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Quality Portable Ramps for Various Purposes

Author: Livingfree Home
by Livingfree Home
Posted: Nov 23, 2015

Portable ramps allow wheelchair users and people with disabilities who use scooters access over steps, raised thresholds, vehicles and raised landings or other barriers with ease. These portable accessibility systems are lightweight, compact, and easy-to-use, and nd are ideal for temporary uses such as orientation meetings, short homestays, and field trips. They provide access in and out of vehicles or to access buildings that do not have permanent ramps.

One of the main benefits of these systems is that they can be carried along and installed anywhere. They are durable, lightweight and easy to assemble, and can be configured to suit your specific needs.

Shopping for a Portable Ramp

If you are considering buying a wheelchair ramp, think about the use it should serve. For instance, if it is for your home, consider the places that the ramp can help you access such as the areas that have steps, raised thresholds or other barriers. Leading manufacturers such as EZ-Access and Prairie View Industries offer innovative portable ramps in a wide range of styles and configurations for you to choose from:

  • Suitcase ramps – Featuring a single-fold design, these systems offer a simple and convenient access for wheelchairs and scooters to steps, vehicles, and raised landings with ease. Featuring a unique design, these systems can be quickly split in to two pieces, making it even easier and lighter to use, carry and store. They can be used for a wide variety of applications including stairs, cars, trucks, and other low to moderate rises. Leading manufacturer EZ-Access various models such as Top Lip Extension (TLE), Suitcase Signature Series, and Suitcase Advantage Series.
  • Multifold ramps – These ramps can easily accommodate mobility scooters and wheelchairs with different wheel configurations. They can also accommodate rear door access utility vehicles, SUVs and vans. A unique folding design allows these devices to be easily folded like suitcase. Other features include safety DVD, steel security pins and safety guide (which indicate whether ramp is on a safe slop). The models from reliable companies include - Top Lip Extension (TLE), WCR Series (600-800 lb capacity) and Trifold Advantage Series (800lb capacity).
  • Aluminum and rubber threshold ramps - Ideal for commercial and residential applications, these lightweight ramps are durable, portable and easy to install. They allow people in wheelchairs or scooters to access doorways, sliding glass doors, showers or even raised landings. Some of the top models include - Rubber Threshold – Stone Cap(TM) Transition, Rubber Threshold and Aluminum Threshold THR Series.
  • Solid wheelchair ramp – Suitable for scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, canes and crutches, this ramp comes with a load capacity of 850 pounds and can easily accommodate wider chairs. Top models include - Ez-Access Pathway® Classic Series and Ez-Access Pathway® W/HR Classic Series.
  • Wheelchair ramps for vehicles – These are specifically designed to load wheelchairs or scooters into and out of transport vehicles such as vans, trucks and SUVs. Popular models include Multifold Reach, and Rear Door Van Ramps.

Reliable Ramp Installation Service

Established dealers of home care equipment offer a wide range of wheelchair and mobility scooter access ramps and also provide professional services to install them. Such companies would have a team of insured and trained installers set up your ramp quickly and efficiently and review its working to ensure your satisfaction.

About the Author

Living Free Home is a full-service home care equipment company dedicated to serving those who have accessibility needs.

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