Anybody who has issues with mobility finds it difficult coping with steps of any kind. This not only applies to wheelchair and electric scooter users, but also people with muscular problems and visual impairments. People who have these problems might find it easy to cope with one step, or walking over a threshold into a building, but any more might severely restrict their access.
If you are in charge of a public building, or an area that the public have general access to, you will find that it is a legal requirement to make it accessible to wheelchair users. It is important that the disabled ramps you install are neither too steep, or difficult to access. In certain cases it might be as simple as fitting a wooden strip to the threshold of a door to allow for smooth access.
Ramps are also useful for people on crutches, as they have difficulty manipulating steps. Visually impaired people also have difficulty walking down steps. Sometimes it is not clear when the step actually starts and finishes, though some have markings on the edges of each step these days.
Determining what kind of ramp you need to install to allow for greater access to your property should be taken with due consideration, and professional advice. Access to a ramp should not involve having to negotiate a sharp turn. They should also not be too steep, which would make it extremely difficult to go up and dangerous to go down. Anti-slip surfaces are available, and it is a good idea to make use of them.
It is possible to purchase portable ramps. These include ramps to allow access on and off vehicles, most of these can also be collapsed so they can be carried on the vehicle to be useful at the destination as well. These are quite often carried on train services so as to allow wheelchair users the ability to get on and off trains.
If the wheelchair user is a member of the household there is a wide choice of ramps you could use to allow easy access to all areas inside and outside of the home. You should make sure they are strong enough to carry the combined weight of the wheelchair and the occupant. You will also have to take note of the pathways throughout the garden.
There are also suitcase ramps. These are extremely portable, and can be used as a temporary solution when visiting friends or relatives that have not had their houses adapted. They should not be considered as a permanent fixture as they are not as durable as permanent installations, but they are extremely convenient to use when the situation demands.
There are a few basic things you should consider when selecting a ramp. These involve the location where it is to be installed, how often it is going to be used, the slope involved, and the anti-slip qualities of the materials it will be made from. Once the installation is complete the experience of your disabled visitors will improve greatly.
If you are in charge of a public building, or an area that the public have general access to, you will find that it is a legal requirement to make it accessible to wheelchair users. It is important that the disabled ramps you install are neither too steep, or difficult to access. In certain cases it might be as simple as fitting a wooden strip to the threshold of a door to allow for smooth access.
Ramps are also useful for people on crutches, as they have difficulty manipulating steps. Visually impaired people also have difficulty walking down steps. Sometimes it is not clear when the step actually starts and finishes, though some have markings on the edges of each step these days.
Determining what kind of ramp you need to install to allow for greater access to your property should be taken with due consideration, and professional advice. Access to a ramp should not involve having to negotiate a sharp turn. They should also not be too steep, which would make it extremely difficult to go up and dangerous to go down. Anti-slip surfaces are available, and it is a good idea to make use of them.
It is possible to purchase portable ramps. These include ramps to allow access on and off vehicles, most of these can also be collapsed so they can be carried on the vehicle to be useful at the destination as well. These are quite often carried on train services so as to allow wheelchair users the ability to get on and off trains.
If the wheelchair user is a member of the household there is a wide choice of ramps you could use to allow easy access to all areas inside and outside of the home. You should make sure they are strong enough to carry the combined weight of the wheelchair and the occupant. You will also have to take note of the pathways throughout the garden.
There are also suitcase ramps. These are extremely portable, and can be used as a temporary solution when visiting friends or relatives that have not had their houses adapted. They should not be considered as a permanent fixture as they are not as durable as permanent installations, but they are extremely convenient to use when the situation demands.
There are a few basic things you should consider when selecting a ramp. These involve the location where it is to be installed, how often it is going to be used, the slope involved, and the anti-slip qualities of the materials it will be made from. Once the installation is complete the experience of your disabled visitors will improve greatly.
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