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Wheelchair Ramps

DDA Compliance and The Equalities Act

DDA Compliance and The Equality Act

The DDA stands for The Disability Discrimination Act which covers disabled access into buildings from 2005 onwards. This was replaced 5 years later in 2010 by the Equalities Act 2010, however, a lot of people still refer to the old DDA! Technically The Disability Discrimination Act is no longer relevant and can actually be extremely misleading and ...
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Accessibility & Disability
Taxi wheelchair ramps

Making Your Taxi Wheelchair Accessible

Accordingly to the Equality Act 2010, taxi drivers are required to provide assistance to those in wheelchairs. Prior to this the  Disability Discrimination Act 1995 was in place to ensure taxis remained accessible. It is important that taxi drivers are able to find the right ramp length and ramp type to provide users with a suitable gradient but ...
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Car Ramps
VAT exemption

What disabilities qualify for VAT exemption?

People with disabilities in the United Kingdom who purchase disability aids for personal and domestic use qualify for VAT exemption when purchasing these items. They also do not need to pay the VAT on any installation work undertaken related to the item.  Those who are disabled can claim VAT relief on various alterations undertaken in the ...
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Tips and Product Guides
Rubber Threshold Ramps

Ramp Buying Guide – Rubber Threshold Ramps

It is possible to navigate doorways, curbs, and low heights with ease by using the rubber threshold ramps offered by The Rmp Factory. In order to select the correct ramp for your requirements, simply measure the vertical height of the threshold and select a rubber threshold ramp that is the same height as (or as close to) the threshold height as ...
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Wheelchair Threshold Ramps
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