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You probably come across them from time to time: thresholds you just can't cross. This can be annoying and sometimes even cause dangerous situations. In this article we will tell you all about the threshold ramp.
A threshold ramp is a tool that can be used to overcome the distance between the ground and the threshold or obstacle. This can be in the house, but also around the house for example to drive into the garage, in a company or institution or even outside to enter the sidewalk. You no longer have to lift your physical aid and you avoid getting stuck, which reduces the risk of falling and annoyance.
For people with a physical aid it is sometimes difficult to get inside: houses or companies are not always wheelchair accessible. A threshold ramp can help you with this.
A threshold ramp is not only available for wheelchair users, but also for people with, for example, a walker, a walking frame, a mobility scooter or people with a (special needs) bicycle
In general, all Van Raam bicycles are suitable for threshold ramps, but just as there are differences in the weight, width and material of the bicycles, there are also differences in the weight, width and material of threshold ramps. We use the threshold ramps from www.drempelhulpen.com as a guideline.
A threshold ramp is made to make a space accessible, the weight of the physical aid does not matter. Even heavier vehicles such as a car or forklift truck are no problem for a threshold ramp. So you can easily ride a special needs Van Raam bicycle over a threshold ramp.
When purchasing a threshold ramp for a Van Raam special needs bike it is important to take the width of the bike into account. For example, a Van Raam tricycle has a maximum width of 75 cm, but a Fun2Go side-by-side tandem is a lot wider and has a width of 113 cm. For wider bikes for example, you could link two threshold ramps together to achieve the desired width.
Drempelhulpen.com has several threshold ramps, each with its own characteristics. You can think of different types of threshold ramps:
A rubber threshold ramp, a threshold ramp made of aluminium or a threshold ramp made of plastic;
An inside or outside threshold ramp;
A permanent or movable threshold ramp;
A one-sided, two-sided or three-sided threshold ramp.
It may be a bit difficult to determine which threshold ramp is best for you. For example, it is a good idea to think about if the threshold aid is only used for your Van Raam bike, or also for other physical aids. In addition, it is important to look at how high the threshold is that you need to cross and measure the threshold first, to make sure you order the right threshold ramp.
The price of a threshold ramp can vary a lot. For example, you have threshold ramp for a 10 euro, but also threshold ramps for a few hundred euro. Are you looking for an inexpensive threshold ramp? Then the budget threshold ramp can be a solution. The budget threshold ramp has a small raised edge at the front. For large wheels like on aVan Raam bicycle this is no problem. A threshold ramp can possibly be reimbursed by your municipality or insurance. This depends on your situation and the country where you live. You can ask your municipality or insurance for more information.
Maybe you already have an idea for a suitable threshold ramp based on this information. If you still can't quite figure it out, or would you like to receive more information or personal advice? Feel free to contact drempelhulpen.com (Roege International) by calling 0031 (0)592-344716 or sending an email to info@drempelhulpen.com.
If cycling becomes difficult due to your disability, you have the option to look at a special needs bike. Van Raam has adapted bikes that are suitable for different disabilities. A special needs bike makes cycling (together) with a disability often possible again. Click here to view these special needs bikes.
Sometimes cycling on a regular bike with two wheels is no longer possible and a tricycle is the solution. Van Raam is a manufacturer of special needs bikes and has several tricycles in its range that are suitable for an invalided person (someone with a disability). Read more about these tricycles here, view photos and read experiences of people with a Van Raam trike.
an Raam is specialised in special needs bicycles. These can be tricycles, but also tandems, wheelchair bikes, a scooter bike or a double rider cycle. Many of these bikes have three or more wheels, but Van Raam also has bikes with two wheels. Read more about cycling on Van Raam's unique two-wheeled bicycles here and see the advantages and user experiences.
Van Raam produces bicycles for all ages with specific adjustments for every disability. There are bicycles with which children with a disability can cycle themselves and special bicycles with which they can cycle together. There are also bicycles with which children with a disability can be transported. At Van Raam we produce different types of tricycles for young and old, but also tandems, wheelchair bikes, double rider cycles and transport bikes. Children can have various physical and mental disabilities at a very young age. In this article we tell more about bikes for children with a disability.
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