Wheelchair Ramps

A wheelchair ramp is an essential feature for making buildings accessible to people with mobility impairments, and they are required by law in many places. They are typically made of metal, wood, or concrete and can be either permanent or portable. The slope of a wheelchair ramp is an important factor in its design, as it must be steep enough to be easily navigable by a wheelchair user, but not so steep that it becomes difficult or unsafe to use. The length of a wheelchair ramp will depend on the height of the platform it is serving and the slope that is chosen. Wheelchair ramps can be found in a variety of settings, including homes, schools, offices, and public buildings. They may be straight or curved, depending on the layout of the area they are intended to serve, and they are designed to allow people using wheelchairs, or other mobility aids, to access buildings or other structures that are not easily accessible by stairs.