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How can I build a simple, portable yet safe wheelchair ramp?

We have 4 stairs and I'd love to find a way for my sister who needs a wheelchair to come visit us. I don't need a permanant structure, she would come only 2 -3 times per year if we could get her up some kind of ramp.


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Can a lightweight (canvas type) "portable"/foldable wheelchair be used full time? Pros and cons?

Instead of buying 2 (one heavy one and one light one for outings), what are your thoughts about buying just one light one? The wheelchair would be for a sr citizen having difficulties walking. Thanks.


Full-time means different things to different people. Can they manage holding onto furniture at home? Is most of the use going to be inside stores/malls/church, or on even pavement (like parking lots.) Than the lightweight one would be OK.

But if full-time you mean all day long at home and on grass or dirt or rough sidewalks - than no. Lightweight chairs do not provide good support for a person to sit in it more than a few hours at a time and they are not designed for rougher terrains.

Portable wheelchair ramps?

My church is on a low budget and we can't afford to install a permanent wheelchair ramp. Does anyone have experience with these? What do we need to consider before purchasing one? Is it even feasible to use a portable ramp for a church? Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.


It depends on how high you need to go. The maximum pitch for a handicap ramp is 1" per foot of run. If you need to rise 5', you are looking at a 60' ramp. That's a lot of portable ramp. Talk to the carpenters union in your area. My local does a lot of volunteer work, and one of our most common projects is building handicap ramps. You may be able to get a crew out there to knock it out in a day or two. All you would have to pay for is materials. Hope this helps.

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where can i buy a super cheap wheelchair ramp 10 ft long?

Hello. I need to buy a portable wheelchair ramp but I need one under or near $200. I've looked on ebay, craigslist, and various online discount stores. I live in Nor. Cal near Sacramento. Any ideas?


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Where can I rent a transport wheelchair in northern va?

My mom has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy which has made her week and tired. We are going to her granddaughters college graduation in a week and I'm looking for a lightweight portable wheelchair.


You can check in the yellow pages under medical equipment. They often rent equipment. Also, check with local churches or veterans groups as they often have them to borrow.
You could also try the college itself- you never know what they might have in their health center!!!


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