For wheelchair users going to public places and even moving around the house can be a challenge. High thresholds and stairs are two things that give most challenge to wheelchair users. However, there are some accessibility aid that will help wheelchair bound people in overcoming these obstacles :
Wheelchair Lift
A wheelchair lift can be installed in homes if you want your home to be wheelchair accessible. It can also be attached to a vehicle, normally a van or minivan, which allows wheelchair users to enter and exit the vehicle without assistance (or with very minor assistance). If you want to buy a wheelchair lift make sure know if it’s actually the best choice for you. It is costly so it would be wiser if you do some basic research such as the ADA compliance, capacity, installation and maintenance. One thing to remember is that a wheelchair lift is different than a stair lift. Not all stair lift can be used to carry wheelchair.
Wheelchair Ramp
Ramp is often used when installing a wheelchair lift is not an option either because of price constraint or other reasons. You can build a ramp on your own but if you don’t know anything about the safety requirements and other features that a ramp must have then you should just buy one. Portable wheelchair ramps are very popular these days. It can be installed and un-installed easily and can be carried in your car trunk when you’re traveling. If you’re not interested in building a permanent ramp then you should get a portable one.
