Wheelchair Ramps

Today, wheelchair ramps are considered very necessary in construction. American Disability Acts (ADA) gives construction specifications of wheelchair ramps. The disabled person are able to move into or out of the building without any difficulties. Some of the construction consultants suggest long-tread lower-riser steps. These steps are safer and easier if compared to a 1: 12 slope ramp because of its stronger ground grip.

In ADA specification, the slope should be greater than 1 : 2. The convenient use of ramp depends on the slope and length of the ramp and normally its slope is in between 1:16 to 1:20 which are most preferred. The slope is in the distance of 30 feet which is very difficult for a disabled person to use wheelchair.

People with various mobility problems can take freedom of movement with the use of wheelchair. You can use it anywhere whether it may be at home or outside home. If a person is disabled and he wants to be busy with its business activities, then he can take the benefits of wheelchair. The wheelchair ramps is available with a lot of designs and sizes you can store into a vehicle. Miniature ramps are used to settle the threshold without any change is done to it.



The wheelchair is divided into four groups. The main feature of these is different from each other. The main features of this wheelchair are horizontally, longitudinally folding ramps, telescopic ramps and fixed dimension ramps. The wheelchair ramps available in the market are Track wheelchair ramps, with the design of line up with the wheels of the wheelchair and some of have telescopic design. Its usage is extended to steps, vans or curbs. The wheelchair is designed for manual and electric wheelchair which is mostly made of anodized aluminium.

The threshold wheel chair is made from lightweight aluminium. The threshold wheelchair is designed for indoor and outdoor use. It assists you in passing through difficult obstacles like raised areas. You can fit it permanently in a place and change its location. The modular ramps designed are used for both permanent and semi-permanent installation. It includes platforms, integral landings, self-contained levelling systems, flanges and handrails. Its units are fixed by bolts or clamps. Many companies offer custom dimensions and are generally delivered to the customer with the installation instruction.

The single-fold wheelchair is designed is such a way that you can fold easily in the middle and it is easy to handle and set-up. Multi-fold wheelchair ramps are folded twice and you can carry it easily like a suitcase and additional length of it, allow it to bear high obstacle. Roll-up wheelchair ramps are very portable and their hinge design gives the function of easily folding and convenient storage.

A plan for a handicapped accessible ramp depends on the structure of the home. The ramp should not be too steep because it causes problems for disabled persons in the time of ascending. It should have one inch of incline for step of ramp and the width of the ramp should also be considered. The standard width is three feet.