http://www.amramp.com en markr@americanramp.com Copyright 2009 2009-09-10T13:54:01-05:00 http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/test/ http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/test/#When:13:54:01Z 2009-09-10T13:54:01-05:00 http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/funding_sources/ http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/funding_sources/#When:20:54:00Z Hi Rick - Need to put a ramp at our Church Hall. Our group makes food for receptions after funerals and a lot of elderly people use this Hall. We have several steps and it makes it very hard for them to get in and out. We have some funding available but need to know if there is funding available anywhere to help us with this project. I have a call into your company for a free estimate and am waiting to hear back to set up a day and time. Thank you for any help you could give us with funding sources. Kathy 2009-06-28T20:54:00-05:00 http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/northampton_ma_housing_authority/ http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/northampton_ma_housing_authority/#When:15:58:00Z Recently, Amramp was called in to solve two accessibility issues at the Cahill Apartment complex run by the Northampton (MA) Housing Authority. A multi-unit apartment building required two small ADA compliant ramps, each to make accessible a single step. The second issue involved building an ADA compliant ramp on the Community Building where there are 6 steps leading up to the entry door and a 90 degree turn was required. The Amramp system is built from recycled steel modular pieces bolted together on site. Steel decking allows snow to pass through so that little maintenance will be required for snow removal next winter. Because the Amramp system is painted black, the surface of the deck will be warmer than the ambient air temperature thus helping to promote the melting of ice or snow. Two handrails are built into the system and in the case of the Community Building ramp, safety pickets were supplied in areas 30" above the ground. Both ramps were installed in approximately 5 hours on the same day. The Amramp system is designed to solve both small and large accessibility issues. 2009-05-19T15:58:00-05:00 http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/the_4th_annual_community_caregiver_conference_little_tokyo_service_center/ http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/the_4th_annual_community_caregiver_conference_little_tokyo_service_center/#When:00:00:00Z The 4th Annual Community Caregiver Workshop was held today at the Nishi Hongwanji Temple in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA. American Ramp Systems exhibited the American Ramp Systems and spoke with many of the 200 attendees about the mobility needs and solutions. Bill Watanabe, Executive Director of the Little Tokyo Service Center recounted in his opening remarks how he and his brothers were caregivers for their mother. He counseled the caregivers in the audience on the two "B"'s; Do your Best and Keep your life Balance. As a Caregiver, you can only do your best. Assisting your family member so much that you neglect your responsibilities does disservice to yourself, your family and your family member for which you arecaring. You can assist your family members well only if you keep your life in balance. Dr. Anna Nguyen from the USC Fall Prevention Center of Excellence advised attendees on Intrinsic, Behavioral and Extrinsic factors causing falls. Janet Morris, Director of Bet Tzedek Caregiver Project shared information on making Legal, Financial and Health Decisions. 2009-05-10T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/ventura_film_premiere_thy_will_be_done/ http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/ventura_film_premiere_thy_will_be_done/#When:22:10:00Z This is a good documentary.  Jacob Cunningham directed the 2009 film, Thy Will Be Done about the life of Kevin Natale who as a 14 year old in 1994 was shot in neck and paralyzed by a next door neighbor.  The film is the story of Kevin’s journey and the impact on his family and the shooter’s family.  See http://www.thywillbedonefilm.com. Kevin, friends and others used the American Ramp Systems wheelchair ramp to enter the screening room at the Elks Lodge in Ventura where the Ventura Film Festival was held this last weekend.  Kevin has an amazing journey with faith, resilience and forgiveness.  Brett McKee American Ramp Systems brettm@americanramp.com 2009-03-31T22:10:00-05:00 http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/american_ramp_systems_at_ted_conference_with_living_homes/ http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/american_ramp_systems_at_ted_conference_with_living_homes/#When:15:20:00Z American Ramp Systems Los Angeles recently installed a ramp at the TED Conference in Long Beach.  Living Homes of Santa Monica constructed a pre fabricated sustainable home for the TED Conference at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center.  To insure accessibility to the home, Living Homes turned to American Ramp Systems to construct a ramp bridge.  An ADA 18 foot ramp was quickly constructed and will be rented for three weeks while the display is in place.  The ramp and home will be available through February 20, 2009.  2009-02-10T15:20:00-05:00 http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/response_to_rick/ http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/response_to_rick/#When:13:07:00Z Hi Rick, Thanks for contributing to our blog. It is our hope that you and others will be able to use the information here to find funding for the wheelchair ramp at your church or perhaps use the blog as a resource to locate another blogger here who can lead you in the right direction. Of course, we will do all we can to help you through the process. First off, as we install wheelchair ramps throughout the country I must ask where your church is located. The next step would be for us to get in touch with you to provide a free evaluation of the property to determine what is needed. Once you have this evaluation and estimate, you will be ready to approach funding sources with a specific project and pricing in mind. Please respond here or call us directly, at 888-715-7598 (toll free) so that we can help you through the process. We look forward to hearing from you! Mark 2009-01-27T13:07:00-05:00 http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/rick/ http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/rick/#When:15:43:00Z Hi, I am looking for funding to build a handicap ramp at my church.  Can you tell me if there are any sources that might fund such a project with either full funding or possibly matching funding.  We have been trying to gather funds for several years now and cannot reach our goal.  Both my mother and father and countless others would have attended church weekly if it was physically possible for them to climb the steps to the church. Thanks for any help that you may offer. Sincerely, Rick K 2009-01-22T15:43:00-05:00 http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/ramp_for_joni_and_friends/ http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/ramp_for_joni_and_friends/#When:13:44:00Z We recently installed a ramp for Joni and Friends at the Dana Point Ritz Carlton in Orange County, CA for one of their performances. Joni and Friends, founded by Joni Eareckson Tada, is an International Disability Center that for over a quarter of a century has been dedicated to extending the love and message of Christ to people who are affected by disability through song, prayer and presentations. Their objective is to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of this group of people in practical ways. For more information on this organization, please visit their website at http://www.joniandfriends.org/. 2008-12-24T13:44:00-05:00 http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/my_sister_in_law/ http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/my_sister_in_law/#When:22:15:00Z My sister in law has recently been diagnosed with cancer. She has breast cancer which spread to the lymph nodes, which spread to her spine. She has to be fully reclined in her chair at home and her wheel chair. She under went radiation for the growths on her spine but it not work. She is living on morphine. She and my brother own a mobile home in a park and the park requires that a ramp be built by a licensed contrator, and with all the medical bills and now only one income, the simply can not afford it. We are looking for someont to donate or build at a reduced price if possible. She is a wonderful person and has always been a hard worker. Thank you all for reading this. 2008-10-14T22:15:00-05:00 http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/touching_peoples_lives/ http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/touching_peoples_lives/#When:18:48:00Z One of the joys of working for American Ramp Systems is to know that every ramp we install is improving someone’s quality of life. While the majority of the time our ramps are just getting people in and out of their homes for medical appointments, we also get them to their boat docks, to their children’s weddings, to a grandson’s birthday party, to watch their son play football, to join their classmates on the stage on graduation day, to get in and out of the election polling site, to a family picnic and so much more. I have some personal experience with an American Ramp System. My mother recently had a stroke and I had a ramp put in front of my house last month. My Mom can go to church again on Sunday mornings and just go for a walk (or, should I say, ride) up and down the street for some fresh air. From time to time, I’d like to tell you some of the stories of the lives we’re touching and improving at American Ramp Systems. We faced a challenge this August in Western Michigan. How do we get an 85 year old lady and her 103 year old mother down 11 very steep steps to their patio boat to cruise the lake by their home? We found a way. Now these wonderful ladies are able to enjoy the end of summer on the lake rather than just longingly gazing at it from their window. A father in Cleveland, Ohio wanted to watch his son play football, but the high school field was not able to accommodate his wheelchair. This father was determined and convinced the high school to install an American Ramp. But the story doesn’t end there. The father is now able to enjoy his son’s home games, but soon found out that many of the school’s on the away schedule were also not equipped to accommodate wheelchair access. So far he’s worked to have 3 of the schools install ramps for spectators. No matter what the score, this team sure has a winner behind them! 2008-09-25T18:48:00-05:00 http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/wheelchair_ramp_in_denver_colorado/ http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/wheelchair_ramp_in_denver_colorado/#When:15:10:00Z Katherine Keeley, our Franchise Partner from Denver, Colorado will be supplying a wheelchair ramp to a home that is part of the Denver “Parade of Homes”. Local chapters of the National Association of Home Builders put on a “Parade of Homes” in order to showcase the newest and best in construction and design. AmRAMP takes pride in being able to help the NAHB to provide access to it’s members and customers. 2008-08-27T15:10:00-05:00 http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/wheelchair_ramps/ http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/wheelchair_ramps/#When:16:41:00Z Every single day, across the United States, local experts from American Ramp Systems are helping people to lead a better life by providing them with a high quality ramp system. How can we help you? Technorati Profile 2008-08-06T16:41:00-05:00 http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/ramps_progarm_richmond_va/ http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/ramps_progarm_richmond_va/#When:18:40:00Z Bill Grove, our Franchise Partner from Richmond, VA recently supplied the material to make 6 wheelchair ramps for community members in need. RAMPS stands for Ramp Access Made Possible by Students and more information is available on their website. http://www.rampsbystudents.org. 2008-07-11T18:40:00-05:00 http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/a_great_place_to_share_stories/ http://www.amramp.com/index.php/site/a_great_place_to_share_stories/#When:14:56:00Z Hi, We developed this blog to help people spread the good news about how they have helped others within their community! American Ramp Systems has many stories from across the nation that detail our committment to partnering with other organizations to provide support in order to help those in need of assistance. We would like to share our stories as they occur and we would love for you to also share yours. Please, make yourself at home. Thanks! From the staff of American Ramp Systems 2008-06-04T14:56:00-05:00