Many people go through life depending on the assistance of others. Such was the idea in this case. An employee at a Chicagoland Institution contacted us about outfitting their restrooms with grab bars for those physically disabled. Upon speaking with a disability expert, the school decided to purchase five grab bars to be used in one […]
Earlier this morning a potential customer contacted Handi-Ramp via phone and explained her situation. This is her story. Her husband, who is wheelchair bound 90% of the day, was lucky enough to have a friend build them a wooden ramp so that he could access their home more easily. Unfortunately, many problems arose after the […]
Truck driving is one of the jobs with the highest slip, trip, and fall rates. As a result, it is an industry with a high cost of workers’ compensation. To ensure the highest safety for its drivers, one of the many safety precautions for getting in and out of the cab is the three point […]
Yard ramps are some of the largest and most impressive ramps used in material handling and industrial applications. They start their lives shiny and new and live a long life, traveling many miles across the country to various locations to help out as temporary loading docks. Portable Dock Ramp Acting as a temporary loading dock, […]
Any disease can become disabling if you let it overcome you. I know someone who has multiple sclerosis. It hasn’t held her back. Another friend got sick at a young age, nearing the prime of her life. She had beautiful hand writing and still does, but after MS it was harder to control. She had […]
My Grandparents have lived in their house for over 50 years. Six months ago, my grandmother tripped and fell down the stairs while carrying laundry up to the bedroom. It was everyone’s worst nightmare, only now it was our reality. My mom and dad got the call around 8pm and there we were heading to […]
We’ve all been there. You spent hours online researching that one item to make this year the best Christmas ever. You’ve carefully measured the area best for it, asked friends about their experience purchasing one, and devoted even more hours thinking about holding it, then coming up with that one reason not to get it. […]
It was a hot August day when Alex answered the phone at Handi-Treads in Libertyville, IL. “Hello, this is Handi-Ramp. How may I help you?” Alex said. “Hello. I am looking for a product called Handi-Tread™. We saw it on your website. It looks like we need your treads.” “Sure, I am happy to help. […]