Accessibility. This is an essential feature sought after by those with disabilities. With the advancement of technology today, accessibility is something that can now be easily achieved. Yet even with many universal designs that provide easy access for the disabled, natural factors such as the weather can turn the tables resulting in reduced functionality and worse, safety concerns. Wheel chair ramps are designed to permit wheelchair users more easily access a building. A wheelchair ramp is an inclined plane installed in addition to or instead of stairs and must be carefully designed in order to be useful as well as safe. Many jurisdictions have established minimum widths and maximum slopes. A steep wheelchair ramp is difficult to climb and can be very dangerous because

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