Handicapped Accessible Wheelchair Lifts

Wheelchair lifts provide a means of independentwheeled around, and transported easily from one
mobility for the handicapped on wheelchairs.place to another. These can be stored away safely
Nowadays public buildings such as offices, recreationalwhen not in use.
buildings, educational institutions, hospitals, religiousThese accessibility devices are designed to meet
centers, community centers, shopping malls, airportssafety standards and are to be installed in
and train stations have made special provisions for theconformation with ADA guidelines and other building
easy movement of handicapped wheelchair users.codes. They can be used for year round performance,
The arrangements include smooth and unrestrictedand are available in various sizes and weights
movement for the wheelchairs through doors, stages,depending on the load these need to handle. These lifts
vertical platforms, and stairs. In buildings wherecan be manually operated during power outages, and
elevators are not required or cannot be installed,have safety features such as control pads and
handicapped accessible wheelchair lifts can be installedemergency stop button.
for vertical accessibility of the wheelchair users.Economical and Reliable Option
Design Considerations of Wheelchair LiftsThese lifts are an economical option in buildings where
These lifts can be designed in such a way that theyinstalling elevators is next to impossible, unnecessary,
can fit into existing or new building structures withforbidden or too expensive. They are safe to use,
minimum modifications, and can be used in anylightweight, reliable and affordable compared to
weather conditions. Such lifts can be installedelevators. Handicapped accessible wheelchair lifts are
permanently or on a temporary basis. Temporary liftseasy to use and require little maintenance; these are a
are usually lightweight, portable ones which can begreat boon for handicapped wheelchair users.