Mobile wheelchair ramps are convenient and lightweight. They can solve mobility issues in minutes. Their design means that they can be folded or rolled away and taken from one place to the next quickly. Below is a look at the different mobile wheelchair ramps there are for homes and business premises. Access ramps are a mandatory requirement for public access premises. So, read on to ensure you invest in the correct type.
Mobile Wheelchair Ramps : Access Ramps for Homes
Disability ramps and steps come in all sorts of shapes and sizes for domestic use. It is not always practical or necessary to have a fixed ramp outside your home. If you share the entrance to a building with other people, then there will also be rules and regulations on what types of ramp you can use. Great solutions for homes where you will not be living permanently for many years to come are folding ramps. These fold like a suitcase, and with a carry handles they can be picked up and put in the boot of an estate car, adapted vehicle, or van.
Threshold ramps for homes are the best solution for single steps or doors with a threshold. These can be made of aluminium, or commonly from rubber. For longer space, you can invest in a ramp that includes handrails. These are a great investment for people with limited mobility who do not always use a chair. The railings provide a safe and secure way for people who use a cane or stick to access your home without having to contend with stairs.
Mobile Wheelchair Ramps : Access Ramps for Businesses
If you own a public access premise, you will need to provide facilities for wheelchair users. The ramp you choose must be ADA compliant. Compliance means there is a limited gradient and length of ramp that you can install. There are also minimum widths that need to be complied with. The type of ramp you choose will depend on the access to your individual building.
Once again there is a wide choice of materials, rubber threshold ramps being very popular. Gateway ramps are a popular choice where there are only a few steps to content with. When you have a flight of stairs, modular ramps can be a good choice. These are made of modules that can be used to extend over different angles and different amounts of stairs. Be careful however to ensure the gradient is not too high. This is something Go Access Ltd can clarify with you.
Heavy duty ramps are a good choice for continual use. If your premise welcomes many visitors each and every day, a heavy duty ramp will last longer. These can be made to become a permanent fixture outside your premise, meaning that you don’t need to take them up at the end of each day.
Go Access provide a wide variety of solutions for wheelchair ramps as well as steps and other mobility aids. Contact us today and we can discuss your needs and requirements.