Portable Wheelchair Ramps
People with disabilities find it hard to cope with the fact that they have to forego their freedom to move around. While wheelchairs solve this problem to a great extent, the lack of access in public places aggravates the disability. Stairs and elevated surfaces make it very difficult to wheelchairs users to move effectively. Building a ramp is usually the best solution. However, it is practically impossible to build a ramp at every possible place the patient will visit. This is where technology has responded very firmly and effectively through portable wheelchair ramps.
Portable wheelchair ramps are designed to live up to their name. They are easy to transport anywhere because of their lightweight material. They can be easily installed, dismantled, folded in single or multi layers, or even rolled up. You can access many places which are restrictive due to curbs, stair steps, and doorsteps. They can help you lift your wheelchair to stairs, elevations, cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs and can be stored back after use.
Also, portable wheelchair ramps provide support for a varied range of distances and heights. You have to keep these two factors in mind while buying a portable ramp for yourself or your loved ones. Additionally, you need to consider how you will store the ramp after using it.
In addition, portable wheelchair ramps are versatile enough to address every possible accessibility requirement. Hence, it is better to consult a local vendor or a web portal to recommend you a portable wheelchair ramp for your specific requirements. Let’s now discuss some common forms of portable wheelchair ramps.
The most common portable wheelchair ramps are the suitcase portable wheelchair ramps. They can be installed quickly and can be folded and carried just like you can carry any suitcase. They are highly portable, so they live up to their name. They are light weight, and greatly enhance the accessibility of the handicapped individual. You can have a single fold at the center of the ramp, or you can have double or triple fold ramps as well. The ramp, when unfolded, will support accessibility of varied lengths and widths. When folded, it will take the form of a compact and tidy package which you can take along anywhere you go, and which you can store at home or during travels.
With similar benefits and features, the rollup portable wheelchair ramps provide easy setup, handling process, transition, and after-use storage. Unlike their foldable counterparts, they are rolled up thanks to the hinged configuration they feature. They are very compact and lightweight, making them highly portable. Use this option if you need accessibility support for limited steps or low inclination.
Finally, you can also have a telescopic ramp. They support shorter steps, lower weight capacity, and higher inclinations. They are also very light.
