Wheelchair Ramps
Semi Permanent Modular Wheelchair Ramps
QRamp™ – Semi Permanent Modular Wheelchair Ramps for Your Home
QRamp™ is a custom wheelchair ramp solution designed for fast and easy installation. QRamp™ takes the guess work out of planning a ramp by having only 5 main modules to configure. QRamp™ is a custom wheelchair ramp solution designed for fast and easy installation. It takes the guess work out of planning a ramp by having only 5 main modules to configure. All modules are completely assembled units that fit together on the job site with just a level and a couple of allen wrenches.
QRamp™ Features:
- constructed of high strength, powder coated aluminum
- lightweight sub-structure is very durable
- unique 360° non-slip surface is extremely quiet and does not deflect under heavy weight
- allows snow, rain, and debris to pass through requiring less maintenance
- glow in the dark post cap promotes safety in low light conditions
- designed to be easily installed and ready for use in a few hours
Portable Wheelchair Ramps
If your home has any small stairways, wheelchair or scooter ramps may be the perfect solution if you use a wheelchair or scooter. Wheelchair ramps can include curb ramps, threshold ramps and even semi-permanent modular wheelchair ramp systems to accommodate any height and space requirement.
Rubber wheelchair ramps and aluminum ramps for wheelchairs are available in many sizes and configurations. We’ll help you determine which wheelchair ramp is right for you. Contact us now for your free in-home assessment.
Door Threshold Wheelchair Ramps
Threshold ramps are lightweight, durable and designed for doorways, sliding glass doors and raised landings. Made of anodized aluminum or rubber, threshold ramps are perfect for indoor or outdoor use. Wheelchair door threshold ramps easily accommodate thresholds up to 6″ high.
When you or a loved one needs a scooter or wheelchair access ramp to your home, you can rely on Advantage Home Health Solutions to provide you with the best options. We always ensure you have the complete picture to make an informed decision. You will know the possible options so you can choose which solution is best for you.
Choose a category above to learn more about each type of ramp.
If your home has any small stairways, wheelchair or scooter ramps may be the perfect solution if you use a wheelchair or scooter. Wheelchair ramps can include curb ramps, threshold ramps, and even semi-permanent modular wheelchair ramp systems to accomodate any height and space requirement.
Rubber wheelchair ramps and aluminum ramps for wheelchairs are available in many sizes and configurations. We’ll help you determine which ramp is right for you.
If you’re seeking information to assist with funding for ramps, the Province of Alberta has a Grant Program which may be applicable to some situations. There are eligibility requirements and limits each benefit year.
The program is called the Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) and we’ve included the guidelines and criteria document supplied by the Alberta Government here for download. For even more information, you can check out our funding page.
Entranceway Options – Pros and Cons of Each
There are many options to consider for entry and exit points from homes and businesses, garages, stairways, porches, decks and more.
Ramps
Wheelchairs or mobility scooters- Advantages
- • No mechanical parts (no failures)
- • No electrical parts (no failures)
- • QRamps have high coefficient of friction meaning good slip resistance is built in
- • There are several types of ramps available for different solutions (threshold, modular and portable for when you’re travelling)
- Disadvantages
- • Length is sometimes insurmountable at a 1:12 ratio over two risers (that would be 15″)
- • The distance and cost of ramps often make a VPL a better choice
- • Ramps rising over 3-4 steps may be difficult for self-propelled wheelchair users because of angle of incline
- • Ramps take up the greatest amount of space of all the solutions
Wheelchair Lifts
Vertical Platform Lift- Advantages
- • Can lift users up to 14 feet in height
- • Minimal space footprint in comparison to ramp solutions
- • Easy to use
- • Have a capacity up to 750lbs (meaning user, plus caregiver, load of groceries, etc. can all go in one trip)
- Disadvantages
- • The shortest lift available is 28″
- • VPL is the most expensive of all the solutions
- • It reaches higher heights therefore requires more safety devices
- • Usually requires some type of renovations such as a platform build to ensure it is flush with the entry area
Stairlifts in Garages
If able to do self-transfers- Advantages
- • Takes less room than a VPL if you’re able to manage your own transfers
- Disadvantages
- • Potential tripping hazard
- • Not as easy to use compared to VPL
- • May require zero intrusion style
- • May need to have stairs in garage rebuilt to accomodate stairlift
Outdoor Stairlift
When the other options won't work- Advantages
- • When other choices won’t work due to space limitations this solution will work
- Disadvantages
- • It’s outdoors, so it will require clearing off and covering when not in use
- • It can become unplugged
- • It’s about 2x the price of an indoor stairlift