Should You Consider
Wheelchair Ramp Rentals?

If you’re not sure how long you will need the wheelchair, you might start by renting a ramp. If you find that you need the ramp longer than you originally thought, some companies allow you to apply a percentage of the rental costs you have already paid toward the purchase of the ramp.

Look into whether your insurance company will reimburse you for the cost of ramp rentals, especially in cases in which the installation of home ramps allows for home physical therapy instead of an extended hospital stay.

Others who may want to consider wheel chair ramp rentals are those who are traveling and want to make their van or destination lodging accessible to a wheelchair.

Ramp rentals should fulfill your needs, so make sure you do a thorough assessment before renting. Do you need a relatively simply ramp to help you bridge a curb or a step or two? Or a ramp that will enable you to access a mini- or full-sized van?

Take careful measurements of the van, door, or other opening. Take into account the durability of the ramp as well. Is it built to take the weight of the wheelchair? If you’re looking for a suitcase ramp, does it fold up easily and compactly? Can it be easily carried?

Above all, look for such safety features as non-skid surfaces and locking devices to hold telescopic ramps securely in place.

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