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27 March 2024
Wheelchair ramps are essential for providing accessibility to individuals with mobility impairments. Due to their nature, wheelchair-accessible ramps in Australia are required to have certain safety features, such as handrails. But, like other parts of a wheelchair ramp, handrails are also prone to regular wear and tear, especially if they're constantly exposed to outdoor elements. [...]
What Makes an Access Ramp Unsafe?
Ramps play an important role in improving the accessibility of properties by providing individuals with mobility issues with a safe way to cross thresholds. Although the objective of access ramps is to improve accessibility and overall safety, several factors can make them unsafe if not addressed properly. Knowing what these factors are is important to [...]
Prefabricated Ramps for Residential Use: Why You Should Get an Access Ramp for Your Home
As accessibility becomes an increasingly vital concept for many people in Australia, the demand for access ramps in homes for the elderly and those with physical disabilities has grown steadily. For people struggling with mobility problems, having a reliable and safe accessibility ramp can have a huge impact on their daily lives. This is the [...]
Do I Need a Permit to Install a Wheelchair Ramp?
When it comes to installing wheelchair ramps on residential or commercial properties, one of the first questions that people tend to ask is if they will need to secure a building permit. In most cases, building permits aren’t required for minor construction work, such as small tool sheds or a retaining wall that’s less than [...]
Why Ramps Are Essential in Home Renovations
Home renovations are done for different reasons — usually for upgrades such as a garage, to add more rooms, to accommodate more furnishings, and to increase accessibility. For households with elderly living independently, adaptive home renovations are often done to create a safer home. These are often done through ramp, handrail, and fence installations. Benefits [...]
5 Best Practices in Designing Accessible Entrances
Creating an inclusive society requires the collective efforts of individuals from all walks of life. Building spaces that are accessible to everyone is a shared responsibility. With accessible entrances, people with disabilities can enjoy services and participate fully in their communities. Modular ramps offer a flexible and adaptable solution to address specific accessibility needs and [...]
Enhanced freedom and independence for people with disabilities and the elderly
People living with disabilities and the elderly may encounter several challenges in their day-to-day lives. For others, this means limited mobility while for some, it can include increased difficulty in performing tasks that can range from personal care to professional work. This should not be the case, however, especially with the advancement of technology and [...]
Building Accessibility: Creating Inclusive and Adapting Staircases for All
Ensuring fair access to residential, commercial, and public buildings involves providing accessible staircases for individuals with disabilities or mobility issues. This includes considering options such as stairlifts, wheelchair platform lifts, elevators, and modular ramps that enable independent navigation, promoting free movement and self-sufficiency. With this inclusive community, everyone can participate and enjoy equal access to [...]
What is the Best Material for Outdoor Ramp Handrails?
Probably one of the most important features of an outdoor ramp is its handrail. In addition to ensuring that your accessibility ramp complies with the current building codes and regulations, handrails also provide an added layer of safety for the ramp’s users. That’s why when it comes to installing handrails on an outdoor ramp, one [...]
Improving Outdoor Areas with Modular Stairs and Ramps
Home improvement is a top priority for many individuals, as it is the place where they return at the end of the day to spend time with loved ones. While enhancing the interior of the home is often emphasised, it is equally important to improve the outdoor areas, which can benefit everyone in the household. [...]