Adapta Ramps Blog

We believe knowledge is the base of innovation. And innovation brings progress, evolution, and profit for everyone. That is why we have made it our mission to create useful content for our partners and followers alike.

Created and reviewed by our engineers and architects, the tips, tricks, and professional advice pieces listed here will add growth to your business or enhance your life and partnerships.

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DDA Compliant Ramps and Rails

Ramps and handrails play an important role in helping people with disabilities and mobility issues ascend steps or a set of stairs. These structural features enable them to get to where they’re going without the fear of falling down or encountering an accident and getting injured. In various countries, including Australia, the access ramps used [...]

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The Understated Benefits of Handrails

The use of handrails has become so common that many people no longer notice them. Although most individuals take handrails for granted, these frequently overlooked objects actually play an important role in keeping people safe. Handrails feature a long rail that’s affixed to a support post. It’s usually made from sturdy materials such as aluminium. [...]

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6 Kinds of Wheelchair Ramps and Where to Use Them

For individuals who rely on wheelchairs and other mobility aids such as electric scooters, entering areas that have a structural elevation that require steps or thresholds can be challenging. Although there are laws in place requiring business owners to ensure that their establishments can be safely accessed by people with disabilities or mobility issues, there [...]

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Why Access Ramps are Essential for Business

Access Ramps are designed to allow people to easily access an area of an infrastructure that has a different elevation like a platform or a floor. This feature is important for individuals who use mobility aids such as wheelchairs and electric scooters. It can also be leveraged for heavy movement such as trollying equipment and [...]

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Importance Of Wheelchair And Disability Ramps

Many people fail to appreciate that some day-to-day things we do, such as going over a step or ascending a set of stairs, can be very challenging for people with mobility issues. This is the main reason why ramps are very important, especially for people in wheelchairs or people that require mobility aids such as [...]

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Why It’s A Good Idea To Install Anti-Slip Surfaces On Outdoor Ramps

Everyone has the right to access public places such as restaurants, pubs and clubs and it is even more important that access to these places meet safety standards. In Australia, this is the law and owners of these establishments need to make sure access is available for everyone. To facilitate safety for wheelchair users, and [...]

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How to Build a Disability Ramp Over Steps in your Home

If you are considering getting a disability ramp installed on your property, the structure must be built in line with the DDA guidelines. These specifications have to be followed to the tee for the structure to be as per code. The guidelines also do not make it possible to convert any existing shares into wheelchair [...]

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Features You Should Focus On While Purchasing A Wheelchair Ramp

Wheelchair ramps are an essential installation on both commercial and residential structures. They give people that use mobility devices like wheelchairs, the freedom to access a building conveniently. All commercial establishments are required to ensure there are disability ramps on their properties so that visitors, clients, and customers can access their services at their physical [...]

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Why A Wheelchair Ramp Is A Better Choice Than A Porch Lift

If you are looking to improve associability for mobility device-users into a building or home, you must have conducted some research on the various options available. Wheelchair ramps are an excellent choice for both commercial and residential settings. However, some business establishments have also started installing porch lifts. These vertical platforms act like a mini-elevator and [...]

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