Summer is here, and many of us are planning to spend time outdoors enjoying activities with our friends and families. While summer is a time for fun, it certainly has its own set of risks that wheelchair users will want to be aware of regarding their chairs, wheelchair ramp, and overall safety. Here, National Ramp […]

Having a physical disability doesn’t need to prevent you from enjoying all the activities of summer. Almost any program you can think of has adaptations in moves or equipment to meet an individual’s abilities and allow them to enjoy the activity to the maximum! Why adaptive sports? The origins of adaptive sports are in the […]

After a year-long staycation, you may be ready for new sights. While some international travel is still restricted (and more expensive), a trip to a wheelchair-friendly US destination can provide a new experience and help support local economies. While most of the best-known tourist spots are accommodating to people with disabilities, those places tend to […]

If a Spinal Cord Injury has impacted your life, you may be looking for assistance (such as a handicap ramp), support, and advice. Here’s a list of resources to check out as you adjust to your life post-accident. National Ramp Likely, your home entrance was not wheelchair-accessible before your accident. If you need to navigate […]

House-hunting for an accessible home for someone with a disability can have challenges. Fully accessible homes are difficult to find, especially if you are looking to rent your home. However, it is increasingly easier to find homes built to be inclusive of the needs of people with disabilities. Remember that no one can discriminate against […]

It’s been 30 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. While a lot of progress has been made in making more spaces accessible, there is still a long way to go before people with disabilities are fully integrated into all aspects of American society. A major criticism of the ADA is […]

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which went virtual in 2021, has always showcased the most forward-thinking and innovative tech. And in recent years, developers have seen the value in creating technology to meet the needs and concerns of the large senior citizen and disabled populations in our country. Here are a few products that caught […]

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to focus on reducing the unemployment gap among the disabled population while simultaneously celebrating the contributions made to our economy by disabled workers. While there are societal boundaries that still exist with some hiring managers, there are also many resources available to assist people with disabilities […]

Social media can be a minefield to navigate sometimes, and with everyone having a little more time on their hands to scroll through feeds, it’s important to include relatable, positive, and informative accounts to your follows. National Ramp is continuing to offer account recommendations that may be of interest to members of the disabled community. […]

July 26, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of the historic signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark civil rights legislation explicitly opened access and opportunity to the estimated 20% of Americans who have some form of disability. The official theme of this year’s celebration is “Thanks to the ADA.” There are so many […]