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This applies not only to people who use wheelchairs but also to those who have difficulty climbing stairs, such as people who have arthritis or hemiplegia and those who use walkers, crutches or canes. To be safe and most effective, ramps should be built with a few basic guidelines in mind.  \nSlope: Slope is the term used to describe how steep a ramp is. The slope is extremely important because it affects how difficult it is to travel up and down the ramp. If the slope is too steep, the ramp may be too difficult for someone to use or may even be unsafe.  \nComparison of 1:12 and 1:20 slopes  \nA gentler slope has less resistance for either walking or wheeling.  \nThe 1 to 12 slope should be seen as the steepest slope to be built and may be too steep for some people.  \nWidth: The width of the ramp should be at least 36 inches. Before building a ramp ask this question:  \n\"Is a ramp the best solution?\"  \nThere may be alternatives available that will do a better job of meeting the needs of all of the people involved. Sometimes a new set of long-trend low-riser steps can be built for a person using canes, crutches or a walker. Sometimes, a lifting device can be used rather than building a ramp. Consider the length of time the access solution is likely to be needed. If the anticipated need is quite short, it may be cost-  \neffective to consider alternate living arrangements. Many factors need to be evaluated in order to come up with the solution that best meets your needs. Assistance for access planning may be available from a Center for Independent Living in your area.  \nConsider these points once you have decided that a ramp is the best solution.  \n• Who's the primary user?  \n• What type of assistive device does the person use (cane, crutches, walker, manual or electric wheelchair, motorized 3-wheel cart)?  \n• Will the person's abilities change? Plan for anticipated changes.  \n• Will the person use the ramp independently or will help be needed?  \n• Who will provide help and what are that person's abilities?  \n• Which entryway is best for the ramp? Consider the inside as well as outside. Narrow doors or hallways can prevent access to a doorway from the inside.  \n• Placement of existing door handles and swing direction of doors.  \n• Where does the person want to go most often (garage, driveway, front sidewalk)? Where is the best place to access transportation?  \n• If there is an attached garage, can a ramp be placed inside?  \n• How will the ramp affect available yard space?  \n• Are there barriers such as trees, shrubs, poles, etc.?  \n• How will the ramp appear?  \n• What are the local zoning requirements for lot lines and setbacks?  \n• What will the cost be? Is there help available for financial assistance if needed?  \nGetting a Ramp Built: With information and materials available from most local building supply stores, an individual with ordinary carpentry skills can fabricate his or her own ramp. This is clearly demonstrated by the millions of homemade decks that have been constructed over the past few years. If a person lacks the basic carpentry skills, a local carpenter or contractor should have little trouble constructing a ramp. However, don't assume the builder you choose will have knowledge of the guidelines for ramps included in this publication. If the builder is unfamiliar with ramps for use by people with disabilities, a copy of this publication or similar information regarding guidelines for ramp construction should be provided to the builder to avoid an unsafe or unusable structure. Remember who the user will be-it won't be the builder.  \nIn cases where financial resources are limited, the ramp might become a public service project of a local service organization, school carpentry class, carpenter's union, or vocational ","cbCaioaXqjU6ATT2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioaXqjU6ATT2","pdf",859001,64,"English","# Slope\n## Comparison of 1:12 and 1:20 slopes\n# Width\n# Access solution decision process\n## Planning questions for ramp design\n# Getting a Ramp Built\n## Alternatives and support resources\n# Modular ramp design\n## Recyclable components and customization\n# Examples of good and bad ramps","[{\"question\":\"What should be considered first before building a ramp?\",\"answer\":\"Start by asking whether a ramp is the best solution for the people involved. 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