Wheelchair Lifts – Enhance Your Independence

Independence matters to everyone, probably more to people with physical mobility issues. With wheelchair lifts, the elderly and the mobility impaired can move from floor to floor without having to leave the wheelchair. These devices overcome the difficulty of uncomfortable and difficult transfers and allow them to lead a free and independent life. Home wheelchair lifts are a feasible and economical option when it comes to helping wheelchair users enhance their independence in residences where elevators and wheelchair ramps cannot be installed. Wheelchair Lifts in Various Models Residential and commercial wheelchair lifts come in various models - inclined, vertical and portable. Advanced models of inclined platform lifts can negotiate staircases with curves, intermediate landings, multiple levels or changes in direction. There are inclined wheelchair lifts that can be securely installed using self-supporting stanchions or along a side wall. Residential wheelchair lifts are a great option in homes with limited space and can be set up without major changes to the structure. Vertical platform lifts facilitate vertical transportation of the wheelchair user in both commercial and residential buildings. They come with a flexible design and can be set up both indoors and outdoors. They require no pit or machine room and premium models come with good loading capacity and a spacious ADA-compliant platform. Portable wheelchair lifts, as the name implies, can be moved from place to place. They allow the wheelchair user to access elevated platforms and stages in public places such as schools, universities, churches, colleges, auditoriums and historic buildings. They work without electric power and are therefore an extremely reliable option. Wheelchair Stair Lift – Designed with Premium Safety Features A wheelchair stair lift is designed with premium safety features such as:

• Non-skid platform
• Auto-folding ramp
• Key-lock controls
• Obstruction and anti-crush sensors
• Automatic dual access ramps
• Slack cable switch
• Keyed continuous pressure controls
• Obstruction sensors on access ramps
• Emergency brake and lowering hand crank
• Underpan sensors
• Folding seat with seatbelt
• Audio visual alarm
• Grab rails
• Upper/ lower limit switches
• Wireless call station

A wheelchair stair lift for outdoor use would have a corrosion-resistant body too. Choose the Right Wheelchair Lift Model Established dealers offer a full range of elegant and functional wheelchair stair lifts. They also offer customized services for homeowners, architects, builders and designers when it comes to choosing and installing a wheelchair stair lift to enhance your independence. Partnering with the right dealer is the best way to ensure the right solution to your accessibility issues.