Wheelchair Ramp

 A portable wheelchair ramp is a convenient way for someone in a wheelchair to access any area. They can help you get over steps or thresholds, or enter a number of different models of vans, minivans, and SUVs, without having to modify them for wheelchair access. A variety of different portable ramps are available. When choosing a Wheelchair Ramp, you have to take into account what kind of wheelchair you are using and what angle of incline you can use, the ramp length you will need to achieve this angle in the areas you're likely to use the ramp, and what size and weight of ramp you can transport.

Rollup Ramps: These ramps come in lengths of three or five feet, and can be unrolled and locked with a side railing for a short ramp. These ramps are extremely portable, with very low weight and compact size. They are excellent for crossing thresholds and for taking one or two steps; however, their use is restricted to short inclines.

Single-Fold Ramps: Single-fold wheelchair ramps or suitcase ramps are reasonably light and sturdy. For medium-height slopes, they can be transported fairly easily and have a high weight capacity. The disadvantage is that the ramp retains its full length when folded, making larger single-fold ramps cumbersome.

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Multi-Fold Ramps: Multi-fold wheelchair ramps are made up of four sections that fold into a heavy-duty portable ramp with lengths available of up to 12 feet. These are the heaviest portable ramps, but they are still capable of allowing even heavy wheelchair users to pass over steps and enter large vehicles.

Track Ramps: Adjustable-length track ramps, or telescoping ramps, are extremely versatile. Ramps allow easy access to steps and thresholds and can be extended to cover steep inclines. Models are available which extend up to ten feet. These ramps come in pairs, each ramp acting as a track under each side of a wheelchair. As a result, this ramp cannot be used for power scooters with three wheels or power wheelchairs with six wheels; the wheels will not all fit on the same track. The track ramp is extremely lightweight but also has a lower weight capacity than a folding ramp.

Temporary Ramps: Ramps are available which can be easily installed as temporary or semi-permanent access to a home or business. Ramps come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The simplest are lightweight aluminum ramps which can be moved from one threshold or step to another quickly and conveniently. Mid-length door-width ramps are available with minimal assembly to allow entry to a place where a Wide wheelchair Ramps user will be visiting or staying temporarily or semi-permanently, or in any situation where a permanent ramp is inconvenient. Temporary ramp structures are even available in multi-section ramps and platforms which enable easy access with a low slope.

These temporary wheelchair ramps can be used for a variety of different situations. You can measure or approximate the height of the obstacles you're planning to pass using temporary ramps and ask what length of ramp you need when you order; some websites also offer ramp calculators to help you figure out what kind of ramp you need.