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2. Wheelchair ramp - Wikipedia

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   A concrete wheelchair ramp A portable wheelchair ramp. A wheelchair ramp is an inclined plane installed in addition to or instead of stairs. Ramps permit wheelchair users, as well as people pushing strollers, carts, or other wheeled objects, to more easily access a building, or navigate between areas of different height. Ramps for accessibility ...

3. Medicare and Medicaid coverage for wheelchair ramps - AOL

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   Medicare does not usually cover wheelchair ramps because they are considered to be home modifications. However, Medicaid may offer coverage. Learn more here.

4. Curb cut effect - Wikipedia

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   A curb cut. The curb cut effect is the phenomenon of disability-friendly features being used and appreciated by a larger group than the people they were designed for. The phenomenon is named for curb cuts – miniature ramps comprising parts of sidewalk – which were first made for wheelchair access in particular places, but were also welcomed by people pushing strollers, carts or luggage.

5. Wheelchair accessible van - Wikipedia

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   In addition, portable ramps are available for use with many vehicles and typically do not require any vehicle modification. Portable wheelchair ramps cost much less both to purchase and to maintain. Since they are not attached to the vehicle, they can also be used for other access applications. Minivans that are most frequently converted:

6. Wheelchair - Wikipedia

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   A more common variant is the beach wheelchair (beach-going wheelchair) [18] which can allow better mobility on beach sand, including in the water, on uneven terrain, and even on snow. The common adaptation among the different designs is that they have extra-wide balloon wheels or tires, to increase stability and decrease ground pressure on ...

7. Wheelchair ramp malfunctions on Salem carousel, injures ... - AOL

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   Carousel officials said the wheelchair ramp had not been used that day, but the frame around the ramp somehow broke loose, hit the volunteer standing at the operator station, and dragged her by ...