Articles

Articles For over a decade the Minnesota Ramp Project has been the subject of articles in nationally distributed magazines. These articles give construction tips and insights from construction volunteers and people who are using the ramps.

The Handyman Club of America published a wonderful article about building these ramps. The full story includes photos and details of design and construction with comments from Bob Zimmerman and Jim Sueker. (Photo of James Williams, MCIL.)

in Motion is the national publication of the Amputee Coalition of America; the September/October 1998 issue's article, "Welcome Home to Accessibility," featured interviews with several people who use the long-tread lower-riser steps. These steps may benefit "anyone who is able to walk, especially people with lower limb loss, a walker, a cane, or crutches."

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society published a good article in the Summer 1999 (Vol 17, No 3) issue of Inside MS. "Ramps to Go" focuses on the "people side" of accessibility ramps: the motivation for starting the Ramp Project, and how it affects people involved in providing and receiving the ramps.

The NACCED Insights article (text) about the Ramp Project and designs: "Modular Wheelchair Ramps: An Effective Alternative."

Also check out this album of photos from the Ramp Project Teleconference videotape.

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