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There are many different kinds of wheelchair ramps on the market today. Folding wheelchair ramps especially offer more accessibility to those who use wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Here are a few wheelchair ramps and their primary uses.

The first type is threshold ramps. As the name indicates these ramps have been designed so any type of threshold or raised landing can be easily accessed. A threshold ramp is made out of high quality aluminum. Because of that they are lightweight and extremely easy to handle.

To use, place the ramp against the doorway or raised area to make the transition from one area to another, smooth. These ramps are meant to be used for wheelchairs and scooters.

Threshold ramps fold easily and can be taken along for set up where needed. With this type of ramp, there’s no need to lift heavy chairs or scooters over thresholds.

Track ramps are designed to be used with both manual and power wheelchairs. Most of these ramps have telescopic channels that can be extended for use where there are moderate changes in elevation, like over curbs or steps.

A track ramp is easy to store since it collapses when the telescopic channels are retracted. They are lightweight so it’s an easy matter to bring them along so that you have them when the need arises.

There are many other folding ramps available. These include single fold and multi fold. Ramps like these are designed to be mainly used to assist in loading or unloading a wheelchair or mobility scooter in or out of a vehicle.

The most common ramps of this type are the single fold ramps. With this kind of ramp, you only have to unfold it, which is easy because it’s a single fold, then place it against the opening into the vehicle and roll the scooter or wheelchair in or out.

Single fold ramps come with handles built in so they are quite easy to move from place to place and they take up little space when it comes time to store them. They are made out of several different materials, come in different sizes, and can be used almost anywhere a ramp is needed.

Multi fold ramps are known for being quite versatile. Because of their design they can be used where longer elevation changes are called for. They are strong and durable and are designed to handle any class of wheelchairs or mobility scooters.

There is no getting around the fact that multi fold ramps are heavy, but those with handles are easy to move. Some multi fold ramps come apart so the weight is distributed among several pieces making for easier transport as well as storage.

With the availability of so many models of folding wheelchair ramps, finding one to fit your needs will be easy.

Folding wheelchair ramps are not the same as a regular aluminum loading ramp. Find out why it’s crucial to choose a ramp that has been specifically built for wheelchairs.