Portable ramps

Steve describes how portable ramps became essential as accessibility was often limited. He first relied on a four-foot ramp and car ramps for porches and single steps, including at a wedding venue, and later added a six-foot ramp to access homes with multiple steps. These portable ramps proved invaluable whenever full accessibility wasn’t available.

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Not everywhere we go is accessible which is no surprise. Our first portable ramp was a four-foot ramp. Before we had our AmRamp at our front door, we used this ramp to get onto our small porch from front door. We used a set of car ramps to traverse the steps. Not a perfect solution, but it worked.

We used this ramp when went places. It was perfect for one or two steps. For example, we had this ramp with us when we were at Kristyna’s wedding in Iowa. The reception venue was almost accessible. There was one step required to enter the building. It was a good thing we had the ramp.

We purchased the six-foot ramp to help us get into houses with up to four steps. This included both of our children’s houses here in town.

The portable ramps were a lifesaver when accessibility is an issue.

We purchased both ramps from Amazon.

Amazon.com: HOMCOM FSA/HSA Eligible Wheelchair Ramp 4FT, Folding Aluminum Threshold Ramp with Non-Slip Surface, Transition Plate, 594lbs Weight Capacity for Home, Doorways, Curbs, Steps : Health & Household

Amazon.com: VNN Portable Wheelchair Ramp 6FT, Seamless Non-Slip Aluminum Ramps for Wheelchairs for Home, Handicap Wheelchair Ramps for Home Steps, Aluminum Loading Dock Plates, Doorways : Industrial & Scientific

 

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Steve’s ALS stage

Late, Middle

ALS toolboxes

We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.

EARLY STAGE | July 2021 – November 2022

From first symptoms to the walker

Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
• Limited upper limb function

MIDDLE STAGE | November 2022 – August 2023

From walker to power chair

Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
• Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
• Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube

LATE STAGE | August 2023 – Current

Power chair

Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
• Lift transfers
• Loss of limb function
• Most nutrition through feeding tube

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