Turning a home or office into a wheelchair accessible space is an important renovation. In some cases, the Americans with Disabilities Act requires that a building must be accessible to disabled persons. And it means more accessibility for family and friends, or clients and customers in the case of a business.
Wheelchair Ramps
Wheelchair ramps provide greater access for individuals who use mobility scooters. Before making the large investment in a ramp, review these important points when choosing a ramp: safety of ramp, whether ramp fits the installation space, and specific requirements of ramp, such as portability and maneuverability.
* If building a permanent wheelchair ramp review wheelchair ramp plans.
* For accessibility to buildings that do not have a permanent ramp, you can carry your own telescoping wheelchair ramp.
* Wheelchair swing platforms allow handicapped children to enjoy the pleasure of swinging.
* Auto ramps allow greater accessibility to transportation.
* Wheelchair ramp scales make it possible to weigh patients in wheelchairs.
* Thresholds can present a challenge that ramps can help a person negotiate.
* For pool access, install pool wheelchairs.
* A wheelchair shower ramp allows for easier access to bath and shower.
Wheelchair Lifts
Another option is to install a wheelchair lift to increase transportation and building accessibility.
* A wheelchair vertical lift can be especially helpful for buildings in which ramp installation is not feasible.
* Carry a portable wheelchair lift when visiting buildings that do not have ramps or permanent lifts.
* External vertical lifts can withstand harsh weather elements.
* Use a wheelchair car lift for transport of wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
