| There are a number of different types of wheelchair | | | | so that you have them when the need arises. |
| ramps available. Folding wheelchair ramps in particular | | | | Other types of folding wheelchair ramps include single |
| provide a greater degree of accessibility for those | | | | fold and multi fold ramps. These are designed for |
| using wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Let's take a | | | | loading and unloading wheelchairs and scooters into |
| look at a few and what they are primarily used for. | | | | and out of vehicles, in addition to uses for ramps |
| The first type is threshold ramps. As the name | | | | already mentioned. |
| indicates these ramps have been designed so any | | | | Single fold ramps are the most common type of ramp |
| type of threshold or raised landing can be easily | | | | used. To use it, you only need to unfold it. There is no |
| accessed. A threshold ramp is made out of high quality | | | | assembly required first. Then lean it up against the |
| aluminum. Because of that they are lightweight and | | | | opening into the vehicle you are using and roll the |
| extremely easy to handle. | | | | mobility scooter or wheelchair up or down. |
| To use, place the ramp against the doorway or raised | | | | Those single fold ramps that come with built in handles |
| area to make the transition from one area to another, | | | | are easy to carry around and just as easy to store. |
| smooth. These ramps are meant to be used for | | | | They are available in a variety of sizes and materials. |
| wheelchairs and scooters. | | | | They can be used practically anywhere a ramp might |
| Fold them up and take them along so you can set | | | | be needed. |
| them up in a doorway as needed. With a threshold | | | | Multi fold ramps are known for being quite versatile. |
| ramp, there is no need to lift awkward, heavy mobility | | | | Because of their design they can be used where |
| chairs over thresholds. | | | | longer elevation changes are called for. They are |
| Track ramps are used with either power or manual | | | | strong and durable and are designed to handle any |
| wheelchairs. Most track ramps come with telescopic | | | | class of wheelchairs or mobility scooters. |
| channels. When extended these channels assist in | | | | Although heavier, multi fold ramps are also easy to |
| moving the wheelchair over moderate elevation | | | | transport especially those with a handle built in. Some |
| changes such as steps or curbs. | | | | come apart for transport and storage so the extra |
| A track ramp is easy to store since it collapses when | | | | weight is distributed over individual pieces. |
| the telescopic channels are retracted. They are | | | | With the variety of folding wheelchair ramps available, |
| lightweight so it's an easy matter to bring them along | | | | you are sure to find one to suit your needs. |