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Modular aluminum access ramp with round handrail
The shape of the handrail is what your loved one actually holds. Ours is round — the shape that gives the most encircling grip, recommended when grip strength is reduced. RBQ-compliant, installed with no piles.
People compare length, slope, price. Almost never the shape of the handrail.
Yet it's the part a person grips on every climb and every descent. Our modular aluminum access ramp with round handrail is designed first for the hand: a round, continuous profile on both sides that allows an encircling grip where a square bar leaves edges and pressure points. Everything else — maintenance-free aluminum, non-slip surface, pile-free installation, custom configuration — rounds out a ramp built above all to be held with confidence.
Why a round handrail changes everything
The shape of a handrail isn't an aesthetic detail: it's a safety factor. A round profile lets the hand close fully around the bar — the "encircling" grip required by accessibility standards.
- 1Full, natural grip. Our 38 mm profile (RBQ standard: 30 to 43 mm) lets the hand wrap completely around the bar, with no edge that cuts off circulation.
- 2Ideal for reduced grip. Arthritis, muscle weakness, loss of dexterity — the round shape takes less effort to hold and to slide the hand along.
- 3Continuous and snag-free. The hand slides without stopping the full length, on both sides, right through the rest landings.
That's the diameter prescribed by the Quebec Construction Code for a graspable circular handrail (figure 3.4.6.5.-A of the Building Accessibility Guide, RBQ). The code also allows non-circular profiles, but our round 38 mm handrail gives the most encircling grip, around the entire bar.
Specifications
The advantages of a modular system
Fast installation
No digging, no piles, no pile foundation. The ramp is ready to use in a few hours.
Reusable
Dismantle it and move it. If you relocate, the ramp comes with you — your investment is protected.
Configurable
Straight, L- or U-shaped with landings: the ramp fits your entrance layout exactly.
All 4 seasons
Non-slip, draining surface built for Quebec winters. Safe in rain, snow or freezing rain.
Maintenance-free
Aluminum doesn't rust or degrade. No paint, no treatment to redo.
Preserves value
No permanent changes to the building: your property value isn't reduced.
A ramp for every setting
At home
Aging in place, return from hospital, loss of autonomy. Eligible for the PAD program.
Shops & offices
Bring your establishment up to accessibility standards. Eligible for the PEA program.
Institutions & events
Municipalities, polling stations, festivals, schools, places of worship — for sale or rent.
The finished product, installed in Quebec
Modular aluminum ramp with a continuous round handrail on both sides, rest landings, wheel guards and a non-slip surface — installed in front of an institutional building, with no piles.
Your ramp may be subsidized
The access ramp is specialized equipment recognized by Quebec's assistance programs. Groupe We Care holds a valid RBQ license, a condition required to qualify for these subsidies.
The Home Adaptation Program (PAD) of the Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ) provides financial support to owners and tenants whose home is occupied by a person with a disability.
Learn more about the PADThe Small Accessible Establishments (PEA) program is for owners and tenants of small shops, community organizations and business establishments looking to improve their accessibility.
Check my eligibilityThe terms, funding caps and timelines of government programs change over time. Our team guides you through the process and the required documentation.
Sales · Rental · Installation
A permanent, turnkey solution, custom-designed for your site.
Temporary need: recovery, event, job site, polling station.
Assessment, delivery and assembly by our team everywhere in Quebec.
Everything to know before ordering
Why choose a round handrail over a square one?
The 38 mm round handrail we install meets the diameter prescribed by the Quebec Construction Code (30 to 43 mm for a circular section) and allows an encircling grip around the entire bar. It is more comfortable and safer for people with reduced grip strength, particularly with arthritis or muscle weakness.
Is the ramp eligible for subsidies in Quebec?
Yes. The access ramp is specialized equipment eligible for the Home Adaptation Program (PAD) for individuals, and the Small Accessible Establishments (PEA) program for shops and organizations. Groupe We Care holds a valid RBQ license, required for these programs.
Do you need to pour piles or dig to install it?
No. The modular aluminum ramp installs with no digging, no piles and no pile foundation. Installation is fast, clean and fully reversible: the ramp can be dismantled, moved or reused if you relocate.
What slope must an access ramp meet in Quebec?
The recommended slope is 1:12 (about 4.8 degrees), in accordance with the Quebec Construction Code. That means a ramp length of roughly 12 times the height of the rise. Rest landings are provided for longer runs.
Can it be rented for an event or a polling station?
Yes. We offer rental for temporary needs: events, festivals, elections, job sites or recovery. Contact us with the duration and configuration you need.
Get your custom ramp
Tell us about your project: we assess the rise, the configuration and your subsidy eligibility, then send you a clear quote.
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