| For wheelchair users, a common issue is climbing | | | | durable the material is, and how much weight it can |
| platforms and steps while being seated in the | | | | bear without deformation. Commonly used materials |
| wheelchair. At your home, a concrete ramp made at | | | | include aluminum, steel and wood. For apartments and |
| the entrance of your home is sufficient. But when you | | | | hospitals deciding to put up a wheelchair ramp, the |
| want to step inside or outside of your car or when | | | | factors to be considered are the different types of |
| you are in another building, you will have to face some | | | | wheelchairs with varying width between the wheels |
| problems. An alternative option is to carry a portable | | | | and having different weight capacities. The ramp |
| ramp which can be placed at varying heights including | | | | should be able to accommodate both small and big |
| steps, along which your wheelchair can be moved | | | | wheelchairs and have a good load bearing capacity. |
| upwards and downwards easily. | | | | Specifically designed ramps for vehicle entry are also |
| Wheelchair ramps can be permanent, semi-permanent | | | | available. Both permanent and temporary models can |
| or portable. Constructing a ramp using concrete is ideal | | | | be bought. Customized vehicle ramps can be built to |
| for permanent needs. Special care should be taken on | | | | suit to the vehicle you are using. |
| deciding the level of inclination that should be given to | | | | With a number of companies offering a wide range of |
| these concrete ramps. A steep ramp is difficult to | | | | wheelchair ramps, the best option is to check various |
| climb and poses the threat of wheelchair being tipped | | | | ramps to find one which matches with your |
| backwards. The accepted inclination level is 1:12 (i.e., for | | | | wheelchair. The lighter the ramp, the easier it is to |
| every 1 m height, the length of the ramp should be 12 | | | | carry. The trial and error method of checking |
| m). | | | | different types of ramps will eventually get you the |
| For portable ramps, the main concerns include the | | | | right ramp suited to your needs. |
| material used for the construction of the ramp, how | | | | |