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6 Ways to Make Your Home or Business Accessible to All This Winter

June 13, 2023December 10, 2018 by Alexandra McDonald

Winter is just around the corner and we all know what that means — snow and ice — both of which can make accessibility a challenge. According to the National Safety Council, 25,000 slip and fall accidents occur daily in the U.S. Calculated for just the three months of winter, that’s over 2.2 million accidents, … Read more

The Ultimate Holiday Wish-List for Elders’ Aging in Place

November 7, 2018 by Alexandra McDonald

Did you know that of the 46.2 million elderly people in the United State, 89% wish to remain in their own homes? While it may be a challenge to implement, the key to helping your elders stay in their homes is preparation. Most of the aging population do not want to admit they need extra … Read more

Amramp recognizes ALS Awareness Month

June 6, 2023May 1, 2017 by Alexandra McDonald

May is ALS awareness month, and since Amramp works with so many individuals and families who have been affected by this disease, we want to recognize all the work that advocates are doing to find a cure.

ALS, short for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, is a neurological disease that causes muscle weakness and impacts the way our bodies physically function. Only 5% of ALS cases are familial, meaning that the disease was inherited genetically. This means that 95% of ALS cases are sporadic. It can affect anyone, anywhere.

5 home-safety products for elders’ holiday wish lists

January 23, 2023December 21, 2016 by Alexandra McDonald

Ramp leading into a residential gray house with blue shutters

Your Loved Ones Can’t Refuse a Present from Santa: Get Them On Board with Home Modifications

Amramp Provides Access for Keystone Military Families Food Bank in Shoemakersville, PA

June 6, 2023November 21, 2016 by Alexandra McDonald

The wheelchair ramp installed in keystone military space at Randolph, MA

Keystone Military Families Food Bank is an organization based in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania that has been assisting deployed troops, veterans and military families since 2002. Their goal is to provide support to the military community while preserving their dignity. They are currently operating a food bank at their Shoemakersville center, serving from 40 to 60 families weekly. They found that some of their families had difficulty accessing the center because it was not wheelchair accessible. They turned to Nick Marcellino to install a wheelchair ramp. Nick and Amramp Philadelphia team were honored to be able to be able to help and provide the ramp.