In the United States, 13.7% of adults have a mobility disability. To live at home, they’d have to make modifications to improve their home’s accessibility. Many people start by making their home wheelchair accessible with a ramp. However, when you want or need to sell your home in the future, you may wonder how a wheelchair ramp affects […]
When looking into a wheelchair ramp, you may have had a well-meaning relative or friend offer to build you one or connect you with someone who can build one “for cheap.” In our industry, we refer to these as “Chuck in a Truck” (people who pretend to be contractors but are actually unlicensed and untrained) […]
Choosing a ramp is a big decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. You may be interested in the benefits between a permanent ramp (either wood or concrete) and the modular ramps offered by National Ramp. Here are some reasons why a modular ramp may be a better fit for you. Layout flexibility We sometimes compare […]
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 […]
We understand that the promises we make are bold – Freedom Now! Many times our handicap ramps can be installed on the same day! But this isn’t a telemarketing scam or a get-rich-quick scheme. These are real promises that we make to our customers, and here’s why we can back them up. 1. Our Ramps […]
You’ve decided you are ready for a ramp for your mobility needs but are unsure which product is right for you? We’re here to make the decision easy! I am looking to get over small steps and door thresholds in my house, below 6.” National Ramp offers three threshold ramps for you to choose from. […]
While your school needs to be accessible to students with disabilities, the ADA goes much further than accessible bathroom stalls and wheelchair ramps. The following examples are all taken from recent Justice Department settlements with school districts, universities, recreation programs, and summer camps and show there’s more to the ADA than a 1:12 ramp pitch. […]
Valley Cottage, NY— 3/9/2020 — National Ramp published a list of easily-made mistakes during the ramp purchasing process to educate consumers. “For some, the need for a ramp is urgent and time-sensitive, due to a fall or surgery. We want consumers to have all the information at their hands when they are making these important decisions,” said Garth Walker, Managing Director at National Ramp. Cheap […]
The need for a wheelchair ramp can often be urgent and time-sensitive. When faced with the pressure of trying to get a ramp for yourself or a loved one, you may be tempted by these shortcuts, which could cause severe issues in the future. 1. Cheap Today Could be Expensive Tomorrow – A cost of a safe […]
Rehabmart.com, a provider of medical supplies, rehabilitation products, and healthcare technologies, recently posted a buying guide for wheelchair ramp purchasers. They urge consumers to first think about the handicap ramp’s user, their location and their mobility device before selecting a handicap ramp, detailing how these variables can influence which type of handicap ramp is needed. For example, […]