Monday, March 22, 2010
Question About Hearing Aids Arkansas
Quick question to my readers. There is a hearing aids Arkansas company in North Little Rock that I have been thinking about partnering with for some advertising. I know not all people in wheelchairs are elderly, but some are and some of them need hearing aids. This fellow's name is Jerry Luker and he's been around for more than 50 years fitting people for and adjusting their hearing aids. He's got the state of the art stuff. Anyway, we were thinking of trading some banner ads. I was wondering what you all thought? My business does a lot of interaction with the Aging In Place organization and so a good many of my customers are older, but not all of them. If you have any thoughts on this, let me know.
Wheelchair Ramps In Little Rock - Too Soon?
Hey ya'll just a quick note to address a question my Little Rock customers have been asking me. Wheelchair ramps for Little Rock customers absolutely can be being built now - even though we were supposed to have snow today! (It's beautiful outside, by the way!)
The question is about the cold and/or the wet conditions outside. Now, don't get me wrong, there is some weather that is not fit for man nor beast! And sometimes, if it's really, really, really wet, it does make it impossible to level a wheelchair ramp; but other than that we work to make sure you have the wheelchair ramps you need.
My team and I have earned a reputation for our quick responses to our customers needs. If you are thinking about getting started on that wheelchair ramp project in the Little Rock area, don't hesitate because of the weather. Not much stops us. If you want to find out more about Little Rock wheelchair ramps you can visit my website by clicking the link above.
The question is about the cold and/or the wet conditions outside. Now, don't get me wrong, there is some weather that is not fit for man nor beast! And sometimes, if it's really, really, really wet, it does make it impossible to level a wheelchair ramp; but other than that we work to make sure you have the wheelchair ramps you need.
My team and I have earned a reputation for our quick responses to our customers needs. If you are thinking about getting started on that wheelchair ramp project in the Little Rock area, don't hesitate because of the weather. Not much stops us. If you want to find out more about Little Rock wheelchair ramps you can visit my website by clicking the link above.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Modular Ramps Arkansas Residents Can Use
Thousands of Arkansas residents suffer from illnesses and injuries every year that would require them to use a wheelchair. How much impact does this have on society? If you happen to be a loved one of one of those who has to use a wheelchair, you may have to perform some wheelchair accessible construction at home to make it easier for them to move around.
Wheelchairs offer freedom of movement to people with varied mobility problems, in a range of environments such as the home, work place or locality, often times, without the aid of a caregiver.
Modular wheelchair ramps for Arkansas come in a wide assortment of designs that are perfect for making steps and curbs accessible, stowing a wheelchair into a vehicle, and in places where there is a requirement to make up for height differences. Miniature ramps can be used to negotiate the threshold without making any structural changes.
One of the very important parts of making a home ready for an individual with a wheelchair is the shower or tub seating. There are actually many different types of seating including the L-shaped shower seats and folding tub seats. It is recommended to have the seats mounted on the wall as the individual wouldn’t have to place the unit in and out of the tub. Keep in mind that security and safety are the two most important things when working on wheelchair accessible construction. Always ensure that all additions are safely made and comply with the ADA standards.Sunday, June 28, 2009
Modular Wheelchair Ramps - ADA Specifications
Wheelchair ramps are an approved requirement in building construction. The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( ADA ) gives construction specifications of wheelchair ramps. These ramps enable disabled persons and patients to move into and out of buildings without undergoing undue difficulties. Hence, construction of wheelchair ramps to ADA directions is imperative. Some construction consultants endorse long-tread lower-riser steps. These long-tread lower-riser steps are much more safe and less complicated, compared to a 1:12 slope ramp due to a stronger ground grip. However, the wheelchair needs to be slanted back a bit lifting the front wheels to provide enough clearance to agree the riser. As such, they are useful mostly for attendant-propelled wheelchairs.
A sloping route created with a slope larger than 1:20 is considered a ramp in ADA specifications. The ADA plans for wheelchair ramps are detailed in the schedules and appendices. The simplicity of using a modular ramp depends on the slope as well as the length of the ramp. Typically , ramp slopes in the range of 1:16 to 1:20 are preferred. Most wheelchair users can manage a slope of 1:16. However, a slope of 1:12 for a distance of about 30-ft. would be extremely troublesome for disabled persons using wheelchairs. As such, the least possible slope needs to be used in the Construction or alteration below the ramp. Construction or alteration below the stipulated requirements is not permitted.
The ramps must have level landings both at the head of each ramp. To go along with ADA specifications of building wheelchair ramps, the landings must be as wide as the ramp leading into the landing. The minimum landing length needs to be sixty inches. If there's a direction change of the ramp, the minimum landing size needs to be sixty inches by sixty inches. Ramps and landings with drop-offs must be protected with curbs, railings, walls or projected surfaces to protect users from slipping off the ramp. Outdoor ramps and landings should be planned for complete water drain to elude slipping on wet surface.
Handrails with a maximum height of 28 inches from the ramp surface to the top of the rail surface would be advisable. To help kids, a second set of handrails in between the top rail and the ramp surface needs to be provided. The ramp should be created with handrails on both sides, if the ramp has a rise greater than six inches. The gripping surface of the rail has to be continual. The ends of handrails should be rounded or joined to wall or post or floor to avoid injury to users.
Specifications of ADA require that the slope of a ramp should be one inch or lesser for every 12 inches of ramp run. ADA further specifies that the the wheelchair ramp surfaces must be hard, stable and regular. Soft loose surfaces and irregular surfaces that could impede wheelchair movement have to be avoided. Carpets, loose sand or gravel and wet clay are normally considered soft loose surfaces. Cobblestones and so on are treated as irregular surfaces. Pressure treated wheelchair ramps are the best methodology of ramp construction.
ADA endorses a static friction coefficient of more than 0.5 for surfaces utilised by normal persons. On the other hand, the static friction coefficient endorsed for ramps is 0.8 to help disabled people using wheelchairs from slipping. Pressure treated wheelchair ramps would normally conform to to the ADA suggestions of slip resistant surfaces.
The do it yourself wheelchair ramps are sometimes made from steel. They're modular in design for simple use by wheelchair folks. The ramp is typically of steel mesh type so that water and snow do not stagnate on the ramp. These ramps are available both with handrails on both sides or without handrails. The standard widths offered vary from thirty inches to sixty inches. Lengths are set by the needs of the user. Steel turning landings are also available with sizes of four ft. By four ft. and 5 ft. by 5 ft.
Wheelchair ramps for GMC Safari as well as GMC Safari wagons fitted with ramps for use by disabled people and patients are available from many wagon dealers in most American cities. GMC Safari vans with wheelchair ramps can be purchased for prices ranging from $6,000 to $25,000, depending on the model of the GMC Safari and its condition.
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A sloping route created with a slope larger than 1:20 is considered a ramp in ADA specifications. The ADA plans for wheelchair ramps are detailed in the schedules and appendices. The simplicity of using a modular ramp depends on the slope as well as the length of the ramp. Typically , ramp slopes in the range of 1:16 to 1:20 are preferred. Most wheelchair users can manage a slope of 1:16. However, a slope of 1:12 for a distance of about 30-ft. would be extremely troublesome for disabled persons using wheelchairs. As such, the least possible slope needs to be used in the Construction or alteration below the ramp. Construction or alteration below the stipulated requirements is not permitted.
The ramps must have level landings both at the head of each ramp. To go along with ADA specifications of building wheelchair ramps, the landings must be as wide as the ramp leading into the landing. The minimum landing length needs to be sixty inches. If there's a direction change of the ramp, the minimum landing size needs to be sixty inches by sixty inches. Ramps and landings with drop-offs must be protected with curbs, railings, walls or projected surfaces to protect users from slipping off the ramp. Outdoor ramps and landings should be planned for complete water drain to elude slipping on wet surface.
Handrails with a maximum height of 28 inches from the ramp surface to the top of the rail surface would be advisable. To help kids, a second set of handrails in between the top rail and the ramp surface needs to be provided. The ramp should be created with handrails on both sides, if the ramp has a rise greater than six inches. The gripping surface of the rail has to be continual. The ends of handrails should be rounded or joined to wall or post or floor to avoid injury to users.
Specifications of ADA require that the slope of a ramp should be one inch or lesser for every 12 inches of ramp run. ADA further specifies that the the wheelchair ramp surfaces must be hard, stable and regular. Soft loose surfaces and irregular surfaces that could impede wheelchair movement have to be avoided. Carpets, loose sand or gravel and wet clay are normally considered soft loose surfaces. Cobblestones and so on are treated as irregular surfaces. Pressure treated wheelchair ramps are the best methodology of ramp construction.
ADA endorses a static friction coefficient of more than 0.5 for surfaces utilised by normal persons. On the other hand, the static friction coefficient endorsed for ramps is 0.8 to help disabled people using wheelchairs from slipping. Pressure treated wheelchair ramps would normally conform to to the ADA suggestions of slip resistant surfaces.
The do it yourself wheelchair ramps are sometimes made from steel. They're modular in design for simple use by wheelchair folks. The ramp is typically of steel mesh type so that water and snow do not stagnate on the ramp. These ramps are available both with handrails on both sides or without handrails. The standard widths offered vary from thirty inches to sixty inches. Lengths are set by the needs of the user. Steel turning landings are also available with sizes of four ft. By four ft. and 5 ft. by 5 ft.
Wheelchair ramps for GMC Safari as well as GMC Safari wagons fitted with ramps for use by disabled people and patients are available from many wagon dealers in most American cities. GMC Safari vans with wheelchair ramps can be purchased for prices ranging from $6,000 to $25,000, depending on the model of the GMC Safari and its condition.
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