Power Wheelchair Ramp

My son has a disability and uses the assistance of a power wheelchair. The apartment complex where we reside installed a ramp at the front and back doors of our apartment, but to call them "ramps" would be a joke. My sons wheelchair weighs at least 200 lbs. alone and the materials they used for this ramp are not sufficient. I understand that they have to make "reasonable accommodations", but I mean c'mon, a plywood ramp and a few nails?? They don't even look safe and for now, unfortunately he uses them. I would make the changes myself to make the ramps a little more stable (maybe concrete ramps??) but I am on a very limited income and I don't think that asking them to make these ramps sturdier is asking for too much. I've had this conversation with the apartment's landlord on several occasions, but today when my son went outside it looked like it was about to finally give in. If either of those ramps cracked while he was on them, he could be injured severely. I called them one last time today and they told me that they would repair the ramps if they broke, but the materials that they used were sufficient. Basically to them it's an open shut case. OK, that's great that they'll repair them if they break but what about my son possibly being injured from it?? My question is this, aren't there proper codes they must follow as far as materials used and the correct degree at which the ramp slopes?

Did the apartment complex advertise that they were ADA equipped? Did they install the ramp after you moved in to accomodate your son? Have you contacted the housing authority in your area? Is your son on a program that provides him with a case worker? The ADA has recommendations for ramp and materials to use, these ramps can be very costly.

2009-09-29 14:19:50 by Daney

Mike Duenas, ATP, explains portable folding wheelchair and scooter ramps. Mike is a specialist on accessibility and mobility issues for the disabled.

I am going to have to buy a van for my husband who needs to have a power wheelchair. I'm not sure if I need to buy a van thats already wheelchair accessible(which is more expensive) or if I can just buy a regular min van and buy the ramps for him to get in. I'm just not sure if the height is high enough for him to drive into the van? The wheelchair looks like one of those hover rounds chairs.

If he can walk a little there are liftes that can be put in the back you use the back door.If not you will need to get a conversion van Fr more head room they also make liftes for side doors.

2008-04-20 18:07:38 by sheena4m

Price: $308.00 $180.00

Closure Strap Locks Ramp Panels Together
Folded Size: 32 1/4" x 16" x 9"
5' x 30"

Yesterday I received my new power wheelchair. I have severe arthritis and I can't push myself in a manual chair anymore. I am excited about having a new sense of independence and I will be working on getting a van and putting a ramp in it next spring.

I work for a non-profit and I have a LOT of support from co-workers and friends.

My family haven't really accepted me and sometimes seem in denial about my limitations. They still treat me like a child, even my sister who is 10 years YOUNGER than me!

I have disabilities, 28 years old, married and I have a full time job, my own apartment and car. I've been out on my own for almost 9 years and they still do not treat me like an adult.

I have emailed a lot of people I know about my power-chair and received a LOT of responses back with congratulations and letting me know if I need any help to let them know, etc.

Not ONE of my family members responded. My in-laws are excited and I'm closer to them because they treat me like an adult and accepted me 100%.

My family would invite me to do activities that I physically cannot do and would get upset when I declined their invitations and they stopped inviting me to do anything with them.

I accepted a while ago that my family won't treat me like an adult and I need to live my life and have limited contact with them. Why am I hurt anyways?

(at least my in-laws and husband are supportive!!!)

Mini Hulk, I am 53 and my mother still treats me like I am an 8 year old because of my disability. My cousins all laugh when we visit the States and say "oh poor .... can't do that he is crippled" laughing at my mother. I used to laugh with them but over time it has and does become a sore spot but I have come to accept that is her and nothing is going to change her. My wife (like your husband) remains supportive and will also get to the point where she has to sometimes let my mom know that I am no longer a child and am capable of doing many things. Congrats on your new chair and hope that eventually your folks and family come to accept you for being who you are and that your relationship with them can be more normal. Best of luck.

2008-11-25 13:53:18 by Mini Hulk

Total length of ramp when expended is 42 inch; Weight of ramp (gate) 16 lbs .easy to lift; Weight Capacity of Ramp: Up to 500 lbs
Heavy duty steel construction; Durable black powder coated finish; Platform dimension : 30 X 50 inch
Folding ramp is easily locked upright; Heavy duty internal spring loaded pull locks

I have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and in need of a ramp to get in and out of the house. I have a power wheel chair, but am stuck in the house because I do not have a ramp and it is so heavy it cannot be carried up and down the steps by anyone. I cannot afford to have one built because i have thousands of dollars of medical bills already. Is there anyone out there that can help? I live in Delaware co. Thanks!

Have a look at this article about wheelchair ramps. There are lots of organization that will help you. For example, try Rebuilding Together. You will find information on that page:

2008-02-29 22:00:10 by FOL4260

It is at least 60 feet long,,and gives wheelchair bound or Crutchables full access to services on the second floor,,
Question is, Has anyone attending healing services ever walked out the front door,,??
Why Have the ramp if your feeling confident in Gods healing powers..
Dear prophet,,,
Your God is the creator of all the evil as well as all the good in this world,,,Wake up and READ the Bible,,,

What is a physical handicap compared to spiritual blindness?

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