| Portable wheel chair ramps provide accessibility for | | | | reach ramp is another style that is designed with lip on |
| wheel chairs to classrooms, buildings, fairs, churches, | | | | one end in order to securely attach to the back of a |
| offices, hospitals, restaurants, public buildings, a family or | | | | large van or SUV. |
| friends' residence, and many other locations. Portable | | | | 5.) Van ramps mount to the floor on the side or rear |
| ramps are also the ideal choice for loading and | | | | door of a van, enabling you to load and unload power |
| unloading a wheel chair or power chair from a vehicle, | | | | chairs, wheel chairs or scooters with ease. They |
| allowing you and your family more freedom to come | | | | feature a high traction surface and can be folded up |
| and go as you please. There are several types | | | | and stored or transported. |
| available on the market today. | | | | 6.) Rollup ramps do just that - they roll up into a |
| 1.) Threshold ramps are used in doorways, over sliding | | | | carrying bag for easy transport to any location. This |
| door track systems or to enable a wheel chair or | | | | small, durable, and lightweight portable ramp will bridge |
| power chair to negotiate raised landings. These ramps | | | | the gap over steps, raised landings, curbs, and for |
| are most often constructed from aluminum or recycle | | | | loading a chair into a van. Designed with special hinges, |
| rubber products and have a high traction surface. | | | | this ramp can be rolled and unrolled easily and quickly |
| They can be used outdoors or indoors. | | | | to accommodate any situation. |
| 2.) Track wheel chair ramps are designed for use with | | | | Portable wheel chair ramps feature non-skin surfaces |
| manual wheel chairs or power chairs. These ramps | | | | to ensure your wheel chair or power chair won't slip or |
| are two separate pieces that are meant to line up with | | | | slide while on the ramp. Sandpaper tape, extruded |
| the wheels of the wheel chair and are used to | | | | aluminum, or raised button style surfaces are three of |
| maneuver the chair up or down steps, into a vehicle, or | | | | the surface materials available on portable ramps. |
| to negotiate a curb. | | | | Ramps manufactured from durable steel or aluminum |
| 3.) Single-fold portable ramps are easily transported | | | | offer more stability and will last longer than their original |
| from one location to another. This style of portable | | | | wood counterparts. Portable ramps often come with |
| ramp allows for easy transport of a wheel chair or | | | | built-in handles so transporting them from one location |
| power chair in a vehicle. The ramp unfolds to a length | | | | to another is simple. |
| of between 2 to 6 feet so you have greater flexibility | | | | The ramp width, length, and incline are all important |
| and safety. A single-fold ramp folds lengthwise and | | | | considerations when it comes to purchasing a portable |
| can be easily transported to your next location. | | | | wheel chair ramp. Be sure to discuss your options with |
| 4.) Multi-fold portable ramps are very similar to | | | | your physical therapist or professional wheel chair |
| single-fold, but offer lengths up to 10 feet for even | | | | associate to make sure you get the one that best fit |
| more flexibility and accessibility. A portable extended | | | | your needs. |