Folding Ramp

 When using a wheelchair or mobility scooter, even the average doorway or threshold in the home can quickly become an obstacle that may be hard to overcome. In the absence of a handicap ramp, even the smallest staircase can become a barrier to getting out of the house when necessary. By purchasing a portable Single-Fold Ramp, you can eliminate all of these obstacles with ease.

The first thing to consider before purchasing any ramps is to think about your level of activity while using your wheelchair or power scooter. A single-fold ramp maybe you're the best option if you lead an active lifestyle and would like to enter and exit your home or car more easily. For doorways in the home, depending on how often you need to cross them, and how difficult it can be, you may need either this ramp that you can carry with you or have threshold ramps installed instead, to save time.

This type of ramp is useful outside the home if there is only a small staircase to navigate. If you have a heavier than normal chair, however, it may not be stable enough to do the job and you will need a multiple-fold ramp instead. As with thresholds, you may want to consider installing a permanent ramp instead. For vehicle use, the low threshold of the standard van makes using this kind of ramp for moving the wheelchair in and out a breeze and it can be taken along once you leave the vehicle for use outside.

Not every building in the country is up to code in the laws covering access to the disabled, so this portable ramp can come in handy for negotiating curbs when there are no permanent concrete ramps provided. Even if stores have automatic doors, thresholds may still be too difficult to cross safely, even if they have automatic doors.

It is possible to travel by wheelchair or scooter around outside without difficulty in some areas of the landscape, for example, if the asphalt paths rise above the grass level. With a portable ramp like a single fold ramp, which folds into the size of a small suitcase, you can carry it with you, and be able to access any surprise terrain with ease.

Want to know more about how a single-fold ramp can improve your quality of life by allowing you more freedom of access? The experts at Mobility Specialists [http://www.mobilityspecialists.net/] can get you set up with any ramp of choice in minutes, so call them today for a full consultation. Also, check out their new page on Single Fold Ramps.