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Lightweight Scooter & Wheelchair portable ramps.

Lightweight portable scooter rampDunslope Light weight portable wheelchair ramp

Lightweight Scooter & Wheelchair portable ramps.

Users, Carers and Occupational Therapists will find these Dunslope super light weight wheelchair ramps from OTSTORES easier to handle than any other similar sized ramps on the market. They are easy to carry, open and position in place. The wide style and strength of the ramp enables a carer or OT to walk on the ramp safely as they push a wheelchair. The shorter ramps are ideal to keep in the vehicle or home for situations where there is an unexpected step to negotiate.

For active wheelchair users, the shortest ramp (order no RAMP407) is so practical and easy to use you will be able to handle and transport it yourselves; it can even be stored in a useful carry bag on the back of your wheelchair.

The maximum load is 300kg, it is made of fibreglass and super graphite which means they are so light most carers can pick them up by the Dunslope handle with one finger.

They are currently available in the UK in four lengths of 0.7 metre, 0.85 metre, 1.65 metre and 2.05 metre. They can be seen and tried in store at OTSTORES new retail showroom and demo centre in the central England area of Malvern Worcestershire.

The Dunslope ramp, from OTSTORES in Malvern Worcestershire fold vertically, so you can carry the ramp comfortably very much like a suitcase, but so much lighter.

These ramps have a special safe non skid surface giving excellent grip and with high visibility yellow safety lines along the edges of the folding ramps to guide the OT or carer when using the Dunslope.

These special ramps are ideal for wheelchairs, power chairs and scooters.

To see online go to Dunslope ramps

Mobility: Wheelchair Access Ramps

One of the most important accessories for wheelchair or mobility scooter users has to be the access ramp. With any disability aid it is important to get the best advice before embarking on the purchase of this important aid, and here at OT Stores we have a wealth of experience which has benefited buyers and not just assisted them but saved money by getting the correct ramp first time for the user.

Firstly you should always choose the longest  ramp possible- this produces less of a gradient and makes it easier and safer for the wheelchair or scooter to climb or be pushed onto. We always advise that a healthcare professional be consulted which will help you decide if a particular ramp is safe as well being suitable, also if you are wanting to transport the ramp in a vehicle think about the dimensions of the vehicle.

There are many types of ramps on offer at OT Stores and we have a comprehensive technical specifications file which can be accessed from our website.

Wheelchair Ramps

Most people think that wheelchair ramps are not only expensive but are sometimes too much trouble to carry around. Think again. Why loose out on  accessing places which have a step or incline simply because you are worried about such a purchase?

Wheelchair ramps are much different to how they used to be, they are now light in construction and easier to handle than ever. Most offer wide styling to give more strength and of course better access for a carer to effectively push the wheelchair up.

A short ramp can also give better flexibility when it comes to navigating that unexpected step or indeed to keep in the car.
Remember a modular doorstep ramp can cost as little as £26.00 ex vat.

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