Accessible - Apron Access

Suitable for: people using mobility devices, e.g. wheelchairs, crutches, sticks, people carrying heavy loads.

Construction	Advantages	Disadvantages	Improvements / variations	Cost / labour
Concrete ramp to access borehole apron	Provides independent access to apron platform for wheelchair users Improves access for everyone	Maintenance needed to keep surrounding ground the same level as the end of the ramp Drainage must be in the opposite direction to keep the ramp dry	Paint raised sides white or a bright colour to make them more visible	Medium (as a proportion of overall installation)
Concrete ramp to access handpump apron	As above	Ramp might need more space than steps Monitoring is needed to ensure masons do not build ramp too steep to reduce cost. (For guidance on gradients, see Ramps.)	Cross-hatching on ramp would ensure it is not slippery when wet . (For an example, see Steps.)	Medium
Concrete ramp to access borehole apron	As above	As above	As above	Medium

Acknowledgements

• Content and images: Compendium of accessible WASH technologies WaterAid.