Handicap Wheelchair Ramp

I was trying to decide on which one is better and found this website. www.PortaWalk.com

A concrete ramp would be best for a fixed application, because there are few joints and fasteners to loosen and maintain (handrails only). The downside is that will probably cost the most to build.

If you want to save money on a fixed application, pick a wooden or PortaWalk solution, but either of these are a compromise, because they would likely require some periodic maintenance, and will not perform that well in areas with extreme weather variations.

Aluminum is only best if you need portability to move it from palce to place rather often.

2009-01-11 08:49:00 by Lance B

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I need to build one that is movable, not fixed. We have a 3.25" threshhold from the outside and another one in the house, so I need to build 2. My husband says he needs at least 4 or 5 feet to maneuver his manual wheelchair up the ramp.

i will tell you how to build you a wood ramp that will last for your husband . get a hold if your lions club out by you and as them to help you they will if they are like the one i ,m in we build ramp all the time for people that need them and home depot will help also. there to meaning club out there will help you out . just as k around. there alot of good people out there will help you out. and wouldn,t cost you a thing

2008-04-12 18:25:02 by Alice M

Price: $89.99 $73.99

High traction surface
Great for transitioning curbs, low stairs, porches, into van side doors
Portable wheelchair ramp with a maximum 600 lb. capacity

It is at least 60 feet long,,and gives wheelchair bound or Crutchables full access to services on the second floor,,
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What is a physical handicap compared to spiritual blindness?

2009-08-03 12:34:08 by Darryl IV

Price: $181.10 $79.99

Each ramp weighs 6 lbs
Non-skid tracks
Weight capacity 330 lbs per ramp

I have a 3 yr old son who is in a wheel chair due to a genetic disorder that is new to the medical field. He is the only person known to ever have this disorder, and it manifest several problems. We can not afford the 50,000 for a new handicap van with a wheelchair ramp, but we've heard by word-of-mouth that there are organizations out there that give them away. We do have a minivan currently but i't not able to be converted due to it's age and milage. Where do we turn?

Start by checking out what is available through your State's Health and Human Services. They may have a list of suppliers. Medicare and Medicaid will also provide some assistance.

2007-09-25 12:06:30 by Maquissar

My son is physically handicapped and confined to wheel chair. I want to purchase a vehicle, which has a provision to put the child along with the wheelchair, using a ramp. Rear entry is preferred to avoid traffic problems.Kindly advise.

I think you are missing something.

Most wheelchair vans are not rear entry, most are side entry. The major decision is between Full Sized Van (typically rear entry and typically with a lift) and Mini Van (typically side entry and typically ramp)

Have a look at the article below and you will see this issue discussed in the section "Minivan versus Full Sized Van".

If you anyway decide on Full Sized Van, the most commonly sold van is Ford E-250 as you will see discussed in the article.

Good luck!

2007-10-14 04:22:32 by swaroop g