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Step 1
If your stairs going up to the entrance way you will need to build a ramp to make it wheelchair accessible. The wrap should be at least 34 inches wide and preferably 48 inches wide. It should have slow of no more than a 1 foot rise for 12 feet of length.
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Step 2
The ramp should also have a railing at a height of 32 to 34 inches. The area of the landing at the top of the ramp should be at least 5' x 5' two make the entrance wheelchair accessible for turns and backing up.
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Step 3
Be sure provide excellent lighting on not only the landing but also the ramp.
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Step 4
You may also want to consider replacing doorknobs with easier to operate lever handles for those with hand strength problems. Electronically operated number button locks are also an option for those that have difficulty holding and operating keys.
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Step 5
To make sure your entrance is wheelchair accessible you should have no ledges in excess of 1/4 inch high. If necessary provide threshold ramps or transition stripping.
