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What Does 47 Years of Experience Mean to You?
The Right Electric Home Care Equipment.
PVI Prarie View Industries
Prairie
View Industries has evolved into the leading manufacturer in
the world for multifold aluminum wheelchair ramps, as well as
the premier designer of food service equipment in the country.
From our humble beginnings at Prairie View, Kansas in 1991, to our current 135,000 square foot facility in Fairbury, Nebraska, a lot of things have changed, but two things have stayed the same: our commitment to quality and family values.
Richard Allen, President and Founder of Prairie View Industries, loves challenges. The extent of the product lines offered at PVI makes that very evident. The company has seen massive growth since 1991. His insight, creativity and wisdom to treat his employees and customers like family has given PVI the credibility it has needed to succeed.
Prairie View Industries has a very bright future. We will strive to create new products as well as continually improving our current ones. We will also continue to break down barriers to help people lead more productive and active lives.
Corporate Mission and Vision
Prairie View Industries' mission has not changed since 1991
when Richard Allen, (President/Founder), built the very first
ramp. It is to help mobility challenged people to lead more
active, productive and happier lives. We strive every day to
improve designs for better adaptability in the everyday world.
We also encourage customer input and are more than willing to
adapt to specific needs.
Our Food Service line was started in 1999. It has grown every year since and is now a leader in the industry. We strive to have the highest quality equipment in both Stainless Steel and Aluminum and the best customer service. We will continue to maintain inventory levels for quick delivery. As in our ramp division, our food service line is growing do to our willingness to listen and build to our customers needs.
Prairie Views' mission and vision are both quite simple. We are a family owned company that sincerely wants to grow as a family for our company, our employees, our customers, and our community. By continuing to grow our reputation in the marketplace, we not only service our customers, but we maintain a way of life for our 80+ employees, which in turn helps to keep our small community strong.
What is the
PRIMARY use for this ramp:
(Home/Vehicle/Other)_______________________________________
Will the ramp be moved often or left
down in one location? ___________________________________________
Is the ramp going to be used with a scooter or with a wheelchair?
_____________________________________
How much ground clearance do you have?
(Measure distance from the battery pack or foot rests to the floor)
___________
What is the weight of the chair
with and without the occupant?
_______________________________________
FOR USE WITH
STAIRS:
If you are planning on using the ramp for stairs, are they uniform steps
(1) or staggered (2)? (See picture)
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What is the height _____________ and
depth of each step? ______________________________________
Are there any
landings (similar to picture 2)? What is the depth?
____________________________________
How much room do you have after the last (bottom) step? (ie; length of
walkway) _______________________
FOR VAN/AUTO USE:
For van use, will you be loading
through the side or back of the vehicle? ______________________________
What is the distance from the floor of the van/trunk of the car to the
ground?___________________________
Will the occupant be riding the wheelchair into the vehicle?
________________________________________
What is the width of the door opening?
_________________________________________________________
How much room do you have to store the ramp in the vehicle?
______________________________________
Mobility Ramp Specialists: We'll Get You the Right Mobility Ramp!
Q: I need to have a wheelchair ramp installed from my front door to the driveway. This would be my only way of getting in and out of the home unaided. Does Medicare have any benefits that will cover a portion of the cost?
A: Although wheelchairs are covered by Medicare Part B, at
this time Medicare does not cover the cost of installing a
wheelchair ramp to your home. For more information, contact a
Medicare representative directly. To help you get started here is
a list of
Medicare phone numbers.
To learn more about the
types of durable medical equipment that Medicare covers, see this
booklet from Medicare, called
Medicare Coverage of Durable Medical Equipment and Devices.
(Note: To read this booklet online you must have Adobe Reader
installed.)
To get help installing a wheelchair ramp,
here are options for you to consider:
- Many communities across the U.S. have assistance programs to help seniors with disabilities modify their homes so they can stay in their homes longer. These modifications include wheelchair ramps.
- To find senior assistance programs in your state, search this senior assistance program list.
- Check with your city to find local programs. I did a Google search in the area where I live and found several community service agencies that provide free or low-cost construction assistance to modify seniors' homes with wheelchair ramps, grab bars in bathrooms, and other home modifications.
- To
find local organizations, type this into your Web browser: senior
assistance (your city).
You may find government agencies and local non-profit organizations that can help you modify your home with a wheelchair ramp.
- If you have a Habitat for Humanity office in your area, they may be able to direct you to local organizations that can help you modify your home with a wheelchair ramp or other improvements .
- For a wheelchair ramp construction manual, see The Home Wheelchair Ramp Project from Wheelchairramp.org. This site also provides links to photos of wheelchair ramps under construction.
To help you plan
and build the right wheelchair ramp for your needs, check out a helpful
article from
Newdisability.com
You've probably heard the
expression, "Where there's a will, there's a way." If you want a
wheelchair ramp to help you stay in your home, there are people
and organizations that can help you make it happen.
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