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Mobility Makers: The Industry’s Leading Home Health Mobility Aids
By Emily Mullin
December 1, 2011

Folding Curb Ramp

Alumilite folding curb ramp
AlumiLite solid curb ramp
Also available is the AlumiLite folding curb ramp. Made of aluminum, this scooter ramp is lightweight and folds in half, making it as easy to carry as a suitcase. A similar model, the AlumiLite solid curb ramp, can be used as a more permanent ramp. The solid AlumiLite model is an all-aluminum curb ramp that provides a safe and secure transition ramp perfect for scooters.

Wheelchair Ramps

Amramp’s wheelchair ramps are available to rent or buy, and the company provides free home evaluation. The ramps are designed with safety in mind, with each product meeting and exceeding certain codes and guidelines set by the American Disability Association. Amramp’s products have a special, patented mesh wheelchair ramp surface that allows moisture to pass through to prevent puddles from forming, cutting down on the risk of accidental slips and falls. Additionally, the company uses a new paint system that enhances traction on the wheelchair ramp. If the owner or owners decide to move, Amramp’s wheelchair ramps can also be easily dismantled with no damage to the home or property and moved to any new home. 

Elevating Lift

The complete air moving elevating lift, or Camel, is designed to sit up and lift a fallen person from the floor either independently or with assistance. Operated by low air pressure using a battery powered compressor, the Camel lift is suitable for heavy individuals or bariatric patients as the device can lift up to 700 pounds. Not only are the Camel lifts simple to use, but they are also portable and can be packed away into a compact bag for storage. Additionally, the lifts can be used inside or outdoors.

Stairway Lifts

Nationwide ramp offering
Nationwide Ramps offers high-quality and affordable modular ramp systems, vertical lift platforms and stairway lifts. The SL350AC stairway lift, manufactured by Harmar’s Home Access Products, is the company’s top-selling stairway lift. It has a 350-pound capacity and provides mobility assistance up to 25 feet. The lift mounts to the stairs, not the wall, and only takes up 10 inches of width on a staircase. Constant pressure controls stop the lift the instant a user releases the control. The product also operates on a standard household current.

A variant of the SL350AC stairway lift, the SL350OD model is designed to withstand long-term outdoor use. Its component cover, seat and unit cover and header cover are all weathertight, and the lift is made of anodized aluminum, a special aluminum coating that protects against corrosion. The SL350OD model can also hold up to 350 pounds.

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