Updating the accessibility of your home or place of business does not have to involve pouring a concrete ramp or any other extensive remodeling. You can put in an EZ-ACCESS modular wheelchair ramp very quickly—in many cases in less than an hour. The various components can be configured to fit any space. Among the numerous…
If you have enjoyed our recent blog posts and would like to learn more about making a home or workplace accessible to the mobility impaired, then check out these resources. Visit the Mayo Clinic online for some tips on choosing and using a walker. Find out where grab bars are necessary and how they are…
Recommended by doctors for both temporary and long-term use, walkers provide mobility assistance to individuals whose joint stability, muscle mass, or range of motion is limited. When used correctly, walkers permit individuals who cannot get around without assistance but do not desire or require regular wheelchair use to maintain the sense of independence they cherish.…
If you use a wheelchair, walker, or pushchair to get around, Wheelmap can help you plan out a route that will be accessible to you before you leave home. Developed by Sozialhelden, this iPhone app can help people like you get around your home city with little difficulty. Mobility impaired individuals who like to travel…
Travel wheelchairs are lightweight mobility chairs perfectly designed for convenient short-distance usage. With the assistance of a caregiver, these chairs help keep people mobile. Continue reading to learn about the many benefits of owning a travel wheelchair. Weight: Manual wheelchairs typically weigh in the range of thirty-five to forty pounds. Travel wheelchairs, on the other…
No matter how tall or curved your staircase, the professionals at Williams Lift Company can install the perfect chair lift for your home. These innovative devices are designed to increase your mobility by enabling you to easily move from one story of your home to another. However, from its safety brake system to obstruction sensors,…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uHTrbXRzscA The designers of the Tri-Fold Wheelchair Ramp aimed to create a ramp with unparalleled easy access for wheelchairs and scooters. Their ambitions led to a unique three-fold design with the necessary length to handle scooters and wheelchairs with ease. The painless process of assembling and utilizing this wheelchair ramp is perhaps one of its…
Your health and happiness depends on your ability to get around and enjoy what life has in store for you each day. If you’ve enjoyed our recent blogs about accessibility and mobility, take a look at some of these great resources we’ve put together to help you learn more. Are you interested in installing a…
As a business owner, you will meet numerous clients over time with differing levels of mobility. For those clients who use a wheelchair to get around, it’s important that you make necessary modifications like installing handicap ramps to allow them the same comfort and hospitality as other customers. Here are four ways that you can…
#21.2 Warning Signs that a Senior is Struggling: Elderly Home Safety (2 of 5)Watch this video on YouTube If you’re concerned about keeping a senior relative or friend safe, there are a few precautionary steps you can take to ensure he or she is living in a secure, comfortable place. As this video demonstrates, these…