Creating Access and Inclusion in Worship

Constructing A New Ramp

Ramps are the most common method of creating an accessible route of travel when bridging a height difference up to several feet. A straight ramp is the easiest to use since it requires no turns by the user.

Ramps should include:

• curbs or railings on both sides of the ramp
• 36-inch minimum width between the handrails
• a slip-resistant surface
• a slope as close to 1/2 inch of rise for every 12 inches of run is ideal-check with a person using a wheelchair or a walker.