A child’s home should be a sanctuary from the outside world. When your child has healthcare needs related to a physical disability, you might have to modify your house to make it a comfortable environment. A child in a wheelchair needs enough space to safely maneuver through hallways and into rooms, and if your home […]

Valentine’s Day may be one of the most controversial holidays in existence. While most people can agree that love is a good thing, the capitalistic nature of this particular festive occasion often shoves an unattainable picture of romantic relationship perfection in the faces of the masses for the entire month of February. It can be …

In our latest guest blog, we brought back one of our favorites, Tasha Schuh – Speaker, Author, and Resilience Expert.  The video can be seen below, and a transcript is also provided for your convenience.

This is sure to be another challenging holiday shopping season, between mail delays, supply chain issues, and regional COVID-19 hotspots. Here are some tips from National Ramp for checking everyone off your list, while staying safe (and accessible!)

In our newest guest blog, National Ramp brings you an exclusive video from Speaker, Author, and Resilience Expert Tasha Schuh. The video can be seen below, and a transcript is also provided for your convenience. Video Transcript Hi everyone! My name is Tasha Schuh, and I am a speaker, author, and resilience expert. I have […]

I’ve long believed that the word “disabled” is not an adjective but a past tense verb. I am “disabled” often because of the surrounding environment rather than because of any defect of my brain. In the disability community, there is a tendency to separate terms such as “difference,” “disability,” and “impairment.” These are fluid terms […]

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) […]

As a disabled, young woman, I find that I spend a fair amount of time cringing. I cringe at people on the internet who think their ableist comments are worthy of their own laugh track. I cringe at people on the street who ask me wildly inappropriate questions at the absolute worst of times. I […]

Learning how to cook after becoming a wheelchair user is a crucial part of rehabilitation. It is important that you provide yourself with nutritious and cost-effective meals from home, rather than solely relying on delivery and fast food. Here are some tips to make your time in the kitchen easier. Update Your Appliances For safety, […]

Winter can be wildly unpredictable as even the US’s Southern regions can be hit with a snowstorm. While you winterize your property, be sure to give your ramp some attention to make sure it’s in the best shape possible before the weather conditions worsen. Fall cleanup is the perfect time to check your ramp to […]