Outdoor Childs steps and Ramp
Project / Project number: 007-20 / Status: Complete

Katie's Steps and Ramp
The challenge
The client has CP and limited vision. She desperately want to walk but need equipment to help her and boost her confidence. There is a particular need to help her get used to climbing steps in preparation for her attending school.
The solution
The structure is made from treated 45 x 70 timber frames with Mortice and tenon joints which were bolted together with carriage bolts. The platform, ramps and steps are120mm x 25mm decking boards. The steps are standard 2250mm tread with a rise of 200mm. and the platform height was 600mm. The ramp slope of 1 in 2 (approx. 25 degrees) is intended to be challenging. Handrailing is adjustable from 60mm high to 75mm.
The whole structure can be broken into flat sections for storage/transport.
The benefit
The client immediately climbed the steps and enjoyed the challenge but her lack of vision make her anxious with new experiences.