LIGHTWEIGHT MOBILE RAMP FOR USE WHILE ON HOLIDAY

gladys
gladys Community member, Scope Member Posts: 53 Contributor

Hi All. I am travelling with my son who is in a wheelchair around Sicily over Easter , by myself along with a 17 month year old. Can anyone recommend a good LIGHTWEIGHT RAMP they have used for travel in the past , for getting down steps etc. ?

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Emma

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  • Jean_OT
    Jean_OT Community member Posts: 511 Empowering

    Hi @gladys / Emma

    I’m unable to recommend a product from personal experience but I think what you need to search for online is “lightweight folding suitcase ramp”

    You can find examples here:

    https://www.otstores.co.uk/p/super_light_weight_dunslope_suitcase_ramps

    Hope this helps

    Jean

    https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-occupational-therapist

  • gladys
    gladys Community member, Scope Member Posts: 53 Contributor
    Hi Jean . Thanks so much for that and link to that website. Although somewhat horrified that they are £6-700 for the ramp. Guess I will have to do an application to a charity for one. Many thanks, Emma 
  • gladys
    gladys Community member, Scope Member Posts: 53 Contributor
    On another topic. I don't suppose you happen to know the average width do you of a powered chair. I am looking at house adaptations and wondering if the width that they want to open up the doors to would really be necessary ? Many thanks , Emma 
  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,195 Championing
    Have a look on ebay many £50-£150

    CR
  • gladys
    gladys Community member, Scope Member Posts: 53 Contributor
    Thanks for the tip !
  • Jean_OT
    Jean_OT Community member Posts: 511 Empowering

    Hi @gladys

    I have answered your query about average width of powerchairs on your other post about the same topic

    https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/41014/average-width-of-powered-wheelchair

    Now that I've realised that the query relates to your 17 month old I appreciate that it may be difficult to predict what your son's wheelchair needs and skills might be in future years.

    Generally speaking I would say that moving around a home is easier for a wheelchair user if you go for the widest doorway that is practical, rather than going for the narrowest doorway their chair will go through. So if you are 'future proofing' your home and intend to be there for some time it may be best to go for wider doorways rather than narrower ones unless you have a good reason not not.

    Best Wishes

    Jean  

  • gladys
    gladys Community member, Scope Member Posts: 53 Contributor
    Hi jean 

    thanks a million for for your input re doorway space . The 5 years old is / will be in a powered wheelchair. I guess we’ll stay in that home for a few years . So thanks so much .