I need to make a ramp for my husband.
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Here you go!
https://www.adawheelchairramps.com/wheelchair-ramps/ada-guidelines.aspx
https://www.thebalance.com/ada-ramp-construction-844440
https://m.wikihow.com/Build-a-Wheelchair-Ramp
The ADA site has all the current codes, there are many other websites to help you break down those codes for everyday people to build whatever they may need. Easy to Google!
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-maximum-good-slope-for-a-public-pedestrian-ramp
https://www.ezaccess.com/tools/incline-calculator
I'm not of great help, but I did a search for grants that offer assistance (that I hope will help!).
https://www.handiramp.com/funding.htm
Check the code with your city too. They can be strict.
First of all, the VA should cover this. That said, the disability act states 1 inch : 1 foot. So, if your lower area is 2 inches below the higher area, the ramp needs to be 2 feet long. Likewise, if it is an outdoor ramp, the height in inches determines length in feet. This is why you often see switchbacks with a wide area for a wheelchair to turn.
have you checked with va they may help or provide
I will now . This may just be the one that is worth all the red tape.
Disabled American vets is worth a try! Start a go fund me page if you can’t find help! Our veterans should not have to suffer! Please thank your husband for his service!!!!! https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=9506&ovr_acv_id=3838&campaignSource=ONLINE&source=BS18002&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgKfy1OiP2gIVFmp-Ch064Q8xEAAYAiAAEgLEVfD_BwE
There has to be help out there! Also try amramps! Please keep us posted ! Head up , boots forward!!!
Check your local building codes too. Up here (small town in MA), there is a rule about 1" to x feet where it is 1" in height to x feet in length. I cannot recall the number of feet required.
Contact your local American Legion normally they have resources or someone that have knowledge.