Successfully educating children in San Jose, California, requires school administrators to carefully consider school accessibility for children with different abilities. REDD Team designs and manufactures quality wheelchair ramps helping schools to provide a conducive environment for students with mobility limitations. We aim to make all students feel valued and welcome to the school.
Accessibility in Schools
Unlike the common misconception, accessibility is not simply a set of rules people are expected to follow in school buildings. Instead, accessibility is all about the added value of considering children’s special needs when designing and constructing school buildings. When administrators consider accessibility from the onset, incorporating wheelchair ramps and other accessibility features will come with minimal costs.
School administrators need to invest in accessibility for both the short and long term. Parents, teachers, and school districts need to view the extra cost of accessibility as a long-term investment for children and youths.
Some school administrators may feel like the resources they spend on accessibility is unreasonable and negates other learning priorities. Such views reinforce the proposal for accessible construction to be regulated and enforced through state or federal requirements.
School administrators need to understand that low-cost and temporary access solutions may be costly in the long run. Therefore, invest in quality and durable accessibility features that will last for prolonged periods. At REDD Team, we manufacture some of the best aluminum access products. Our wheelchair access ramps will not rust, corrode or warp. They can withstand the rigors of use and the elements. In addition, they are virtually maintenance-free.
Cheap and temporary access solutions usually deteriorate quickly, necessitating new installation or repairs. Installing quality and durable access products gives peace of mind of knowing the product is safe for use with children for a prolonged period.
Common Access Solutions in Schools
Sidewalks and Walkways
Broken or cracked sidewalks and walkways may make it difficult for students with mobility problems to access schools. School sidewalks without curb ramps can also make it difficult for students with mobility limitations to gain access. Installing aluminum curb ramps can help enhance school access for children with mobility challenges.
School doorways should be level and slope gently. Installing ramps on school entrances and doors can improve student access to the school. Ramps should be installed on all doorways and entrances with steps or high thresholds.
REDD Team wheelchair ramps offer easy and affordable modifications for enhancing access for students with mobility problems. Our ramps are available in multiple sizes, shapes, and designs to accommodate the school’s unique needs and preferences. These ramps are not designed for students with mobility problems but for physically able individuals accessing the schools. They can withstand heavy traffic and have high load capacities. Their raised surfaces help to shed water, ice, and debris, enabling safe travel regardless of the weather. In addition, all our wheelchair ramps are made of durable, rust-resistant aluminum and are OSHA and ADA-compliant. REDD Team wheelchair ramps come pre-assembled and require only standard tools for installation. In addition, they are incredibly lightweight, making them easy to transport, install, or store.
Are you looking for quality and durable wheelchair ramps for schools in San Jose, California? We have been designing and manufacturing access products for our clients throughout the U.S. for many years. Contact REDD Team today or visit our website to order.
