Ramps and Accessible Thresholds

For a disabled person, a step can be huge barrier. A simple ramp or an improvement on a threshold can make all the difference. This fact sheet covers all types of incline devices for navigating raised or lowered levels, including portable and permanent ramps for vans, buses, curbs, single or multiple stairs. It will give you some ways to deal with different building levels, and offer advice on telescoping and folding tracks for manual wheelchairs, four-wheeled powered chairs, or scooters.

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