wheelchair ramp

noun

: a ramp for someone in a wheelchair to use instead of stairs to enter a building

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While murals were being created on the exterior of the building, Corral said more work is planned for the future, including awnings and a wheelchair ramp. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025 Accessibility and Sustainability While the landscapes of Matera pose considerable accessibility challenges, the hotel has two rooms for guests with disabilities and a wheelchair ramp. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025 Three people were injured following a wheelchair ramp collapse at The Knights of Columbus in Putnam on Saturday, according to the Putnam Fire Department. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025 Campbell and her family also need a wheelchair ramp for their van, van repairs and a manual APEX wheelchair, as well as a portable continuous oxygen concentrator. — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024 Each Health Cube comes equipped with sanitation, lighting, a security system, a chair and bed, cabinets, and wheelchair ramp. — John Koetsier, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024

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“Wheelchair ramp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheelchair%20ramp. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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