Home Accessibility Articles
5 Ways to Make Organizing In Your Home More Accessible
Blog, Articles, accessible, home accessibilityIndependent living can be difficult to achieve if your home isn’t ready for it. A newfound lack of mobility may prevent you from doing everyday tasks as you used to. Creating systems for different parts of your home can help you remain...
6 Tips to Winterize an Aluminum Handicap Ramp
Articles, Blog, EducationWhen cold weather, snow and ice hit, the surface of an aluminum handicap ramp can get slick. In order to prevent slips and falls during the winter, and to get the most out of a modular, aluminum handicap ramp, here are 6 tips to help win...
Hoyer Lift vs Ceiling Lift: A Guide to Safe Transfers
Articles, Blog, Colorado Springs, Denver, Northern Colorado and Wyoming, Utah, WichitaA Hoyer Lift is a brand of patient lift that has become a generalized term used in conversation – much like other trademarked brands like Frisbee, Thermos, and Escalator. Many professional caregivers are quick to recommend a Hoyer Lift...
Handicapped Pool Lift: A Guide Plus an Alternative Solution
Lift & Transfer Systems, Articles, Blog, Colorado Springs, Denver, Northern Colorado and Wyoming, pool lift, UtahTo escape the summer heat, nothing can be more relaxing than a dip in the pool. Or when it’s cool, a dip in the hot tub can be just as rewarding. For people with a disability, the handicap, anyone bound to a wheelchair, and even older ...
Adapted Home for Veteran Made Possible via VA SAH Grant
Blog, ArticlesCharlie, an Army Veteran, can still walk to a certain degree, but he knows that his ALS will one day limit his mobility. His balance is already off, and the risk of falling grows by the day. Working with his case manager from the U.S. De...
Stair Lift Manufacturers FAQ
ArticlesThis particular FAQ provides stair lift manufacturers names, locations, and other details for stair lifts, also called chair glides, chair lifts, or stairs elevators. Visit our home elevator page for details on residential interior, exte...
Home Modifications: Top 4 Barriers for People with Disabilities
Articles, accessibility barriers, home accessibility, home modificationsWhen contemplating home modifications for seniors, or home modifications for disabled people, the TOP 4 accessibility barriers faced are 1) the entrances and exits, 2) levels and stairs, 3) bathrooms and 4) physical transfers. Each barri...
Universal Design Vs. Accessible Design: What is the Difference?
ArticlesGreat design should be part of every home, and two schools of thought have emerged. Everybody is talking about Universal Design, which is changing both commercial and residential construction for the better. Focused on principle of uni...
How The American Rescue Funds Act Saves Medicaid Recipients Over $60K
Blog, Articles, Education, Information, Medicaid Mike's Blog, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, Medicaid, Northern Colorado and Wyoming, UtahFrom the American Rescue Funds Act inside the Medicaid benefit, we are seeing an additional $10K benefit (up to $24,000) per person. The key takeaway is that staying in one’s home saves over $60K a year in nursing care for Medicaid recip...
Are You Aging in Place on Your Terms?
Articles, ProductsWhile your body and mind are changing as you age, so are your needs. As our population’s life expectancy extends, it can be difficult to accept that changes that are occurring for you both mentally and physically. Learning to cope with a...
The Signs That Your Aging Parents Need Help in Their Home
Blog, Articles, aging in place, aging parents, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, Northern Colorado and Wyoming, UtahAging is normal, and at some point, all parents will need a little help. For aging parents living alone in their home, changes in circumstance can happen slowly over time, or unexpectedly. There are various signs to look for that can hel...
Handicap Ramps: Winter Safety Tips
Blog, Articles, Education, Information, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, handicap ramps, Northern Colorado and Wyoming, UtahAs the temperature dips and light dustings of snow hit the ground, many who rely on handicap ramps to enter their home have begin to worry about how to stay safe when snow and ice begin to collect on their ramp. Slick conditions on your ...
Residential Elevators Cost and 5 Other Factors to Consider
Blog, Articles, Information, Colorado Springs, Denver, home elevator, Northern Colorado and Wyoming, residential elevatorResidential elevators can be a perfect solution, if accessibility and mobility in your home is a challenge. As the footprint of a residential elevator has decreased over the years, more seniors, elders and homeowners that are handicap o...
Inclined Platform Lift – Access Without Transfers
Articles, inclined platform lift, no transfersWhy an Inclined Platform Lift? Stairs in the home make it impossible for those who rely on a wheelchair to access these areas without some form of assistance. For many wheelchair users adding an elevator to their home may not be an optio...
SureHands Ceiling Lift System is 5-Star Genius
Articles, Education, NewsletterCeiling Lifts system by SureHands uses a wide range of options which can restore independence and increase accessibility throughout a home. These lifts provide customizable solutions that will allow physically challenged men, women, and ...
6 Home Mobility Aids You May Have Never Heard Of
Blog, Articles, expandable door hinges, grab bars, reacher, SuperPoleWhen moving about the home becomes difficult, whether it be from a change in circumstance, or as one ages, there are plenty of home modifications and specialized mobility equipment options to chose from. When one needs help with simple, ...
5 Case Studies of Home Accessibility Solutions
Articles, aluminum ramp, ceiling lift, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, modular ramp, Northern Colorado and Wyoming, power recliners, stair lifts, SureHands, Utah, vertical platform lift, VPL, wheelchair rampTake a look at the following home accessibility solutions that sparked happiness from our clients, and let’s celebrate these families’ stories and lives. 1. Modular Wheelchair Ramp Installed in a Garage Michael is all smiles at the top o...
3 Benefits of Adaptive Equipment Over Home Modifications
Blog, Articles, accessibility equipment, home modificationsAdaptive equipment or home modifications / remodeling – which is the best solution for people struggling with mobility in and around the home? When making a home accessible, our team helps clients explore adaptive equipment that can be...
The Home Safety Guide for Seniors
Blog, Articles, Education, Resources, For Seniors, home safety, home safety for seniorsMost seniors want to age in place in their homes, well past retirement and into their golden years, and with a bit of help, they can. When circumstances change, specifically in the areas of mobility and ability, seniors may look for ways...
2022 Chair Lift Pricing Explained
Articles, Blog, Information, chair lift, chair lift for stairs, chairlift, stair lift costChair lift pricing varies by model, features, the type of stairs you have – straight, curved, L-shaped – your specific needs, where you are located and shipping requirements. Here are some good budgetary tips to consider when shopp...
4 Intuitive Garage Stairs Ideas to Help You Adapt to Change
Blog, Articles, garage, garage stairs, home accessibilityThe first step through the door from the house into the garage is often the most disorienting and dangerous aspect of exiting a home. In homes with this type of design, the following 4 garage stairs ideas help solve the dramatic elevatio...
Do Stair Lifts Damage Stairs or the Wall?
Blog, Articles, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, Northern Colorado and Wyoming, stair lifts, UtahMany people with physical disabilities or mobility challenges hesitate installing a stair lift because they think stair lifts damage stairs or the wall in their home. There is a myth that stair lifts are attached to the wall and that whe...
Making a Home Handicap Accessible: Garage Steps
Articles, BlogOne common way to make a home handicap accessible is by overcoming the steps at the garage entrance. Steps are an accessibility barrier that are typically made of concrete or wood, and railings are not always installed. The construction ...
Why Choose a Bruno Stair Lift Installation by Accessible Systems?
Articles, Newsletter, ProductsAs we age, our flexibility, balance, and mobility change. The National Safety Council estimates that more than one million injuries occur each year as a result of falls on stairways. Even using a simple staircase in your home can be dang...
The Art of Toileting: 4 Steps for Seniors, the Disabled, Handicap
Blog, Articles, ceiling lift, Denver, SureHands, ToiletingDale is a senior that is wheelchair bound and will soon be discharged from the hospital. He doesn’t have a lot of support at home, and because of his disability, his immediate concern is not being able to get his pants up on his own afte...
10 Tips for ALS Home Modifications and Adaptive Equipment
Articles, adaptive equipment, home modificationsThe early signs of ALS are when muscle cramps and twitching, weakness in hands, legs or ankles or difficulty speaking or swallowing begin. Loss of movement follows, and then moving around the home becomes progressively more difficult. Th...
FREE Fall Prevention and Risk Assessment Tool
Articles, BlogDoes falling in your home worry you? Every year, for people over 65 in the U.S.: 1 in 3 will have a fall 1 out 5 falls will cause a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury Falls are the number reason for emergency room visit...
Top 10 Bathroom Improvement Ideas for Accessibility
ArticlesHome improvement is synonymous with spring cleaning, and for the mobility-challenged, a bathroom remodel is an ideal project to enhance the beauty, comfort, accessibility and safety of a home. Here are TOP 10 IDEAS for home bathroom impr...
Social Worker Spotlight: Generations Strong
ArticlesThe official theme for Social Work Month in March 2020 is “Social Workers: Generations Strong.” Celebrated each March, National Professional Social Work Month is an opportunity for social workers across the country to turn the spotligh...
Accessible Systems Designated Essential and is Operating Full Time
Articles, EducationWith many states, including Colorado, Texas and Utah, under Stay-at-Home orders, Accessible Systems has been designated “Essential” based on the criteria below. We are operating at full strength AND we have expanded our operating hours t...
Homemade Face Masks Donated to CNAs in Utah
Articles, UtahBe relevant. Be human. Be real. This was the key take-away following a company briefing advising that Accessible Systems would remain operational, albeit under stricter safety protocols, and is deemed an “essential business” as defin...
Safety is Our Top Priority: COVID-19 Compliance
Information, Articles, Education, accessibility planning, home accessibilityJanuary, 19, 2020 update: Accessible Systems is a 5-Star approved facility for COVID-19 compliance. This continues our efforts to keep our customers and staff safe. See the Certificate >> The impact of social isolation and/or social di...
What to Expect During a Virtual Home Accessibility Evaluation
Articles, Information, accessibility planning, home accessibilityLike many of you at home, Accessible Systems (ASI) has also had to adjust its work culture in light of the coronavirus COVID-19 preventative measures implemented by federal and state governments. Even now, the ASI showroom is open, and A...
MobilityWorks Acquires Freedom Mobility in Englewood, Colorado
Articles, NewsletterMobilityWorks®, the nation’s largest retailer of wheelchair accessible vans, is adding 1 new location with the acquisition of Freedom Mobility in Englewood, CO. The acquisition will be the first store for MobilityWorks’ in the state of ...
5 Unbelievable Home Accessibility Fails
Articles, Newsletter, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, Northern Colorado and Wyoming, UtahAs we work with homeowners with physical disabilities, we see many accessibility fails that were made by contractors or other companies that just don’t meet ADA requirements. Some of these mobility equipment installations and home modifi...
Door Widening for Accessibility
Articles, Newsletter, Denver, Northern Colorado and WyomingWhen most people think about making a home accessible, they think about ramps, stairlifts, ceiling lifts, and wheelchair lifts. However, one of the most significant barriers to accessibility in the house are the doorways themselves. The...
What to Expect During a Home Accessibility Evaluation
Articles, News, NewsletterWhen you or a loved one call Accessible Systems for a home evaluation we know that you’ve done your research and chosen our company for our experience or that perhaps we were recommended to you by a therapist, physician or other communit...
10 Contractor Tips for Your Bathroom Remodel
Articles, NewsletterA complete bathroom remodel is anything but a small project. Whether you are choosing to upgrade your bathroom for aesthetic reasons or to increase your home’s value, there are some crucial elements you should consider before you bring y...
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Accessibility
ArticlesMarch is brain injury awareness month. For those care for those who have suffered a brain injury or those who live with brain injuries every day, it’s no surprise that mobility is often impacted by these injuries. Experts estimate that b...
Colorado Home Modification Tax Credit
Articles, Northern Colorado and WyomingThe State of Colorado has created a tax credit with the vision that individuals with an illness or disability wouldn’t be deterred from retrofitting their residence for health, welfare or safety reasons due to financial constraints. The ...
Ensight Skills Center
Articles, NewsletterEnsight Skills Center is a nationally-accredited low-vision nonprofit organization in Colorado. Ensight provides eye doctor evaluations, occupational therapy, training, assistive technology, and support in assisting people with vision lo...
Outdoor Stairlifts: A Different Approach to Accessibility
ArticlesWhen we say stairlift, most people automatically think of their stairs inside their home. Everyone can see a mental picture of a person safely riding a stairlift down steep basement stairs or up a curved staircase to their master suite. ...
Do You or a Loved One Freeze While Walking?
Articles, Education, NewsletterThe U-Step 2 Walking Stabilizer was designed specifically for those with neurological conditions. Using a patented U-shaped base, the U-Step is ultrastable and offers users advanced control, stability and maneuverability and has been pro...
Pristine Home Health Care
ArticlesPristine Home Healthcare was founded on the core beliefs that everybody deserves to have a second chance at independence after a life event. We do this because when the owner, Kodi Marley, was injured in an elevator accident and told she...
It’s Not for Me
Articles, NewsletterWe hear it all the time in our showhome, at our in-services and our booths at community events – “We’re not ready, yet.” or “That’s not for me.”. The truth of the matter is that many people associate accessibility with being elderly or h...
How to Buy an Accessible Home
Articles, EducationIf you or someone you love has recently become disabled or has been diagnosed with an illness which will change their mobility needs you have probably begun to think about your home. For many, staying in their current home is not an opti...
Making Your Kitchen Accessible
Articles, EducationWith more than 30 million Americans relying on wheelchairs to move throughout their lives, the need for accessibility at home continues to grow. Making the entrance to your home accessible and your bathroom seems obvious, but what about ...
Bathroom Safety Tips
ArticlesDid you know that more than 235,000 Americans visit the emergency room each year with injuries related to falls in their bathroom? The bathroom is known as the most dangerous room in your home and for a good reason! Floor tiles and tub o...
Granny Pods Could Be The Solution to Nursing Homes
Articles, EducationWhen we are kids, we rely on our parents for everything from food and shelter to emotional support and care. But time doesn’t stop for anyone, and it comes a time when we have to return the favor and become caretakers for our aging par...
Dressing with Disabilities
Articles, Education, fashionable clothes for disabledTrendy, Fashionable Clothes for People with Disabilities Most people are fairly concerned about their outward appearances. We frequently hear in the home-modification business that they “don’t want it to look like a handicapped bathr...
Colorado Medicaid Gets Approval to Raise Home Modification Cap to $14,000
ArticlesAs of February 1, Colorado Medicaid can approve up to $14,000 for Medicaid Home Modification. This has been a 2 year journey and the Federal Government has finally approved this increase. The State Legislature has voted in 2014 and aga...
Continuing Education Courses for Colorado Occupational Therapists (OT CEU) OTAC
ArticlesLook & Learn in Colorado’s Only Adapted Home: Patient Handling with Lift and Transfer Systems Accessible Systems: 3025 W. Jefferson Ave, Englewood, CO 80110 Thursday, June 23rd from 4:30-6:30p.m. Free for OTAC members, 2 Contact Hours...
The Skinny Part of a Bathroom: Roll in Shower Chair Use
ArticlesWhen trying to make an accessible bathroom, what is the Skinny Part of the bathroom where a wheelchair or walker will have the most trouble? Almost 80% of bathroom are the same size with a similar layout. 8 feet long by 5 feet wide with ...
Medicaid and Home Modifications
Articles, Education, NewsWhat is the difference between Community Centered Boards and Single Entry Points for Colorado Medicaid? For more than four decades, Community Centered Boards (CCBs) have managed and delivered services to children and adults with develo...
New Product Showcase 2016
ArticlesNew Product Showcase 2016 Showerbuddy SB6 -300lb weight capacity – Rolls over standard toilets -Removable/lockable/flip-back arms -adjustable height -24inch self-propel wheels Graphite Fiber Light Weight Ramp –The lightest folding ramp i...
Through-the-Floor Home Elevator
Articles, ProductsA New Kind of Home Elevator How do you define Independence? When did you first feel independent? For Jesse, a 13 year old young man, growing up means completing his large stack of homework, keeping his things picked up, feeding his...
Homes for Our Troops
ArticlesAccessible Systems of Northern Colorado had the privilege of installing a ceiling lift for Cpl. Jason Hallett, who was provided a home from the Homes For Our Troops organization. Read More about Jason’s story here. Homes For Our Troops ...
Wheelchair Accessible Home for ALS Veteran
ArticlesAfter being diagnosed with ALS, Larry chose to prepare his home to accommodate his FUTURE accessibility needs. The key word is FUTURE. Learning of the diagnosis was not easy, yet he has accepted it, and with acceptance comes change. He h...
Bathroom Remodel Cost vs. Value Report for the Mountain Area and Colorado
ArticlesRemodeling Magazine (www.remodeling.hw.net) has released its Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report. This report measured with Mid Level remodel projects and standard fixtures including Bathroom Remodel, Bathroom Addition, Master Suits, and...
Home Accessibility Gets Personal
ArticlesHome Accessibility Gets Personal Why should we care about home accessibility? For me, it gets personal. When my family heard about the accident that happened to one of our own, we didn’t know what was ahead. A spinal cord injury lea...
Educational Inservice Download – Therapist 2013
ArticlesHere are the current educational seminar that we provide for therapists in 2013. This presentation includes adapted houses in multimedia with lots of before/after pictures. Click below for the PDF file of our slide show or see the...
Why Professionals Refer To Us
ArticlesThanks to our fantastic, dedicated professionals who refer to Accessible Systems. Our best referral sources refer to us because: We genuinely care about the needs of our customers and are dedicated to providing the handicapped, disable...
Giving Back: Accessible Systems provides a big lift (Home Builders Foundation)
ArticlesHome Builders Foundation helps Littleton woman with multiple sclerosis make her home more navigable By Ramsey Scott Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 6:09 pm (Updated: January 25, 11:39 am) The house had become a prison for Jeaninne Kasa. Bu...
The March Towards Fairness- Finding Accessible Property
ArticlesThe March Towards Fairness- Finding Accessible Property Say you’ve got a client who wants a home with a formal dining room, gas fireplace, two-car garage, and finished basement. That’s easy: Those are common listing terms, and a simp...
