Ramp Resources
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Wheelchair Ramp Guide

Access & AdaptAbility
Contact Person: Marilyn
Phone: 810-733-0280 ext. 271
Information: Vendor that builds ramps and provides portable ramps and/or stair lifts Payment: cash, check, credit card

Access Builders
Contact Person: Tom Boers
Phone: 810-742-4023
Information: Vendor that builds aluminum, steel, and wood ramps Payment: cash or check.

Assistive Technology Loan Fund
Contact Person: Carrie Baugher
Phone: 810-244-3272
Information: low interest loans for ramps and/or home modifications.
Qualifications: Applicant must be a person with a disability or a parent/guardian of a person with a disability.
Payment: monthly loan payment until loan paid off

Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission
Contact Person: Peggy
Phone: 810-766-6541
Information: agency that gives grant/loans to people for ramps and/or bathroom conversions in Genesee County with the exception of Flushing, Linden, Davison, and the City of Flint.
Qualifications: Must own your home for at least one year, taxes and mortgage must be current, and household income limits fall within the following areas: 1 person $32,350; 2 person $36,950; 3 person $41,550; 4 person $46,150. Restrictions: No mobile home parks.
Payment: lf applicant is a senior, 100% of the debt is forgiven in five years. if applicant is under the age of 62, a percentage of the debt (up to 50%) must be paid back within a 2O year period; however, no interest or payments are required in those 20 years.

United Way
Contact Person: Teresa
Phone: 810-762-5831
Information: organization that utilizes UAW volunteers to provide free labor to build ramps. There is no income limit and application can be done over the phone.
Restrictions: Materials are not provided

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Contact Person: Patrick Phone: 810-230-8756 (option 4 for Rural Development)
Information: Provides grants for seniors 52+ to provide ramps or home modifications that are related to the health and safety of the applicant. Household income limits for the grant must fall within the following areas: 1 person $20,500; 2 person $23,400; 3 person $26,350; 4 person $29,250. Also, provides 20-year loans for applicants under the age of 67 for ramps and home modifications. Household income limits for the grant must fall within the following areas: 1 person $32,750; 2 person $37,450; 3 person $42,100; 4 Person S46,800.
Restrictions: Grants not available for the following areas: Flint, Flint Township, Burton, and the city of Grand Blanc.
Payment: Grants - no repayment; Loans - payback within 20 years, call Lori Grover for loan terms.

Veterans Administration
Contact Person: Case Worker
Phone: 800-827-1000
Information: Agency that has two grants for disabled veterans: specialty Adapted Home Program Grant that provides up to $63,780 for building or remodeling home or Home improvement Structural Alteration program that provides up to $12,756 for people with service connected disabilities.
Restrictions: Must be a disabled veteran.
Payment: Grant - no repayment

Wright & Filippis
Contact Person: Alice
Phone: 248-829-8226
Information: Vendor that provides portable ramps & stair lifts.
Payment: cash, check, credit card, insurance.  

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Service Organizations
Many service organizations will provide help with ramp installation on a limited basis. Consider contacting your local Kiwanis, Lions, Jaycees, Knights of Columbus. Contact city hall or the local Chamber of Commerce to obtain the names and telephone numbers of service groups in your area.

Greater Flint Jaycees
P.O. Box 1028
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 252-3376

Contact Person: Lloyd Broecker

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Ramp Contractors
This is not an endorsement for any contractor listed below. This information is provided for your convenience only.

Agree Building Company
3549 S. Dort Hwy.
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 742-3530
(810) 742-3402 (fax)

Bedrock Builders, Inc.
5136 N. Linden Rd.
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 739-0909
(810) 239-0909 (fax)

Duane Holley
6106 N. Jennings Rd.
Mt. Morris, MI 48458
(810) 789-3212 (office)
(810) 625-1946

Home Health Depot, Inc.
7717 Kensington Ct.
Brighton, MI 48116
(248) 264-7096 (office)
(248) 264-7097 (fax)

Re-Construction Inc
17250 Redford St.
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 537-2500 (office)
(313) 537-6763 (fax)

Vet's Access Ramps
9288 Seymour Rd.
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 632-2222 (office)
(810) 639-2233 (fax)

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Portable Ramp Resources
TIP: Always make sure the terms of the sale such as warranties, refunds and shipping and handling policies are clearly stated in writing. Once you receive the item inspect it immediately any problems with the item should be reported to the company and put in writing. When shopping on the internet be cautious. If you are not satisfied how the company is dealt with the problems contact the Better Business Bureau or the States Attorney Generals Office.

Consider hiring an Certified Aging in Place Specialist ( CAPS) to modify your home and address solutions to common barriers. CAPS are trained on the unique needs of older adults and home home modifications can enable older adults continue to live independently. Visit www.nahb.org for additional information and to locate a CAP specialist.  

Roll-A-Ramp
www.rollaramp.com

Adaptive Access
www.adaptiveaccess.com

Discount Ramp
www.discountramp.com

Sobak's Home Medical Inc.
112 W.  Exchange St.
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-8927

Wright & Filippis
2485 Crooks Rd.
Rochester Hill, MI 48309
(248) 829-8282

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Do-It-Yourself Ramp Resources
The North Carolina State University, Center for Universal Design publishes a wood ramp design publication that can be accessed at www.design.ncsu.edu/cud

The Ramp Project publishes a manual on ramp construction that is available free of charge at www.wheelchairramp.org

www.allegromedical.com/cart/ramphelp.asp provides a incline chart to determine the proper ramp length for you

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Basic Specifications For Handicap Ramps

• The maximum slope of the ramp is one inch of rise for each linear foot of run.

• The minimum clear inside width of the ramp between quad rails is 36 inches

• The maximum rise for any given ramp segment is 30 inches. Once elevation is at 30 inches, a flat platform must be added before incline can begin again.

• Flat landings must be at the top and the bottom of all ramps.

• Landings should be as wide as the ramp and a minimum of 60 inches in length.

• Handrails must be on each side of the ramp. The top handrails must be at least 30 inches above the ramp and no more than 38 inches above the ramp vertically.

• Attach a non-slip coating to ensure ramp surface does not become slippery when wet.

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Hiring a Contractor

• Get recommendations from friends, family and co-workers

• Call the local and state licensing board to verify licenses and certifications

• Contact the Better Business Bureau to check on complaints regarding contractor

• Get estimates and verify if there is a charge for the estimate before they come out.

• Ask for references and check them out

• The completion date and total cost should be in writing

• Make sure specifics are in writing (materials used, help, etc.)

• Always pay by check and only after the work is finished. If a deposit is requested, pay be check.

• Get proof of insurances and bonds.

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Complaint Resolution

BBB of Detroit & Eastern Michigan
30555 Southfield Rd. Ste. 200
Southfield, MI 48076-7751
Website: http://www.easternmichiganbbb.org
E-mail: info@easternmichiganbbb.org
Phone: (248) 644-9100
Fax: (248) 644-5026

Michigan Department of Attorney General
Lansing Office
G. Mennen Williams Building, 7th Floor
525 W. Ottawa St.
P.O. Box 30212
Lansing, MI 48909
Main Phone: (517) 373-1110
Consumer Protection: (517) 373-1140
Toll Free: (877) 765-8388
Facsimile: (517) 373-3042
Website: www.michigan.gov/ag

 

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