Hello!

I’m 41 in a wheelchair majority of the time due to multiple chronic pain conditions, we have two teen daughters with Autism and my hubby retired early last year to care for us due to my disability, we have been quoted $32,000 for a ramp at our home to be installed I’ve been denied NDIS 7 times so no funding options, how do people afford this when we’re on a pension?


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  • So sorry to hear you’ve been denied NDIS 7x !! To be eligible for NDIS funding, the disease or medical condition must cause permanent impairment (physical, intellectual, cognitive, neurological, visual, hearing or psychosocial), resulting in significant disability. Is your condition permanent ? Have you approached specialist to write supporting letters ? Can it be supported by outcome of tests and exams ?


  • So many variants here. I ramp has to be a least 1/14 grading to be safe so it may be very long with turns/landings needed. It might be made of concrete, metal or wood. As with anything I would get a quote but make sure it is looked at by an OT to give sensible advice about width needed, turning areas, gradient etc.


  • I guess price depends on the ramp. Is it outdoors? concrete? wood? other? covering a big change in height? etc. but would certainly ask about for other quotes. If it’s a small indoor one perhaps a MensShed can make something for just cost of materials?


  • Wow that seems very expensive. I wonder if there is any charities in your area that may be able to assist or provide you with contacts of who may do it cheaper. Hopefully you find something.


  • That seems a bit pricey to me?


  • Definitely look around i say. That is a big chunk of money!


  • We got our ramps from https://adaptaramps.com.au/ which is lower than the price you’ve mentioned. Maybe it depends on the specification you needed. Call them or send a quote to know the price and also they have this ramp platform where you can design or choose the design that will be fit for your home.


  • I can’t speak from experience but that sounds ridiculously high to me. I would keep looking around. I hope you find something soon.


  • That sounds high to me, definitely look around for another quote I would suggest!


  • I’m shocked you’ve been denied for NDIS. Having worked in the disability world previously $32k seems like a typical price but depends on the size of the ramp, location, etc.


  • That sounds extraordinarily high! Maybe get a few more quotes, try your local Facebook Group and/or Airtasker (you may find a local handyman who could create/build one for you).


  • I really hope you find something cheaper. Success with your search ! Xx


  • Thank you everyone it has to be 14 m long as home is 1.09m off ground, our home is only 10m long so it’s a huge thing to add but it just seems unfair as I’m happy to use any materials and nothing fancy but any lift is too expensive too we got a stair climber thanks to the guys giving us a deal ($4000) but I’m in pain and it’s a very bumpy ride it really hurts. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer we’re in rural Qld so not much choice in services.


  • Always shop around!
    I’m guessing prices are high at the moment because of COVID but you should still check all other companies.
    I’m sorry this is happening to you right now, a lot of people are struggling with money right now. I honestly wish people would help each other out somehow, especially those with a disability.


  • I certainly wouldn’t be going with the first quote I got, and especially at that price. Think I would be taking more consideration into what I am buying not what will be conducive to beat the virus and that really seems to kong,


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