Modular wheelchair ramp Archives

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

Amramp Provides Accessibility For A Veteran In Need

April 3, 2023November 22, 2022 by Alexandra McDonald

Veteran wheelchair-user poses for photo on new wheelchair ramp.

Nicholas Marcellino: Today we are providing a ramp for a veteran in need. We connected with the Twilight Wish Foundation. We teamed up together to provide him accessibility with a ramp out his front entrance.

Make Your Summer Gatherings Accessible to Everyone

June 18, 2022June 18, 2022 by Alexandra McDonald

An adult hipster son with senior father in wheelchair on a walk in nature at sunset.

This year more than ever, summer will be a great time to get together with family and friends for cookouts, pool parties, weddings, and graduation ceremonies – just to name a few. If you want to make sure that everyone on your invitation list can attend your summer events, including those with mobility challenges, a wheelchair ramp rental or other accessibility solution from Amramp will make your summer gatherings a celebration for everyone.

Don’t Limit Summer Fun: Make Your Gatherings and Events Accessible to All!

May 23, 2023June 17, 2022 by Alexandra McDonald

Disabled woman in wheelchair listens to music

Summer is everyone’s favorite time to soak up the warm weather after the cold slip away. Parties are being thrown; kids are outside playing; but for those with mobility challenges, there isn’t always a guarantee they’ll be able to enjoy it with everyone else.

Doorways indoor and out, stairs, uneven surfaces, and more pose accessibility challenges that those without mobility concerns should consider when hosting an event. Allowing your home or event space to be fully accessible to everyone at your gathering promotes inclusion among all guests so that no one feels left out from the fun.

Make Access to Your Home as Safe as Possible This Winter

October 12, 2021 by Alexandra McDonald

Modular Wheelchair ramps for rent or to purchase

The winter season will be here soon for many North Americans, bringing with it shorter daylight hours, frigid temperatures, and snowstorms. In addition to winter’s upsides that include the holiday season, fireside gatherings with family and friends, and activities like skiing and skating, each year’s coldest months also create unsafe icy conditions on the walkways … Read more

Prevent Older Adults from Having Slip and Fall Accidents

September 13, 2021 by Alexandra McDonald

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every second of every day an adult aged 65 and older suffers a fall in the United States. According to the CDC, about 36 million older adults fall each year, resulting in more than 32,000 fatalities. One of the most effective ways to prevent … Read more