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Selecting a Threshold Ramp for Your Sliding Glass Doors

Posted on January 21, 2022April 29, 2022 by Thom Disch
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Jan

Learn how to choose the right threshold ramp for your sliding glass or patio door.

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Accessibility, Safety

How To Make Your Home Accessible for Aging-in-Place

Posted on December 23, 2021December 23, 2021 by Thom Disch
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Dec

What is Aging-in-Place? Aging-in-place refers to staying in one’s own home and community as they age. As our loved ones get older, they become more prone to slips and falls that could lead to life-altering health conditions. The problem many seniors face is that while their homes served them well in their younger years, they […]

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Accessibility, Safety

How to Make Your Garage Entryway Door Wheelchair Accessible

Posted on November 9, 2020October 13, 2021 by Thom Disch
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Nov

For someone in a wheelchair, finding the best way into and out of a home can be a daunting process. When you’re fully ambulatory, you don’t think of a step or two as much of a challenge. When you’re in a wheelchair or use a scooter, the front steps to your home can seem insurmountable. […]

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Accessibility, Safety

What makes a portable ramp safe?

Posted on September 11, 2020October 13, 2021 by Thom Disch
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Sep

When my grandfather was nearing the end of his life, he had to use a wheelchair most of the time. The nursing home he was living in was equipped with ramps, but when it came time for visits home, we had to find a safe entry and exit pathway into our home. These trips were […]

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Accessibility, Safety

Outdoor Accessibility at Restaurants in a Covid-19 World

Posted on July 31, 2020September 1, 2021 by Thom Disch
31
Jul

Of all the things that people miss during the season of COVID-19, dining at a favorite restaurant is likely to be at the top. Who doesn’t miss a great burger, a perfectly cooked omelet, or a great craft cocktail? In this brave new world, restaurant dining has effectively become outdoor dining, and leave it to […]

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Accessibility, Overview, Safety

On the House with Thom Disch at the National Hardware Show

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Veronica Etherton

The 2019 National Hardware Show was a blast! Handi Ramp owner and Stop the Slip author, Thom Disch got the chance to sit down with the Carey Brothers for a great guest interview. The Carey Brothers’ On The House programs provide valuable home building and renovation advice, drawn from their 70+ years of combined experience […]

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Posted in Accessibility, Overview, Safety  |  Tagged HandiTread, home safety, non slip tread, non slip treads, safety, slip trip fall, Slips and falls, stair nosings, surface
Accessibility

When Does Regulation Go Too Far (Or Not Far Enough)?

Posted on June 28, 2016July 11, 2018 by Veronica Etherton

In Ridgefield, Connecticut residents were furious to find that the wheelchair ramp at their local CVS Pharmacy has been removed and replaced with stairs. Wheelchair and stroller users now must use the far side of the store to gain access.  People are outraged and encouraging the ramp to be put back where it originally was […]

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Posted in Accessibility  |  Tagged ADA accessible ramp, ADA regulations, Connecticut, CVS, CVS Pharmacy, family, government regulations, home safety, Michigan, public buildings, safety, wheelchair ramp 1 Comment
Accessibility

“What length ramp should I order for 3 stairs?”

Posted on December 22, 2015October 13, 2021 by Thom Disch

“What length ramp should I order for X stairs?” It’s the question that should be asked when you first look into purchasing a wheelchair ramp. It gets you thinking about how steep that slope will be and how to make it as easy as possible on yourself or your loved ones.  Placement rise directly affects how long […]

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Accessibility

Large Accessibility Ramp Systems

Posted on October 5, 2015October 21, 2015 by Tor

Last year we were asked to create a structure for Battery Park in New York.  Our guys traveled from our home base in Chicago out to the Big Apple for a few days to install the custom ramp.  Since this ramp is ADA Compliant, now everyone has a chance to check out the historic area. Not […]

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Accessibility

Holiday Visitability

Posted on November 25, 2014March 18, 2015 by Matthew E

As we dive headfirst into this year’s holiday season, it is important to keep your houseguests’ comfort in mind. There are several ways in which you might accommodate your visitors. You might clean the house before Thanksgiving or Christmas or set up an elaborate holiday display in your front lawn. You are going to want […]

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