Mobile ramps for Gütersloh

Das Projekt „Mobile Rampen“ betreuen wir gemeinsam mit dem Behindertenbeirat schon seit einigen Jahren. Ermöglicht wurde das Projekt durch Hans Diestelkamp, einem gebürtigen Gütersloher. Leider ist er verstorben, hat uns aber einen würdigen Auftrag hinterlassen.

Where the idea came from

Hans Diestelkamp war selbst Rollstuhlfahrer. Daher war ihm das Thema Barrierefreiheit in der Stadt – wobei sich das Thema Barrierefreiheit über viele weitere Themen, wie schwache Sicht und eingeschränkte Hörleistung erstreckt! – eine Herzensangelegenheit. Gemeinsam mit seiner Frau Ingrid rief er die Dr. Salk-Gedächtnis-Stiftung für Behinderte ins Leben.

The foundation is dedicated to educating people about life with disabilities, and improving the quality of life of the persons affected by those limitations. It also supports research and lobbying work, particularly in the post-polio syndrome area.

Why mobile ramps?

Anyone travelling around the city in a wheelchair will encounter an essential problem on the way into many buildings: steps. A mobile ramp is a great help!

And not only wheelchair users are confronted with barriers.

Denken Sie einmal an die Kinderwagen oder Rollatoren, Menschen die aufgrund Ihres Alters nicht mehr so gut zu Fuß sind…es gibt viele Gründe, auf Hilfsmittel wie die mobilen Rampen angewiesen zu sein.

What does the "Mobile Ramps" project involve?

The aim of the project is to provide everyone with barrier free access to retail businesses, restaurants and all of the other facilities which are open to the public in the city centre. Anyone, whose establishment can currently only be accessed via steps can register with us. We will then come to you and check the required height of the mobile ramp and coordinate other details.

The Dr. Salk Memorial Foundation for the Disabled provided a fixed sum of money for the implementing the project. This money has since been used to purchase the mobile ramps, supplemented by wireless doorbells and an information sticker. The project is therefore funded by the foundation, and is free of charge to anyone who is interested! The mobile ramps are the property of the Dr. Salk Memorial Foundation, but can be used free of charge for an indefinite period, and gtm will put together a custom-made combination package to adapt to the respective step height. In this way, no more work is created for the interested parties. The mobile ramps are quick to assemble and dismantle, which allows them to be used anywhere, even on small flights of steps, and the amount of work required to use them is minimal.

What do these mobile ramps look like?

The mobile ramps are folding, which allows them to be stowed away to save space when they are not in use. They are made of robust aluminium, and the surface is also made of a specially perforated and therefore slip-resistant material.

Mobile ramps are suitable for electric wheelchairs and also for the aforementioned people with prams and walkers. People can signal that the ramp is needed by pressing the radio bell which is installed at the entrance to the building. The employees on site will then put down the mobile ramp and provide assistance – if needed. Once the ramp has been used, it is removed again so that there is no risk of anyone tripping over it in public areas.

Who is already taking part?

Wir rufen immer wieder dazu auf, sich bei Interesse bei uns zu melden. Die Resonanz wird immer größer, bis heute sind schon über dreißig Einrichtungen durch mobile Rampen barrierefrei zugänglich geworden! Wir freuen uns über jeden von ihnen – danke für euer Engagement für Gütersloh!

Hier sehen Sie nochmal alle teilnehmenden „Mobile Rampen“-Partnergeschäfte:

Would you like more information or to become a partner directly?

Then get in touch with me:

Clara Abelmann Head of City and Tourism Management Phone: 05241 211 36 33 E-mail: clara.abelmann@guetersloh-marketing.de Profil