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Lextastic

Renting accessible equipment (a ramp)?

Question

One of our friends uses a wheelchair. We are having a house warming party, and while the majority of it will be outside, the bathroom is (thankfully) inside. The house is a split level with 5 steps going upstairs. Is there any place we could rent a ramp? Is that a thing? Happy to drive anywhere and pay really any price.

Posted Jun 12, 2022, 3:52 PM UTC

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sevenseascapes•

Is there enough space for an appropriate run for a ramp without being too steep?

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LextasticOP•

It would be from our backyard so there is probably… 10-12 feet of clearance length wise.

ETA width wise it would be restricted because there are railings on the stairs.

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sevenseascapes•

Okay I was thinking of the inside staircase in a split if the entry was at ground. Rule of thumb for ramps is a 1:12 incline so you may still be kinda steep.

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LextasticOP•

Weirdly we have our backyard stairs access the top floor (which is where the bathroom is). Do you have any suggestions on who I could talk to? I have time to work it out.

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sevenseascapes•

Unfortunately I don't but if the party is outside maybe look into renting an accessible port a potty for everyone to use. It seems like you may need a lift rather than a ramp for interior access.

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Stargirl4•

I’d try Harding Medical. They do rentals and also sales. They may have something that works.

There are a couple portable options on Amazon. Maybe it’s something you could look into purchasing if you’d like to be able to have your friend over more than once.

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wrongbagels•

It might worth looking into an accessible port a pottie.

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