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Date Posted: 20:11:35 02/10/02 Sun
Author: Xpltivdletd
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Wheelchair-ramp from a <i>user's</i> perspective, please!

I *may* have the opportunity to build-in a ramp to one door of my house, as I prepare it for sale in the coming year. It's an old house and improving on the 32-inch doors would be cost-prohibitive, but there is a shot at a ramp. I know there are Fedgov parameters regarding the pitch--but beyond appeasing the bean-counters:

I would appreciate some input from some folks who depend on such ramps. Is the pitch required by Fedgov cool, or if space permits an easier slope would that be helpful? I know what I think, but I walk. AND... What if the surface is ...textured, to discourage skateboarders? Your inputs would be welcome.

"The reduction of numbers of lawfully-owned private arms is the opiate of governments."

-Xpltivdletd

RKBA! Regards, all.

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Having at least one accessible entrance to a home is good idea. -- HandiMan, 05:16:14 02/11/02 Mon
- Thanks much for the info & links. Next question... -- Xpltivdletd, 20:01:12 02/12/02 Tue
  - If it's lumpy it will be bumpy! Powered wheelchairs are fast and heavy -- and suitable for running over skateboards. LOL., 20:12:58 02/12/02 Tue

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