Disabled Ramp Companies in the UK

Types and Uses

The implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) has helped to make people more aware of the access needs of disabled people. And with the nation’s life expectancy increasing year on year, more and more people will be using wheelchairs and scooters and needing ramps to help them at home or in their business life, or for travel.

Disabled ramps come in numerous styles and sizes to allow access into buildings and vehicles. Whether the obstacle is a threshold, kerb or multiple steps, there is a ramp to overcome it. There are models that are suitable for permanent use, temporary ramps and portable ones, including folding or roll up versions.

Important features of a disabled ramp are its strength, combined with light weight for ease of handling, and safety considerations such as non-slip surfaces. A ramp will be certified for use up to a certain weight limit, which is particularly important with ramps designed to allow a laden scooter access into the back of a vehicle. The gradient of the ramp is important too, and manufacturers and suppliers of ramps will advise on the length of ramp needed to overcome a specific rise in height.

Featured Company – Access Needs

Access Needs can solve access challenges facing service providers and disabled people with its wide range of portable and semi-permanent ramps.

All its ramps are compliant with the DDA and allow greater freedom for people with mobility issues.

The selection includes models made from lightweight anodized aluminium, carbon fibre, plastic or rubber, with something to suit most budgets. The aim is always to provide maximum safety and working load with minimum weight while maintaining quality.

Popular choices include the fold-up DECPAC Ramp system, versatile Portaramps and the Roll-a-Ramp system.

The lightweight DECPAC ramps enable the user to take them anywhere they want to go, for business or pleasure. The carbon fibre folding ramp features a non slip all weather surface with side kerbs.

Portaramps are made from lightweight composite aluminium panels and come in various versions to take wheelchairs into buildings and over cills, or get powered wheelchairs or scooters into vehicles.

Roll-a-Ramps are extremely strong yet lightweight and storage and set up could not be easier. The system provides real independence.

Access Needs will listen to individual needs and provide informed advice on the most appropriate ramp. Visit the website for more details and contact information.