What you need to know about ramps for wheelchairs

As if you don’t have enough to worry about in the face of becoming wheelchair bound, you also need to worry about making your home wheelchair accessible!

It isn’t easy to make a home wheelchair friendly, but in most cases, you have no choice but to figure out the logistics and get on with the business of installing ramps for wheelchairs. No matter how difficult it may be.

Depending on your disability and the amount of help you have, you might need to tailor your ramps to suit your own specific needs. 

Installing ramps for wheelchairs: the basics

DIY wheelchair ramps are the easy to do, as long as you know a few basic principles of installing wheelchair ramps.

- A gentle slope: The more gradual the incline, the easier the ramp is to use. Anything that is higher than a 1 to 12 slope should be fine for most wheelchair users, with the emphasis being to create a gradual incline.

- Ramp material: Strong durable wood is the best choice for a wheelchair ramp.

- Ramp surface: A surface that provides some traction is best, as you need to take outdoor weather conditions such as rain and snow into account too!

There are many instructional videos available for free online, which can give you a better idea of how to go about putting in a wheelchair ramp that is easy to use.

The right wheelchair ramp can provide the disabled with a sense of independence, as they don’t require any help getting in and out of the house. 

Making your home or business wheelchair accessible can be tricky, using the tips from this article you can be sure that your home truly is wheelchair friendly. Help the wheelchair bound member of your family to experience truly independent living with a comfortable wheelchair ramp.