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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.

Wheelchair ramps 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.

The various types of wheelchair ramps can be divided into four subgroups depending on their main features such as horizontally and longitudinally folding ramps, telescopic ramps and fixed dimension ramps. Telescopic ramps can be further divided into “U” shaped gutter ramps and reverse profile ramps.

The various wheelchair ramps available in the market are Track Wheelchair Ramps, designed to line up with the wheels of the wheelchair some of which use a telescoping design tht extends to be used on steps, vans or curbs. These are designed for both manual and electric wheelchairs and are mostly made from anodized aluminum. Threshold Wheelchair Ramps mostly made from lightweight aluminum are designed for both indoor and outdoor use to help negotiate difficult obstacles like doorways and other raised areas. These can either be fitted permanently or can be moved form place to place. Modular Ramps designed for permanent or semi-permanent installation. These may include platforms, integral landings, self-contained leveling systems, supports, wheels, flanges, and handrails. The units may be joined by bolts or clamps, or fitted together. Many manufacturers of modular ramps offer custom dimensions and generally ship all of the parts with installation instructions. Single-Fold Wheelchair Ramps designed to fold in the middle making them highly portable, easy to handle and set up. Multi-Fold Wheelchair Ramps folded not once but twice and can be carried like a suitcase and the added length allows for taller obstacles to be maneuvered easily. Roll-Up Wheelchair Ramps are extremely portable with their hinge design which allows for easy folding and convenient storage. Telescoping Wheelchair Ramps are multi-purpose, telescoping ramps that can be extended to suit diverse needs and lengths. Most are made from aluminum and come with a lasting non-skid driving surface. Van Wheelchair Ramps are designed for quick access to a van door (side or back). These are easy to install, have a high load capacity of 800 lbs, are lightweight and manually operated and made from high strength aluminum with a non-skid driving surface.

Product appraisals and trials involving wheelchair users have highlighted the fact that no single ramp design met all the needs of the users, though wheelchair ramps were available in a diverse range of designs and configurations.

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