Category: ADA
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Wheelchair Ramps for Public Spaces: Improving Accessibility and Inclusivity
Regardless of a person’s physical capabilities, accessibility is a fundamental right that should be protected. Yet, despite recent advancements, accessibility for people with impairments remains a problem. The absence of wheelchair ramps in public areas is among the most frequent issues. We’ll talk about the value of wheelchair ramps in public places and how they…
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10 Reasons to Install Wheelchair Ramps in Retirement Communities and Nursing Homes
As we age, navigating stairs and other obstacles can become increasingly challenging. This is particularly true for retirement community and nursing home residents, who often face mobility limitations. Our ADA-compliant wheelchair and access ramps feature modular components that bolt together. The solution eliminates custom fabrication, code compliance issues, and time-consuming engineering while reducing costs, installation time, and…
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How to Clean Aluminum Ramps
Cleaning Untreated Aluminum Ramps Aluminum is a light but strong material common for outdoor and commercial applications because of its weather-resistant properties; aluminum doesn’t rust because it forms a natural oxide layer. Oxidation is a confusing process because it is a form of corrosion. Still, unlike oxidation that occurs on other metals, it does not…
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Continuing Education – Efficiencies with Prefabricated Stairs, Access Platforms & Ramps
UPSIDE’S Continuing Education Step It Up: Increased Efficiency with Prefabricated Modular Stairs, Access Systems, & Ramps Does your project need to step it up when it comes to stairs and safety? Our CE course discusses prefabricated modular metal stairs, access platforms, and ramps that are as easy to reconfigure as they are to assemble. Participants…
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How to Measure Wheelchair Ramp Ground Slope
ADA Requirements The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires wheelchair ramps to have a slope no steeper than 1:12 so that people in wheelchairs can go up and down without assistance. This means that for every inch of rise in the threshold, the wheelchair ramp must be 12 inches (one foot) long. For example, a door…
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Ramps for Modular Buildings – Planning Your Ramp Configuration
You must consider many factors if you plan to install a modular building ramp because every site is different. Follow this guide so that you take the necessary site measurements. Why does my ramp have to be a specific length? The ramp must comply with ADA regulations if it is going to be used by…
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ADA Ramp Requirements Outline
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. This includes ensuring that people with disabilities have equal access to buildings and facilities. One way to provide equal access is by installing ramps, which allow people who use wheelchairs or…