Wheelchair ramps can be a cost-effective solution for enhancing mobility. They permit older people or people with disabilities to move around freely and in a safe manner. By installing ramps, wheelchair users can gain access to doorways and landings that are raised, as well as steps with ease.
The threshold of doorways is an elevated part of the frame of the door. The passage from one side that the door is to the next is a challenge for those who are unable to move. In this case, threshold wheelchair ramps are readily available which allows you to easily move from one door to the next. It is possible to use a threshold ramp with any kind of wheelchair, be it traditional or lightweight. They can be found in a range of materials, styles, and dimensions.
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Basic Threshold Types Ramp:
- Bridging Ramp
- Doorline-multi Ramp
- Threshold Standard Ramp
- Rubber Ramp
- Aluminum Ramps
- Fiberglass Ramp
Benefits of using the wheelchair Threshold Ramp:
Makes the user self-sufficient:
Like all of our fellow wheelchair-users, users of the wheel long to live a life of independence. However, someone must always assist those who need assistance to leave the house or ascend the steps. Installing a ramp in and outside your home allows for a life of independence for the person who uses it and is able to move around freely without having to worry about security. Additionally, having a portable threshold ramp allows people to complete other things such as grocery shopping.
Access doors with ease:
High door thresholds are a danger for wheelchair users since when the threshold height increases the user must put in greater effort to overcome it. A threshold ramp can allow users to slide over the ramp without difficulty.