Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that is caused by injury or malformation to a child’s brain while it is still under development. Cerebral palsy and mobility are closely linked because it is a disorder which affects muscle coordination and body movement. Cerebral palsy is a motor disability. It can restrict a person’s mobility in…
If you’re looking for ADA handrail specifications for wheelchair ramps, please see this post. The following article discusses ADA specifications for handrails used inside the home — specifically in the bathtub and near the toilet. ADA handrail specifications are a set of guidelines established by the Americans with Disabilities Act, which installers are encouraged to…
There are numerous handicap aids for the home which can make it easier to get around and regain that feeling of independence. We’re confident you can find the right tool to assist you in this list of handicap aids we have put together. Handicap Aids: Around The House These handicap aids are designed to…
New Jersey is an excellent wheelchair accessible state, with plenty of locations and attractions built to meet the unique needs of all its visitors. In this post we will go over a few of those attractions, and discuss what there is to do in NJ during the winter months. Finding the Best Wheelchair Accessible Locations…
Mobility aids are typically reserved for one or two purposes: either the person needs them as part of a rehabilitation program when recovering from an injury, or they’re needed for long-term assistance when an individual has a difficulty with walking that’s more permanent. Mobility aids are designed to perform one or more of the following…
Remember that feeling of sinking into your favorite chair with ease, and passing the hours with your favorite TV show or a good book? That’s the feeling re-created by power lift recliners, which can gently guide you from a standing position to a fully seated position effortlessly. From there, you can even relax further and…
Handicap ramps provide accessibility and mobility to disabled persons and persons in wheelchairs. When planning and designing a handicap ramp, it is important to consider the safety and needs of those who will be using the ramp. The Americans with Disabilities Guidelines provides detailed information about the safety requirements for handicap ramps. If you are…
Having a disability may be tough at first; however, after overcoming the emotional burden, the household fixes are the only things that are left between you and your normal routine. Often, family members get confused as to the terminology associated with mobility equipment. One of the main questions we get asked at Williams Lifts is,…
Hello Everybody! Are you a fan of reality television? If you have turned on your television set even just once in the past decade, you are sure to have seen and got sucked in to at least one reality television series. From hit shows like Survivor and The Bachelor which are purely entertainment, to more psychologically…
Family owned and operated since 1947, we are a family affair! With this, we know the importance of customer satisfaction and we take pride in treating each and every one of you like a member of our own family. Below is a great picture of a few members of the Williams Family. From left to…