Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Make Lives A Lot Easier For Visitors And Install Disabled Ramps

By Anita Ortega


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.

In public places it is a legal requirement to make access possible for disabled people. These disabled ramps can take many forms, but they must not be too steep so that they are difficult, or even dangerous, to use. In some cases they can be as simple as being a wooden strip attached to a door threshold allowing for a smoother ride.

If somebody uses crutches, they find using these ramps much easier as well. This also goes for visually impaired people, who find it difficult going down steps if they are not clearly marked where they begin and end. This can be as simple as painting a very bright strip on the edge of each step.

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.

There are also portable ramps available for purchase. These are extremely useful to allow access to vehicles, and can also be stored on the vehicle to be used once the destination has been reached. Many train services carry them so that their passengers have no problem getting on and off the train.

There are a wide variety of ramps that can be used in a household environment so as to allow disabled relatives to get about the home and garden easily. Because these will be used on a regular basis you should ensure that they are extremely durable, and can support the combined weight of the user and vehicle. Ensure that those used in the garden, and to get in and out of the home, are weatherproof.

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.

When you are selecting a ramp, consider the location where it is to be placed, how often it will be traversed, and whether it should be weatherproof. The consideration of the budget available is also important, however should not limit your choice. Once you have found the solution to meet your needs, you can be assured that you will be making the lives of your disabled visitors much easier.




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