The Basics of a Handicap Ramp

One of the most widely used accessories for the disabled is the handicap ramp. These handicap ramps allow individuals in wheelchairs to enter and exit a building where they normally would not be able to do so. These ramps are also highly useful for those with baby strollers, shopping carts or freight on a wheeled carrier. So they are not just for the disabled, although that is the primary purpose of these ramps. For a building with stairs, a ramp is necessary for access by certain individuals. Even buildings without stairs need a handicap accessible entrance.

The ramp used by the disabled are planes placed on an incline. There are portable ramps as well as permanent ones. There are even semi-permanent wheelchair ramps. These ramps are placed on the ground or on a cement pad. Permanent ramps are usually held in place with cement or heavy duty bolts. The portable ramps fold into place for easy storage and are often crafted from lightweight yet durable aluminum. When it comes to the other types of ramps, wood and steel are the preferred building materials. There are benefits and drawbacks to each material.

Wood is cheaper than steel, but may not last as long due to wear and tear from the weather. Steel lasts longer, is usually more durable but also costs more. The design of a wheelchair ramp is extremely important, there are regulations that must be followed. For example most areas have minimum width requirements as well as slope requirements, which are for the safety of the disabled people using the ramp. In newly constructed public places a wheelchair ramp is mandatory through the Americans with Disabilities Act.

It is also entirely possible to outfit one's home with a handicap ramp. If you require one of these ramps at your home and do not currently have one, you will need to hire someone licensed and experienced in building handicap ramps and have it inspected for safety. There is no doubt that the wheelchair ramp is a necessity in today's world. It allows disabled individuals to access buildings that may have once been unaccessible. The Americans with Disabilities Act has done a lot for disabled people, not only have they made ramps mandatory but they also work to advocate for and assist those with disabilities.

 

News for the Physically Challenged:

 

Ordinance aids disabled drivers at gas pump - Tbo.com

Ordinance aids disabled drivers at gas pump
Tbo.com
But for Poindexter and other disabled drivers, a trip to the gas station is inconvenient at best and dangerous at worst. Some relief arrived Jan. 1 for the more than 63000 drivers in Hillsborough County who, like Poindexter, have permanent handicap .

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Barrie Chi: Why are handicapped spots paid?
On a recent volunteer shift at For Pets Sake thrift store in Breckenridge, I parked in the handicapped space in the Wellington lot. I had my handicapped placard in place, and when I returned to my car I found a citation. I had no idea Copyright 2012 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit Daily News Barrie Chi ...


PLUMSTED: Town mulls project ideas for federal grant funds
PLUMSTED EUR A handicapped entrance to the townships Welcome Center and a wheelchair-accessible path to the softball fields were among the suggested improvements pitched to the Township Committee for its federal block grant application...


Community aids officer whose house was destroyed by fire - Monessen Valley Independent

Community aids officer whose house was destroyed by fire
Monessen Valley Independent
According to the organization's website, Jamie's Dream Team helps people who are handicapped, disabled, terminally ill, severely injured or suffering from a serious medical condition, disease or trauma. Cash donations have exceeded $1200.

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Rehabmart.com Joins Forces With Access-Able Designs to Offer ADA-Compliant . - PR Web (press release)

Rehabmart.com Joins Forces With Access-Able Designs to Offer ADA-Compliant .
PR Web (press release)
. e-commerce company that sells rehabilitation and medical supplies, has affiliated with Access-Able Designs, Inc., a company that specializes in ADA-compliant wheelchair transfer systems, to offer these aids to more physically disabled consumers.

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D.C. to cut free handicapped parking
Alan Blinder Examiner Staff Writer Examiner Coverage More D.C. local news coverage D.C. officials said Monday that they will soon eliminate free handicapped parking in some areas of the city and convert up to 400 metered spaces to parking reserved for people with disabilities. The District Department of Transportation said the "all must pay" policy will begin later this month after it installs ...


Company settles disability discrimination lawsuit over methadone .
A national insurance company has agreed to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit that was filed on behalf of a reco...


Killing of handicapped teen in Duquesne mystifies family
The family of slain handicapped teenager Daniel Peek is mourning a senseless shooting in Duquesne that wounded three relatives...


RIF distributed aids under its self-employment scheme in Delhi - TwoCircles.net

RIF distributed aids under its self-employment scheme in Delhi
TwoCircles.net
The function witnessed some touching scenes, when handicapped Muhammed Danish of Batla house came to collect micro finance aid from E Aboobacker, Chairman Rehab India Foundation. Muhammed Danish, a young enthusiastic gentleman having now worries .

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GUV INSPECTS DISTRICT DISABILITY REHAB CENTRE IN CITY - Star of Mysore

GUV INSPECTS DISTRICT DISABILITY REHAB CENTRE IN CITY
Star of Mysore
DDRC has covered the orthopedically handicapped, mentally retarded, hearing impaired, visually impaired, multiple disabled and leprosy cured persons by conducting various out reach program-mes and institutional based programmes for awareness creation, .

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ATM devised for sightless customers - Times of India

ATM devised for sightless customers
Times of India
. aids and teaching aids," said Sam Taraporevala, head of sociology at the Xavier's Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged ( XRCVC). The institute partnered the National Association of Visually Handicapped ( NIVH), Dehradun, in this exhibition.

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Handicapped hunters coming to Heron Glen Golf Course in Hunterdon
RARITAN TWP. EUR EURIts better than opening day of deer season!EUR is Jerry McCuskers handiest superlative to describe his feelings about the annual deer hunt for disabled hunters at Hunterdon Countys Heron Glen Golf Course. He is the president of...


English rugby handicapped - Booth
London Irish coach Toby Booth says English clubs are not competing on a level playing field when it comes to the Heineken Cup...


Penns Grove-Carneys Point residents get firsthand view of needs at aging Penns . - NJ.com

NJ.com
Penns Grove-Carneys Point residents get firsthand view of needs at aging Penns .
NJ.com
The handicapped lift which covers three floors needs to be repaired and will cost approximately $65000 to fix. The Depression-era building on Maple Avenue was built as Penns Grove High School in 1935 as a PWA (Public Works Administration) project.

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