Everything you ever wanted to know about mobility aids…
Posted in Lifts & Ramps on Oct 27th, 2007
An obvious safety factor to take into consideration is the skid resistance of the surface of the ramp. This is particularly important if it is slippery due to rain or snow falling.
Keeping your ramp clean and free of debris will also help to reduce the risk of an accident when using your ramp.
Some ramps come […]
Posted in Lifts & Ramps on Oct 22nd, 2007
There are many factors that effect the functioning of a wheelchair ramp.
One of these is the skid resistance of the surface material. This is obviously a very important factor as the last thing you want to happen is to slip and slide as you traverse the ramp.
The higher the resistance / friction the better from […]
Posted in Wheelchairs on Oct 20th, 2007
Although wheelchairs play a very important role in providing freedom of movement, they have one major drawback.
They are great when you are staying in one place or on a level surface, but when you need to move to another location or level, you are stuck unless you have access to a wheelchair ramp.
Ramps come in […]
Posted in Mobility Aids on Oct 13th, 2007
Welcome to the launch of my Mobility Aid Center blog … dedicated to meeting both the informational and equipment needs of physically challenged people.
Recent studies estimate the number of disabled persons worldwide at between 80 and 100 million.
In addition to regular posts I will also be publishing articles of interest covering mobility subjects such as […]