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21 March 2024
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 [...]
Why Outdoor Steps need a Handrail?
Handrails are an essential part of any property's outdoor steps, providing safety and support to everyone who visits or lives there. Despite their importance, handrails are often overlooked in the design or redesign of a property. In this post, we will discuss the importance of handrails, especially for safety and stability. Handrails provide support Handrails [...]
Specifications of an Elderly Ramp in Australia
In Australia, office buildings, commercial establishments, schools, and other structures that are open to the public are required to follow certain building regulations and requirements. These help ensure that these areas can be accessed by anyone regardless of their physical condition. In other words, public buildings and places should have accessibility features, such as ramps [...]
Understanding DDA and AS Guidelines on Wheelchair Ramps [2024Update]
To ensure equal opportunities and access for all, as well as for the better implementation of disability laws and regulations, the Australian government created the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). The Australian Standards (AS) guidelines supplements this for standard specifications and design towards a safe and reliable environment. These standards can be used in any industry [...]
How to Avoid Common Wheelchair Ramp Accidents
In making spaces more inclusive and accessible, wheelchair ramps are now more commonly found in public. While this is a good thing, it is important to implement these the proper way. A simple oversight can make the spaces riskier and more accident-prone instead of improving the overall experience for wheelchair users. To create accessible and [...]
Tips on Safely Pushing a Wheelchair Up and Down A Ramp
People might think that pushing a wheelchair is simple and easy. However, there are certain situations where one needs to consider other factors, such as safety and comfort when pushing wheelchairs. To minimise the risk of injuries, some things to note are the height and weight of the user and the chair, along with the [...]
A Guide To Wheelchair Ramp Maintenance
Wheelchair ramps are an essential part of homes, establishments, and other structures and facilities commonly accessed by people. That’s because they provide individuals with mobility issues with a safe and easy way to reach their destination. To ensure the condition of your wheelchair ramp, it’s important to clean and maintain it regularly. This involves making [...]
3 Reasons Handrails are Important for Outdoor Steps
Most homes these days come with decks and outdoor spaces with handrails installed. Since they’re already part of the space, they’re often taken for granted. It’s easy to overlook or forget the importance of handrails. As a refresher, here is a quick list of the benefits they provide. Understanding their purpose and advantages can allow [...]
Why Adapta Ramps Is The Top Ramp Builder In Australia
In many homes and public spaces, accessibility ramps play an important role as they help people with mobility issues get to where they’re going. Although the design and structure of ramps may seem simple, they actually go through a complex process to ensure that they are safe to use and comply with current laws and [...]
Why You Should Avoid Cheap Access Ramps
When looking for an access ramp for your home or business, you might come across builders offering to make one for you at a low price. Although it’s tempting to accept this kind of offer, you should think twice before getting a cheap ramp. This is because various factors can affect the overall quality of [...]