Freedom Starts at Home!
Ramp Up transforms lives by making homes accessible for people with disabilities. Through the installation of ramps, stair lifts, and interior modifications, we help individuals overcome barriers that can feel as small as a few steps — yet as overwhelming as a mountain.
Home modifications like ramps, accessible kitchens, and bathrooms can cost thousands of dollars — a cost many families simply can’t afford due to high care expenses and limited income. Today, over 400 people are on our waiting list. Without support, they risk isolation or institutionalization. With Ramp Up, they gain the freedom to live fully, participate in their communities, and pursue their dreams.
For parents of children with limited mobility, every growth milestone brings new challenges. As toddlers grow into children too big to carry, mobility becomes more difficult. Ramp Up steps in to ensure that children can continue to grow — not just in size, but in independence — by making their homes accessible and safe.
Ramp Up is funded in part by the Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). But current funding only allows us to serve a fraction of those in need.
You can help close the gap.
Support Ramp Up through financial donations, or contribute building materials, labor, or design services. Every contribution brings someone closer to independence.
