org/free-ramps.htm

https://www.amsvans.com/blog/volunteer-built-wheelchair-ramps-free-some-stuck-at-home/

http://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/VFW--American-Legion-members-build-free-wheelchair-ramp-267405961.html

I realize this may take many phone calls to get accomplished but....you should certainly end up with getting a ramp built and installed at no cost.

Good luck and thank you for your service!

Well that depends on what your trying to make the ramp on..... over steps on porch or just from threshold to ground. ADA specs.... https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-ada-standards/background/adaag#4.8

Here is a financial assistance list.... https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/financial-assistance/wheelchair-ramps-medicare.html#title10

There are also grants and loans from HUD for homeowners... https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants

I would also contact Paralyzed Veterans of America to find help...

1-866-734-0857

Elderly and Disabled Living grant..... 817-576-2584

Funding resources for wheelchair ramps.... http://www.amramp.com/funding/home-mod

I live in a retirement town so there are quite a few groups who build these like Habitat for Humanity, and there are also disabled groups that provide grants to pay for materials and building, and we have church groups here that also provide volunteer groups. I would contact your local Senior & Disabled Services office or Dept. of Aging to see whats available in your area. If he already has a case worker, I would contact them first as sometimes Medicaid covers the ramp for access.

Here are some videos....

garage ramp.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u_Gekhh0eM

If he's gonna use this by himself I would add railings to both sides.

I would make those side edges a bit higher to ensure the wheels don't go off the ramp

outdoor 1 step ramp..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyIJZPPAkl0

ourdoor 4 step ramp.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNI7_diaboE

Yes, please reach out for help. Do you have a local VA office you can call? They often have volunteers who can help. Also local churches