Memorial Day ceremonies accessible to everyone, especially Veterans

Posted on May 20, 2011

Organizers of Memorial Day services – this year on Monday, May 30 – need to review their plans to be certain all venues are wheelchair accessible. This is especially important as the number of older Veterans swells.

For fund-raising and awareness, people of all abilities get moving

Posted on May 10, 2011

Just as certain as daffodils, the dawn of spring begins the charity walk and run season.

Wheelchair tennis gains national and international status

Posted on March 8, 2011

Now backed by both the U.S. Tennis Association and the International Tennis Federation, this is a big year for wheelchair tennis. The sport was originated 35 years ago by Brad Parks, who was paralyzed in a skiing accident. He decided to try tennis, and now the sport is gaining popularity nationally and internationally.

Wheelchair access within reach of youth sports organizers

Posted on February 22, 2011

Rick Griffiths of Amramp in North Carolina is used to unexpected requests for wheelchair ramps. So when the call came from a coach at Providence High School in Charlotte, N.C., who needed a ramp for the school’s new press box, Rick was not fazed. Within two days, the problem was solved with a 63-foot modular […]

Can your wheelchair ramp stand up to wintertime safely?

Posted on January 18, 2011

Wintertime ramp safety inherent to Amramp’s wheelchair ramp design