[Blind-rollers] modifications.
Michael Hingson
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Fri Jul 17 05:16:35 UTC 2009
Or is it water under the ramp? (grin)
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-----Original Message-----
From: blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jennifer Aberdeen
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 9:17 PM
To: Blind wheelchair users list
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] modifications.
Oh wow, I was told it was a must in Rhode Island. When I first had the short
ramp, a cop came to the door and said we had an illegal ramp. My mother
looked at him and said, "how do you suppose my daughter get out of the house
then?" They never bothered us again...well until the state came in.
Oh well, it's water under the bridge now :)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Hingson" <info at michaelhingson.com>
To: "'Blind wheelchair users list'" <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 11:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] modifications.
One inch of rise for every foot of ramp. Also, the ADA code is not
absolutely required for a house, but there is wisdom in attempting to meet
it or come as close as possible.
We have a ramp which allows Karen to visit all parts of our back yard. It
winds around part of the yard and has become an integral part of the
landscape. In total it drops more than five feet. There are ways to do
this in most places.
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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jennifer Aberdeen
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 4:56 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] modifications.
Yes, it would.
I had such a ramp that was built by a friend of the family's for me. I could
not safely go up or down that ramp. When the state came in to evaluate it,
they told me that ramp was "illiegal." It must meet ADA codes.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Holly Alonzo" <mommaholly at gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 6:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] modifications.
If it's one inch to every foot then you would have a foot drop off with
a inch long ramp. Wouldn't that be extremely steep?
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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Hingson
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 5:37 PM
To: 'Blind wheelchair users list'
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] modifications.
Actually, the code for ramps is one inch for every foot. Of course, a
private home may not need that gradual a slope, but remember that you
might wish to consider the resale value when constructing modifications.
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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Holly Alonzo
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 3:32 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] modifications.
Hi Paul, thanks. For this info. So if a porch is 2 feet off of the
ground, you need two feet of ramp? just clarifying.
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[mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Paul Wick
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 4:01 PM
To: Blind wheelchair users list
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] modifications.
Hi Holly,
What modifications your house needs depends on the specific needs of
your disability. (e.g. I use fewer grab bars than someone who is a
quad)Just measure the wheelbase of your chair for the doorways. The
slope of the ramp (and consequently the amount of space it takes up) is
determined by the height that you are trying to reach. (e.g. 1 foot of
rise for every one foot of ramp is the steepest is should be. Hope this
helps.
Paul
On Thu, Jul 16, 2009 at 1:46 PM, Holly Alonzo<mommaholly at gmail.com>
wrote:
> Hi all. Can you tell me what needs to be modified I in a house for a
> wheelchair? This house has no wheelchair accessibility because I
> never needed in the past. How wide do doorways need to be? Ramps,go
> that, what about stove and such. Basically any modifications that
> needs to be made.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Holly Alonzo
>
> www.hollyalonzo.com <http://www.hollyalonzo.com/>
>
> <outbind://18/Never%20Giving%20Up%20Hope_files/image002.jpg>
> You can get a copy of my book online at
> http://stores.lulu.com/hollyalonzo
>
>
>
> If you would rather Order a book directly from me. You may send an
> email to
>
> booksales at hollyalonzo.com
>
> and request a copy. A payment method can be arranged. I will do
> whatever is best for you.
>
>
>
> I have a print copy and an electronic copy. The print copy is on
> solid white paper with 14 point font, easier for low vision people to
> read. I also have accessible electronic copies for those using screen
> readers. Print copies are $13 and the electronic copy is $7.
>
>
>
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> Brainstem Implant. Please support and buy a book if you can.
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