1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Arthritis
Carol & Richard Eustice
Arthritis Blog

By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com Guides to Arthritis

Wheelchair Ramps Allow Easier Accessibility for Arthritis Patients

Friday June 9, 2006
Wheelchair ramps are necessary for wheelchair users to access buildings and homes with steps or steep door thresholds, and for accessing vans. Many disabled people and people with arthritis use wheelchairs to compensate for their mobility impairments, but full accessibility requires a wheelchair ramp. There is a broad range of wheelchair ramps available to meet all needs.

We've compiled a list of some of the best wheelchair ramps and a representation of each style of wheelchair ramp which is available. Consider your specific needs when shopping for a wheelchair ramp. Where you will use the wheelchair ramp and who will handle the ramp itself should be considered. Check out these Top Wheelchair Ramps.

Related Resources:

Photo by Rakusu (stock.xchng)

Comments

No comments yet. Leave a Comment

Leave a Comment

Line and paragraph breaks are automatic. Some HTML allowed: <a href="" title="">, <b>, <i>, <strike>

Explore Arthritis
About.com Special Features

Learn how you can reduce your your numbers with these nutrition and exercise tips. More >

Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >

  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Arthritis

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.