When wheelchairs were invented, they gave mobility to disabled people. Years later ramps were created, to provide wheel-chair bound people access to entryways with stairs. In 1992 the Americans With Disabilities Act became law and made handicap ramps a requirement in public areas such as schools, stores, hotels, and medical buildings. But ramps could not be built in some areas and many inclines were too steep for those in wheelchairs, even with ramps. This problem was solved when handicapped lifts were created. They can be installed in small spaces, customized to fit individual needs, and are mobile. Today the combination of Lift Ramp, and wheelchair provide freedom to the physically challenged.
Lifts are one of the most popular ways to solve mobility problems, because they can be adapted to almost any use. They can be built to accommodate even the heaviest wheelchairs, and some even fold themselves. Lifts built into conversion vehicles take up very little space and are easy to store. Some of the many uses for lifts include:
* RV’S : Many people have disabilities which make it difficult or impossible to enter or exit their RV homes. However, lifts can be added to the RV to solve the problem. They require very little modification of the RV. Users simply sit on the comfortable seat, push a button, and are lifted onto the entrance. Their lift swings them into the entrance, where they can comfortably get off.
* FARM AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT : There is no need for physically challenged workers to retire if they cannot get onto or off of farm or construction machines. Lifts can be adapted to fit virtually any equipment or vehicle. They can hold weights up to 400 pounds.
* AIRCRAFT LIFTS : For those who cannot access airplanes using the ramp, special lifts can gently place them directly into the entrance. Airplane lifts weight about 75 pounds, have their own battery, and can be stowed in a baggage compartment. Passengers simply sit on the seat, push a button, and are lifted directly into the entrance. Then the lift is quickly disassembled.
Handicap access has evolved to the point where the disabled can enjoy unparalleled mobility, Modern Lift Ramp, and wheelchair technology allows them freedom to go where they want, easily and comfortably.
