Take Care of Your Own Health Needs You cannot help others unless your own needs are met. Make sure that you are sleeping and eating well, staying hydrated, and taking time to exercise. Also, make sure to stay on top of your own doctor’s appointments, including annual exams, mammograms, colonoscopies, and other screenings your doctor […]

When a patient has reached the clinical milestones to discuss discharge to their home, are home access and fall risk being appropriately assessed? National Ramp believes that this component, crucial to the success of at-home recovery, may be overlooked in hospitals and rehab facilities. “My dad suffered a fall, resulting in a broken foot. When […]

National Ramp Donates Wheelchair Ramp to Veteran Through Operation FINALLY HOME Through the collaboration with the non-profit organization Operation FINALLY HOME, National Ramp donated a Liberty Series™ ramp to Ray Marin, a Vietnam veteran living in Austin, Texas. Of the benefit to he and his wife, Mr. Marin said, “Lucy and I can now go […]

Through the perseverance of disability activists, casting directors are starting to ensure that actors with disabilities play characters with disabilities, rather than casting a non-disabled actor in those limited roles. This representation allows for the character to be portrayed more accurately and encourages the hiring of disabled actors. Frequently, the producers may collaborate with the […]

While COVID-19 has not been fully eliminated, the initial spike that caused stress to the healthcare system at certain key spots has started to significantly decrease, allowing some states to reopen their elective surgeries and broaden the types of procedures they will do. If you had a surgery rescheduled or delayed due to COVID-19, make […]

If you are newly disabled following an injury or adjusting to age-related changes in your mobility, you may find that your existing clothing provides challenges while getting dressed. Luckily, there are a lot of options on the market to meet the needs of all styles and abilities. Self-Dress Adaptive Clothing For those who are dealing with […]

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. […]

With everyone sheltering in place to help flatten the curve of the coronavirus, your elderly loved ones may have trouble adapting to the new changes, especially if they lack access to transportation or have mobility difficulties. Here are a few ways you can support the senior citizens in your life during this time: Check-in on […]

National Ramp knows that your life in a wheelchair extends beyond your wheelchair ramp. If you’re newly disabled or finding it hard to connect locally with people who can relate to your experience, you may want to turn to social media. Social Media allows us to form online communities with people across the world. Finding […]

An estimated 17,000 Americans are injured with a spinal cord injury (SCI) annually. For people who are now facing months of intense physical therapy, and a long-term plan to use a wheelchair for mobility, you may not be able to get into your home if steps are at your entrances.   That’s where National Ramp comes […]