ADA Guidelines For Wheelchair Ramp Slopes

When it comes time to build ramps for wheelchairs, a lot is at stake. Not only do ramps have to be gentle on wheels but they also have to be safe and ADA compatible.

Researchers tested four ramp slopes (1:12, 1:10, and 1:6) by having caregivers and manual wheelchair users climb them at a self-selected pace. Pulse rate and blood pres