How Do You Push A Wheelchair Safely Up A Ramp By Yourself?
Part of the accessibility challenges a wheelchair user encounters is pushing a wheelchair on ramps. Wheelchair or handicap ramps are installed in buildings and sidewalks to provide ease of access for people with mobility concerns, without having to use the stairs. A regular wheelchair user, using either a manual or electric-powered chair, can usually climb the ramp safely. The following guide teaches how to push your wheelchair safely on a ramp. Before climbing up the ramp, put your anti-tippers down in a functional position. An anti-tipper is a device attached to a wheelchair, meant to prevent it from accidentally tipping over backwards. If you need to disconnect this device before moving on, keep in mind to maneuver your wheelchair carefully. Push your wheelchair onto the ramp. Lean forward as you go up to prevent the chair from tipping backwards. The other way you can go up is to use momentum. Speed up before you reach the base of the ramp, and then quickly propel the chair in an up
