StopGap Ramp Program Application

Please complete the following application to apply for a free temporary StopGap ramp. StopGap Foundation will then forward the agreement to the business owner for completion before the ramp being constructed.

Business Eligibility Criteria

To ensure safety, suitability, and program integrity, participating businesses must meet the following requirements:

• Be located within the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Have a single-step entrance between two and seven inches at the primary public access point
• Provide sufficient clearance for safe ramp deployment and usage
• If the applicant leases the space, landlords must not object to the use of the StopGap ramp
• Submit photos and measurements of the entrance with their application
• Sign an agreement with the StopGap Foundation, including:
  • Acceptance of responsibility and liability for ramp use
  • Commitment to store the ramp when not in use, ensure it is only out during business hours, and maintain it (e.g., snow/ice removal)
  • Provision of proof of $2 million liability insurance

StopGap Photo and Measurements Requirements

Please follow the steps below to take your step measurements and photos.

1. Take a photo of the entire storefront.

Take a look at your storefront and envision the placement of the ramp.

You will want to place your ramp in an area where there is enough space for a person using a mobility device to make a turn to get on and off the ramp. You will need 42″ of space in addition to the length of the ramp (which is six times the height of the step) to provide a turning space that works for many mobility aids, though not all.

Take a picture of the entire storefront, including the step and the sidewalk.

2. Take two photos of your step height measurement using a standard imperial tape measure placed up against the step to show the measurement. The two photos should be taken 34″ apart. One on the left side. The other one on the right.

Take these photos with the camera aimed straight-on and at level with the step to make sure we are able to get clear and accurate measurements. Please include a small sign in the photo noting the side the measurement is being taken.