Portable Ramps For Wheelchairs and Scooters
If you're at home or on the go, you'll want to explore a portable ramp option for your wheelchair, scooter, or walker. These ramps offer the ability to cross steps, curbs and entryways without the requirement for an installation that is permanent.
Contact a local BraunAbility Dealer or retailer of accessibility equipment to learn more about the accessibility options available and determine the best ramp for your needs.
Threshold Ramps
Even the smallest of steps can be a challenge for wheelchair users or those who utilize other mobility aids for rolling like walkers or rollerators. There is an easy solution that could assist by providing a portable ramp for thresholds. These ramps offer a solid platform that is slightly inclined, making it easier to maneuver through landings, doors, curbs and other obstacles. Available in a variety of designs including rubber models and aluminum models that fold down for simple transport and storage, our range of wheelchair ramps for thresholds can make your home more accessible to your loved ones.
To determine which kind of ramp is the best one for your needs, begin by taking the height of the slope. Find a ramp that is long enough to cover the rise. For example an incline for a threshold of 6 inches would need to extend approximately a foot to offer a sufficient slope for wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
Once you've found an appropriate ramp for your needs, it's important to consider whether or not it meets ADA requirements. According to these guidelines ramps for wheelchairs must be at least 12 inches long for every inch of rise.
You'll also need to choose whether you want a portable ramp or a permanent one, depending on the amount of use you're expecting and your personal preferences. If you're only using the ramp to host occasional visits from family and friends it's likely to be the best. If you plan on using the ramp daily and need it to be durable and stable and long-lasting, a permanent installation is the best choice.
Check out our entire range of wheelchair ramps for thresholds from brands such as Silver Spring, PVI, and EZ ACCESS. We offer a range of styles, sizes, and types to suit every household.
Folding Ramps
Ramps are vital for people with limited mobility who want to keep their independence and participate in a range of activities. If it's getting out in the sunshine for a walk, visiting friends and family members or attending an event that requires additional assistance, a portable wheelchair ramp can be used to get around obstacles like ramps, curbs or thresholds.
Portable ramps provide a gradual slope that assists wheelchair users in navigating barriers or height differences. They are available in a variety of sizes and weight capacities. They can be customized with anti-skid surfaces to reduce slippage and traction strips to improve stability. Many also feature safety curbs that prevent roll-off accidents, and are made with durable, lightweight aluminum to ensure the strongest strength.
Since they are mobile, these ramps can be deployed quickly and easily providing access to a variety of situations. They are perfect for temporary spaces, events, or locations where permanent ramps may not be cost-effective or feasible. When they are not being used they can be easily removed and stored to minimize the impact on daily routines.
You can select a ramp which folds in half, or even half its size. This makes it easier to store or transport. Some ramps can even be divided in the middle with an handle in the middle. This allows ramps to be carried and arranged in sections for greater convenience.
A ramp for wheelchairs is ideal for a full-size power chair or manual chair and motorized scooters and some walkers. To ensure that the ramp is a suitable fit to your particular device, you should determine the width and height of your device as well as the wheelbase in order to determine the correct ramp length. Ramps too short can't provide enough support for a wheelchair user. Those that are too long could cause the wheelchair to become unstable when navigating steps or other gradients.
A portable ramp can be a cost-effective and convenient method of increasing accessibility. It gives people with mobility challenges the freedom to be active in their communities and beyond. There are many ramps for outdoor and indoor use. You can easily locate one that suits your lifestyle and lets you move to be able to live life without a barrier.
Telescoping Ramps
Wheelchair ramps enable wheelchair users to gain access to places that they thought were unaccessible for them, like their homes, outdoor events and even their cars and buildings. These areas can appear to be impassable obstacles without ramps. This could limit the mobility aid's ability to explore and move around. This can mean that people decide not to take their family outings, or to their favorite store or restaurant.
Portable ramps for wheelchairs are light and provide a prompt and flexible solution to accessibility challenges that can come up. They fold easily to fit in the trunk or back seat of a car and can be easily removed when not being used. The ramps can be erected on the curb or the ground. They remove the necessity of dangerous and awkward improvised access paths.
Telescoping ramps are a type of portable ramps. These are designed to work with various rises by extending and contracting the length of their track channels. This allows them to be more flexible than ramps that fold, which usually only have a single track that can be used to accommodate the full wheelchair or scooter.
Telescoping ramps are typically constructed from ramp sections that here are constructed and shipped to the customer for speedy installation. These modular ramps can often be taken down and reassembled at another site, which will save time and money in the long run. They are suitable for residential use, but not for commercial or public accessibility purposes.
Other ramps for portables are designed to look and function like suitcases. They are lightweight and compact, and they can be tucked away in a convenient carrying bag that makes them easy to transport. Some models can be extended from 4 to 7 feet length to let wheelchairs and scooters navigate a range in step heights. They can also be pulled out of the bag when not in use.
Suitcase Ramps
This ramp for suitcases is made with a single-folding design and can be quickly set up. It's perfect for scooters and wheelchairs. It's made of high-quality aluminum so it is durable and light. The hinge is non-pinch to prevent pinching and makes maintenance simple. Ergonomically-designed flexible, non-breakable handles make it comfortable and convenient to carry the ramp. The smooth surface of the Suitcase Singlefold Ramp helps mobility devices to maintain their traction even in rainy weather. Ramp lengths vary from 2 to 8', so there's a model to meet any need.
This lightweight, ultra-portable ramp for wheelchairs features an applied textured surface that helps improve traction and safety. It can hold up to 800 pounds, so it can safely accommodate power wheelchairs, scooters and manual wheelchairs. The single-fold design makes it easy to install and the welded construction ensures stability, strength and durability. The ramp also features an adjustable transition plate that allows for a smooth transition from the ramp to the ground.
Made of lightweight aluminum that is corrosion-resistant and has an extruded slip-resistant surface, the EZ-Access Portable Folding Ramp is simple to transport, carry and store. It is designed for wheelchairs as well as scooters with elevating seats and has a textured surface to improve traction. The ramp has a self-adjusting bottom plate that allows for an easy transition from the ramp to the road.
The EZ-Access Trifold Advantage Series ramp is the best solution for safe access from a curb, two steps or a vehicle doorway. This aluminum ramp is perfect to move wheelchairs into vehicles or over curbs or stairs. It's ultra-portable, and easily splits into two manageable sections with the removal of two hinge pins. The ramp's textured surface increases the safety and traction, while grooves direct water, snow or ice away.
This Drive Medical folding ramp is perfect for wheelchair users that need help getting up and down the stairs. It's light and easy to carry, yet it has the strength to support up to 600 lb. It is available in various lengths that will fit on the majority of stairs. The handrails are padded to provide additional security and comfort. This ramp comes with a carrying bag and is covered by a lifetime warranty.