Rubber threshold ramps

When someone is confined to a threshold wheelchair Ramp, one of the biggest challenges they face is maneuvering it over the metal plates that protect the bases of all doorways. Some of them can be as high as three inches, making it almost impossible to clear without some kind of help. This challenge can be made easier by threshold ramps, which are available in different materials and sizes to meet any need.

Portable and Easy To Use

Foldable threshold ramps can be taken inside or outside the home, or left in place when not in use. They do not have to be affixed in any fashion and should be placed when needed at an angle that does not make using them dangerous. Some of them come in a fixed length, while others can be extended to at least three feet on either side of the doorway. Others, however, are best used outdoors in areas that are exposed to the weather, or anywhere where extra traction is required, like in a bathroom or shower.

Plastic Ramps

Access ramps made of plastic can be placed over any doorway threshold, up to six inches in height, and can be folded up for easy storage or transportation. They are durable, with traction ridges built-in to handle most wheelchairs but may not be advisable for use with power chairs. The weight of power chairs and scooters can be in the range of more than a hundred pounds and with the added weight of the rider, maybe more than a plastic ramp can handle. Always check the weight allowance on any ramp before purchasing one.

Aluminum Ramps

Most portable ramps are made from aluminum, which makes them very lightweight to transport. The extendable versions of these ramps make them very versatile for maneuvering about the home or office and can be extended several feet on either side of the doorway. They are also good for overcoming curbs and steps with ease, as long as the angle they are placed at is within a safe climb for the wheelchair. Ramps made of aluminum can withstand more weight than most, making them ideal for use with scooters, power chairs, and even heavy-duty wheelchairs.

Rubber

Finally, rubber threshold ramps are designed for areas where extra traction may be needed because of environmental conditions, as well as for providing smooth transition quickly over raised surfaces like sliding door frames and elevator doors. Built with molded treads, they are virtually non-slip in nature, making them perfect for use in the bathroom, kitchen, shower area, pool area, or outdoor deck. A rubber ramp is even more portable since it can easily be rolled up and stored in a pouch on the wheelchair, or even packed in a backpack or briefcase for use outside the home.