Many disabled people in the past still had numerous problems of accessibility in their wheelchairs but this is slowly changing with the introduction of portable wheelchair ramps.

To be able to simply hop on their wheelchair and look forward to being completely mobile, whether in a manual chair or an electric chair or scooter gives wheelchair users similar independence to that of non-disabled people but there is still a problem when it comes to accessibility in the home and some commercial buildings.

Where a permanent wheelchair ramp doesn't exist, another solution is to use portable wheelchair ramps. Portable wheelchair ramps are now playing a major role in providing mobility and independence to wheelchair users which now number more than two million worldwide.

One aspect to consider though when discussing the various attributes of portable wheelchair ramps is that they have always tended to be heavy and cumbersome and this is because the ramp itself has, in many cases, needed to withstand a lot of weight. A ramp that can withstand a lot of weight is very often not very portable, in fact it is almost considered to be a semi-permanent ramp.

Those so-called portable ramps are fast disappearing however as technology advances and manufacturers are coming up with designs and starting to use lighter, yet sturdy materials and producing portable wheelchair ramps that are far less cumbersome for wheelchair users.

The list of available portable wheelchair ramps today designed for wheelchairs and scooters is quite extensive. The Rollup Ramp is a full-width single-track design offering a 30" wide driving surface. The Single Fold Ramp folds down to be carried like a suitcase. The Tri Fold Ramp is a unique ramp which has a 3-fold design that provides compact storage and portability.

Many Modular Ramps exist and are very popular. These are normally made from floor slip resistant grooved aluminium, more than 36 inches wide with a four foot minimum length and a load capacity of in excess of 100 pounds per square foot. Generally, modular ramps have handrails attached for greater safety for the user. Modular aluminium ramps are suitable for home and commercial access.

Many homes become more accessible for the wheelchair user by the installation of simple Threshold Ramps, durable lightweight ramps designed to be placed in doorways and raised landings. Solid full-width design portable wheelchair ramps with a better than 600 pounds weight capacity are ideal for temporary use in the home, either indoors or outdoors. They are also suitable for commercial access.

One company offering a huge range of portable ramps for cars and vans, folding ramps for easier management and modular all aluminium ramp systems is A1 Wheelchair Lifts & Ramps. They also have a low price guarantee. 

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