States throughout the U.S. consider education an essential service. However, some learning facilities in the country are not accessible for all students, especially those with mobility challenges, such as students on wheelchairs and scooters. School administrators need to install accessibility products such as wheelchair ramps to enable differently-abled students to access their facilities without movement inconveniences. At REDD Team, we support equal access to education, which is why we have installed thousands of wheelchair ramps in schools throughout the U.S.
Benefits of Installing Wheelchair Ramps in Schools
More obviously, it is essential to have wheelchair ramps in schools so that students with mobility challenges can easily access learning facilities. However, there are many other reasons for installing wheelchair ramps in schools, including positive psychological effects on users. First, installing wheelchair ramps in schools creates the attitude that the facility is open to all individuals, including the differently abled. It fosters equality in the school regarding access to the facility.
The more students struggle to access schools, the more strain and discomfort they encounter. However, installing wheelchair ramps in schools enhances access for all students and gives kids with mobility challenges a sense of independence, which boosts their confidence. In addition, improving access for all students is a teaching lesson; it teaches students what a nondiscriminatory society should look like.
Installing wheelchair ramps in schools makes students realize that a good society accommodates the rights of minorities and the differently-abled. Indirectly, accessibility policies in schools help to build a better generation of thinkers who focus less on discrimination and more on inclusion. In addition, installing wheelchair ramps in schools makes the facilities compliant with local rules and regulations. Schools must comply with OSHA and ADA regulations for commercial and industrial facilities.
Ramps in schools enhance access for students and everyone accessing the facility, including school administrators, teachers, parents, and delivery personnel. In addition, REDD Team wheelchair ramps minimize slips and falls in schools, which could cause significant injuries to students.
Factors to Consider When Installing Wheelchair Ramps for Schools
Consider a few things when shopping for a wheelchair ramp for your school.
Durability: Consider installing durable wheelchair ramps that can withstand heavy traffic experienced in most schools. REDD Team wheelchair ramps are incredibly durable and require little to no maintenance. In the end, you may save significantly by installing our wheelchair ramps because you won’t have to worry about regularly hiring contractors for maintenance.
Safety: Install wheelchair ramps with safety features such as treaded surfaces to enhance traction and handrails for user safety.
Affordability: Buy wheelchair ramps that fit your budget. At REDD Team, we understand that learning facilities in the U.S. may have limited budgets. Therefore, we offer products with excellent value for money. Although wood and other materials may be cheaper, our aluminum wheelchair ramps are more affordable in the long run. Our products do not corrode, rust, or rot, meaning you will use them for much longer than other products. Therefore, you won’t have to spend significant amounts of money on repairs or replacements for a prolonged period.
Local laws and regulations: Be sure to install wheelchair ramps that comply with local rules and regulations. REDD Team designs and manufactures OSHA and ADA-compliant access products, including wheelchair ramps.
At REDD Team, we strive to provide quality aluminum access products to our clients, including wheelchair ramps for schools. Please get in touch with us today to order.
