Honoring Service. Supporting Independence.
Memorial Day is a time to remember the heroes who gave everything in service to our country. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on how we can support and uplift our living veterans, especially when it comes to helping them stay active, independent, and engaged in everyday life.
At EZ-ACCESS®, we’re proud to support veterans with accessibility solutions that meet their unique needs. Whether navigating daily routines at home or staying involved in community life, small improvements can make a big impact.
Here’s our guide to staying active and independent, built with veterans in mind.
1. Prioritize a Safe and Accessible Home Environment
Many veterans experience mobility challenges, whether due to age, injury, or long-term medical conditions. Making the home easier to navigate can restore confidence and reduce the risk of falls.
Helpful solutions:
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Install a modular ramp at the home entrance for easy wheelchair or walker access.
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Use a threshold ramp to smooth out interior transitions between rooms or patio doors.
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Add handrails in hallways and bathrooms for extra stability.
These simple additions can create a more accessible, secure environment, giving veterans the freedom to move through their space with ease.
2. Stay Active with the Right Support
Staying physically active promotes overall health, mental well-being, and independence. For veterans, movement can be therapeutic, especially when supported by the right tools.
Consider:
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Taking daily walks or rolling outdoors using a mobility aid
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Using portable access ramps to participate in family outings, park visits, or outdoor hobbies
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Staying engaged in community activities or veteran groups
A little planning, and the right access gear, can make outdoor spaces and public areas much more approachable.
3. Create Opportunities for Independence
Veterans often value self-reliance. Providing tools that empower independence not only respects that value, it strengthens it.
At EZ-ACCESS, we offer ramps and mobility solutions that are:
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Durable and low-maintenance
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Customizable to suit any property or lifestyle
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Veteran-friendly, with options that support wheelchair users, power chairs, and other mobility devices
Whether it’s accessing a garage workshop, managing a garden, or just getting the mail without assistance, the right setup can give veterans back full control of their day.
4. Connect with Support Networks
Many organizations offer services and benefits specifically for veterans, including home modifications and adaptive equipment. Connecting with these resources can ease the burden of making accessibility upgrades.
Look into:
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VA-provided accessibility benefits
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Local veterans’ service organizations
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Community grant programs for home improvements
Honoring Veterans Beyond Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, as we honor our fallen heroes, let’s also uplift those who have served and continue to inspire us with their resilience and strength. Supporting veterans with the tools to stay mobile, independent, and connected is one way we can say thank you — not just with words, but with action.
From everyone at EZ-ACCESS, we salute our veterans and stand committed to serving you, every step of the way.
Need help finding the right accessibility solution for a veteran in your life?
Contact our team for expert guidance and personalized support.