Installing wheelchair ramps and providing access to other parts of the home, office or other premises that would otherwise be out of reach for wheelchair users is crucial in handing back individuals' independence.
These adjustments should conform to all wheelchair regulations, and specialists should put together a host of solutions for users that meet stringent legislation while providing functionality and ease of use.
Their lightweight construction ensures strength but easy pick-up, meaning they can be taken anywhere comfortably.
Many of today's wheelchair ramps fold away into a briefcase size, complete with a carry handle, in a matter of seconds, to ensure maximum efficiency.
And they are easy to set-up in timely fashion as well.
There is also a range of wheelchair lifts available that provide convenient and dignified access for people with disabilities into buildings where access has until now been restricted or completely unavailable.
This lift selection provide access to both indoor and outdoor applications, from conference facilities to sports halls, making them ideal for use within environments such as airports, universities, colleges and commercial premises.
BS 8300:2001 is a regulation regarding the design of buildings and their approach to the needs of disabled people.
It is a source of best practice for architects, builders, landlords and facility managers.
It encourages design solutions that enable ease of access for wheelchair users to public buildings such as schools, theatres, shops etc.
Within the BS 8300:2001 framework is a section of legislation on portable ramps.
Regulation is sketchy at best in this area, but suggests that where physical access to a building is 'unreasonably difficult' then steps to remedy this through reasonable adjustments should be made.
The Disability Discrimination Act1995 (c 50) is an Act of the Parliament that states that it is unlawful to discriminate against people in respect of their disability in terms of employment, the provision of goods and services, education and transport.
It is a civil rights law, and ensures that disabled people are not inhibited in the life that they can lead.
If you are seeking the services of a wheelchair service provider, make sure that you work with an organisation that adheres to all access and wheelchair ramps regulations, and who strive to make the life of disabled people that little bit easier by doing everything they can to ensure access to all locations.
These adjustments should conform to all wheelchair regulations, and specialists should put together a host of solutions for users that meet stringent legislation while providing functionality and ease of use.
Their lightweight construction ensures strength but easy pick-up, meaning they can be taken anywhere comfortably.
Many of today's wheelchair ramps fold away into a briefcase size, complete with a carry handle, in a matter of seconds, to ensure maximum efficiency.
And they are easy to set-up in timely fashion as well.
There is also a range of wheelchair lifts available that provide convenient and dignified access for people with disabilities into buildings where access has until now been restricted or completely unavailable.
This lift selection provide access to both indoor and outdoor applications, from conference facilities to sports halls, making them ideal for use within environments such as airports, universities, colleges and commercial premises.
BS 8300:2001 is a regulation regarding the design of buildings and their approach to the needs of disabled people.
It is a source of best practice for architects, builders, landlords and facility managers.
It encourages design solutions that enable ease of access for wheelchair users to public buildings such as schools, theatres, shops etc.
Within the BS 8300:2001 framework is a section of legislation on portable ramps.
Regulation is sketchy at best in this area, but suggests that where physical access to a building is 'unreasonably difficult' then steps to remedy this through reasonable adjustments should be made.
The Disability Discrimination Act1995 (c 50) is an Act of the Parliament that states that it is unlawful to discriminate against people in respect of their disability in terms of employment, the provision of goods and services, education and transport.
It is a civil rights law, and ensures that disabled people are not inhibited in the life that they can lead.
If you are seeking the services of a wheelchair service provider, make sure that you work with an organisation that adheres to all access and wheelchair ramps regulations, and who strive to make the life of disabled people that little bit easier by doing everything they can to ensure access to all locations.