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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Imagine you work two jobs seven days a week and come home each night to your three children – one of whom is paralyzed from the shoulders down after a horrible hit and run accident a few years prior. He’s been in an out of hospitals more times than she can remember and requires constant […]
Today, millions of Americans will take a moment or two to thank our armed forces for their service and sacrifice. Did you know Veterans Day was created by President Wilson in 1919 to honor those who served (should not be confused with Memorial Day which celebrates those in the armed forces who have died). Since […]
If you look back over the last 100 years, you’ll see that there have been a number of positive steps towards the creation of an equal and fair society. There have been a number of laws passed to ensure that people from different faiths and of different genders are treated with the respect that they […]
Hello, and welcome back. In our previous segment, we introduced the question of how to choose the best ramp to fit your needs, and because of its complexity, we decided to write a seven part series that will review detailed information to better help your decision. Location and Purpose of Your Ramp In this segment, […]
A New Wheelchair Ramp for a New Van While I was watching the news a few days ago, the local newsperson gave estimated statistics for the number of vehicles traveling later this year for the major holidays. Immediately following the news the next commercial was two car commercials promoting their respective 2013 models and “last […]
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 […]