RAMPS
Information about HOW TO BUILD A RAMP
Minnesota Ramp Project provides a manual on building a ramp as well as a video. They have a link to a section called "Financial Information" that suggests resources for assistance in building and/or paying for ramps.
Adaptive Access provides information about building a wooden or concrete ramp. The company also sells ramps.
AmBility - Building Ramps. A pdf file with information developed by the Minnesota Ramp Project - old but good
Buy or rent a ramp
Disability systems, incorporated
Check with local medical equipment loan closets for resources of portable ramps (usually 2-3 step max height) and/or suggestions for organizations that might help build/purchase a ramp.
Michigan Organizations that have programs to help with ramps:
Bay County - Disability Resource Center Loan Closet. They also help build ramps. Phone: 989-895-5444
Check with Senior Citizens Organizations.
RESOURCES TO HELP BUILD AND/OR PAY FOR RAMP
Note: veterans who become disabled at any time in their life for any reason can receive a free ramp from the Veterans Administration; however, you must have an examination by a VA doctor in order to receive a prescripton and a ramp
Bay County - Disability Resource Center . They also help build ramps. Phone: 989-895-5444
Macomb - contact United Way and ask about Ray West Memorial Ramp Project for assistance.
Macomb County Temporary Ramp Project (586) 469-5012
Monroe - Project Ramp, 216 N. Monroe Street, Monroe, MI 734-242-1331 (for those under 60)
Oakland - contact United Way and ask about Ray West Memorial Ramp Project for assistance.
Washtenaw - Neighborhood Senior Services (Seniors only) 734-712-7775
Wayne - contact United Way and ask about Ray West Memorial Ramp Project for assistance.
Last updated 10/24/07