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The Importance of Handrails on Wheelchair Ramps

December 27, 2022 by Alexandra McDonald

The Northern NJ Amramp team installed this accessibility ramp in front of a client's home.

Do you know the importance of handrails on wheelchair ramps? Handrails are crucial for people with disabilities, as they can help them feel safe and secure when using a ramp. Handrails also provide a barrier between the wheelchair and the edge of the ramp, preventing anyone from accidentally falling off the ramp. If you’re unsure … Read more

10 Tips for Accessible Travel This Holiday Season

February 24, 2023November 15, 2022 by Alexandra McDonald

Lady in a protective mask sitting in a wheel chair being pushed by an employee

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and relaxation. But for some elderly and disabled people, this can be difficult to achieve because of accessibility issues. That’s why we’ve put together 10 essential tips for accessible travel that will help you get the most out of this special time.

Disabled Teacher Instructs First-Graders About Disability

April 3, 2023September 13, 2022 by Alexandra McDonald

There’s a direct frankness to the way 6-year-olds see the world that would be easy to mistake for rudeness. But Daija Coleman knows better. On the first day of her first year as a first-grade teacher, Coleman knew her Jardine Elementary School students would be curious. Why was she in a wheelchair? Because her legs don’t work quite like theirs. Why did they always have to take the big ramp connecting the school’s first and second floors? Same reason.

Living Solutions for Aging Loved Ones

June 3, 2020 by Alexandra McDonald

Nearly 90 percent of surveyed seniors over age 65 want to stay in their current residence for as long as possible, but many of those homes are not equipped to let them “age in place”. Mental, physical, and financial health are also key considerations in deciding the best living situation for an aging loved one. … Read more

Amramp experts at National Workers’ Comp Disability Conference

April 3, 2023November 28, 2016 by Alexandra McDonald

Amramp shares installed accessibility innovations at NWCDC, nation’s leading workers’ compensation conference

Amramp Provides Access for Keystone Military Families Food Bank in Shoemakersville, PA

June 6, 2023November 21, 2016 by Alexandra McDonald

The wheelchair ramp installed in keystone military space at Randolph, MA

Keystone Military Families Food Bank is an organization based in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania that has been assisting deployed troops, veterans and military families since 2002. Their goal is to provide support to the military community while preserving their dignity. They are currently operating a food bank at their Shoemakersville center, serving from 40 to 60 families weekly. They found that some of their families had difficulty accessing the center because it was not wheelchair accessible. They turned to Nick Marcellino to install a wheelchair ramp. Nick and Amramp Philadelphia team were honored to be able to be able to help and provide the ramp.