For handicapped people, getting their mobility back is a key issue in life. With the help of a manual or powered wheelchair, this problem can be resolved to a good extent and the disabled patient can avoid having to resort to a caregiver or remaining homebound forever. However, the disability coupled with lack of accessibility, can resurrect the issue. Any change in elevation, or a single stair or doorstep will endanger the freedom of movement. This is where technology has responded firmly in the form of wheelchair ramps and lifts. Generally, most public buildings are equipped with a ramp which is suitable for wheelchair users.

Wheelchair ramps are inclined planes installed in buildings and homes that give access to wheelchairs. Despite what most people think, they address a versatile base of customer needs and are available in a plethora of options. Wheelchair ramps are essential to overcome steps and elevations in public places and at homes and to  help your wheelchair in-and-out of your van, car, or SUV. You can choose from permanent, semi-permanent, or portable wheelchair ramps.

Permanent ramps are installed at places where accessibility requirements are frequent, for example, at hospitals and public places or where accessibility is needed for  personal uses, for example, at the houses of people with disabilities.

Ramps are bolted or cemented. Many wheelchair ramps come equipped with handrails and non-slippery surfaces so that wheelchair could move in an effortless and secured manner. Hoever, if you need a ramp just for short period, then you can go for a semi-permanent ramp which is kept over a cemented or ground surface.

Modular ramps, or portable ramps are sold in the form of suitcase wheelchair ramps, foldable wheelchair ramps, threshold ramps, power chair ramps, or scooter ramps. They support accessibility for vehicles and doorway thresholds. They are very easy to transport and carry along and very practical for folding and storing after use. You can fold them around the center into a multi layered compact package, they can even be rolled up at hinge.

You can use telescopic ramps for four-wheeled scooters and wheelchairs. Telescopic ramps can be folded into a compact package, and they’re also very easy to  transport and store, much like modular ramps. They provide additional safety through a locking system and a non-slippery surface.

Threshold ramps are employed at homes to bridge small level differences between floors. Threshold wheelchair ramps could be used to efficiently and quickly bridge a change in floor level,or a ridge or to connect two floors on the same level.

Now many buildings, schools, universities, and other public places have already installed wheelchair ramps in their premises because of ncreased state legislation and consumer awareness. However, portable ones are still needed at places that do not support accessibility or for personal use at home and vehicles.

 

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