Wheelchair Ramp Angle

Wheelchair Ramps in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Benton, Bryant, Maumelle, Conway, Cabot, Jacksonville, Searcy, Sherwood and surrounding areas in Arkansas

One question I am frequently asked concerns the wheelchair ramp angle. This is not quite a cut and dried answer. There are many factors that need to be considered when determining the angle for your wheelchair ramp.

It might surprise you to know that the weight of the person in the wheelchair, the height of the landing, and the abilities of the person in the wheelchair all come into play.

Getting down a ramp that is too steep to stop oneself is simply too dangerous. So whether or not there are helpers available constantly or if the person will be required to stop themselves under their own power is a huge factor. The material of the ramp and the weather conditions or climate also make a difference. If you are constantly dealing with rain or ice requires different slip resistant material and affects the angle. Additionally, wooden ramps are harder to keep slick-free than other materials.

You should consider getting the help of a professional when determining the wheelchair ramp angle.

Folding Wheel Chair Ramp

Wheelchair Ramps in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Benton, Bryant, Maumelle, Conway, Cabot, Jacksonville, Searcy, Sherwood and surrounding areas in Arkansas

A great option for those who use wheelchair ramps is a folding wheel chair ramp. A ramp that folds allows you to take it with you from one place to another and comes in various sizes.

Some are large enough to aid in getting into vehicles which are in many cases quite high off the ground. In other instances they can facilitate entry into a home which allows for much more travel than simply hoping there are wheelchair accommodations.

Traveling of course is more than just sleeping quarters. It means stops along the road to access bathrooms or places to eat. A folding wheelchair ramp can be useful as a backup plan or in an emergency like a broken vehicle on the side of the road. In any case, these are fairly inexpensive and can be purchased through Cook and Son Construction for your next road trip!

Wheelchair Ramps Little Rock

Wheelchair ramps Little Rock Arkansas are best built by professionals. Cook and Son Construction are just such professionals. They have years of experience and are CAPS certified which means they are trained to know just what you or your loved one needs to modify homes for Aging In Place. Additionally they are trained to know just what you need if you are simply short term disability. They can even help you maneuver through the insurance red tape in some instances.

If you are in need of home modifications for wheelchair ramps Little Rock, be sure and give them a call. They offer a complete home evaluation that could save you $500 while telling you exactly what your home needs now and in the future.

Cook and Son Construction can provide references and are state recognized. Call them today.

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Arkansas CAPS Certified Aging In Place Specialist

Arkansas CAPS certified aging in place specialist is a phrase that means a construction worker is certified to modify homes and other structures for aging in place needs. If aging in place is a new phrase for you it simply means making homes equipped for those who are older and choosing to stay in their homes rather than going to care facilities. It include the addition of grab bars, door widening for wheelchairs, wheelchair ramps and lifts and various other modifications to accommodate the elderly in their homes.

Kitchens and bathrooms in particular need special attention so those in wheelchairs can reach things, use sinks and counters and access showers or baths.

A certified aging in place specialist knows just exactly how to not only widen the doors or hallways, but the angles required to turn into rooms, or to maneuver in other ways in wheelchairs. This residential remodeling industry is growing.

A Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) can assist you with planning and making changes to your home that can help you continue to live there as you get older. CAPS professionals have the answers to many of your housing questions and problems. They have been taught the strategies and techniques for designing and building attractive, barrier-free living environments.

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