Wheelchair Ramp Rentals

by Allan Tan on September 12, 2009

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Wheelchair ramp rentals are ideal for people who need a temporary wheelchair ramp. Wheelchair ramp rentals are often used for people who are temporarily confined to a wheelchair during a rehabilitation, for special occasions, or until a permanent wheelchair ramp can be installed.

Sources for wheelchair ramp rentals can be found by using a search engine on the Internet. In addition to wheelchair ramps, some companies offer other disability accessories such as stair lifts or bath lifts.

People who need a wheelchair ramp should weigh the cost of building or buying a wheelchair ramp as opposed to renting one. If the wheelchair ramp is needed longer than was originally planned, some wheelchair ramp rental companies will apply part of the rental fees toward the purchase price of the wheelchair ramp.

Wheelchair ramps for vehicles may also be rented. Some wheelchair ramp rental companies provide free home evaluation service to determine what wheelchair ramp is best suited for the residence or building.

The wheelchair ramp rental company may offer a wheelchair ramps that have varying degrees of slope. Before renting the wheelchair ramp, the individual should make sure that the slope of the wheelchair ramp is not too steep. The recommended slope for a wheelchair ramp as described by the Americans with Disabilities Act is 1:12, meaning one unit high for every twelve units in length.

The typical wheelchair ramp that is rented is a modular wheelchair ramp. These portable wheelchair ramps can be dismantled when the ramp is no longer needed without damaging the property. This can be especially important if the person intends to move and sell the home.

Property tax assessments and building permits are not usually required for portable wheelchair ramps. Many wheelchair ramp rental companies deliver and set up the wheelchair ramp within a matter of days as opposed to the length of time that a person may need to wait to have one built by a contractor.

Modular wheelchair ramps are often made of steel. Steel is considered one of the most durable and cost-effective materials for wheelchair ramps. Steel wheelchair ramps require occasional maintenance due to rusting. People considering wheelchair ramp rentals may want to speak to several rental companies before making a decision on which one best suits their needs.

Allan has a wheelchair related blog that discuss about how to build a wheelchair ramp and wheelchair accessible van. He realised that wheelchair users are staying at home and not live life to the fullest, all because of accessibility. So he wants more people to know that public places and public transit should be made accessible. Help him spread the word.

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