Do you need to make changes in your home to make it more accessible? One obvious solution is to add wheelchair ramps. Wheelchair ramps aren’t just for front doors or wheelchairs; ramps come in various materials and configurations and can be used to overcome many of the issues that make living at home with any mobility challenge difficult. Let’s look at the many reasons wheelchair ramps are such a benefit to folks with disabilities who want to live at home.
Ramps can be used all over the home, inside and out, to make spaces more easily accessible for people who rely on wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, crutches, or canes. Ramps are even great for people who just aren’t moving up and down the stairs as easily or safely as they have before. Here are a few examples of ways people use ramps in their homes:
When you picture a wheelchair ramp, the first thing that might come to mind is a large, unsightly aluminum bridge that sticks out like a sore thumb. While these temporary, modular ramps are available (and are the perfect solution for a wide variety of applications), they are not the only option. You can find and create ramps for your homemade from a wide range of materials that fit your home and your budget. For example, you might design a ramp for your deck constructed from the same decking materials that are already present or select a threshold ramp that blends nicely with your hardwood floors. Whatever your circumstances and design preferences, a ramp can be found or built that will be attractive and helpful.
Compared with the many other available accommodations, wheelchair ramps are super simple. Temporary ramps, especially small ones, take no particular expertise to install, and many won’t even require any tools. Larger, permanent ramps may take more time and materials to build, but they’re still cheaper to purchase and install than lifts or elevators.
Everyone benefits from a wheelchair ramp. Of course, anyone who uses a mobility device appreciates the assistance of a ramp, but so do caregivers, family, and friends. Assisting someone on a ramp is much easier than on stairs. In fact, lots of things are more manageable on a ramp, which makes them a time and effort saver for all.
Many people struggle with mobility, and homes fitted with ramps are very appealing to folks with mobility limitations. Demand for homes with ramps and other universal accessibility options exceeds supply, which means that adding attractive ramps to your home will likely increase its value.
While the other benefits mentioned are undoubtedly significant, nothing eclipses the importance of giving people of all abilities the chance to live at home and enjoy every space in comfort and safety. With the help of ramps, users can enter and leave the house, get over raised doorways without a struggle, and access showers with little to no assistance. Spaces or entrances that were previously out of reach become available with the help of well-placed ramps.
Are you ready to learn more about wheelchair ramp installation for your home? Southern Mobility Solutions is the home for ramp experts in Louisiana. Talk to one of our mobility specialists about ramp design and placement and details about ADA specifications, and much more. We have a wide variety of ramps to rent or purchase, including the following:
Call Southern Mobility Solutions to discuss your needs and design a ramp solution. We provide free, no-obligation in-home estimates and expert installation services. You’ve got a life to live, and we’ve got the products you need to make that happen, so call today to get moving.
