Both a vertical platform lift (VPL) and a modular wheelchair ramp are ideal solutions that grant a user home accessibility. There are various factors to consider between these two durable medical equipment options. This side-by-side comparison should help steer you in the right direction. Factors VPL Modular Wheelchair Ramp This comparison serves as a guide and Accessible Systems highly recommends …
The FlexStep Transforms From Stairs to Wheelchair LiftCity: Denver State: CO, Colorado Project Type: Wheelchair LiftPaul has a progressive condition and has unfortunately taken some falls down the stairs in his home. These accidents have left him wheelchair bound. Paul and his wife of nearly 50 years, Kathleen, needed to adapt their home to allow him to move around, but …
The Need for a Wheelchair Lift When needing to overcome steps into a home, many homeowners realize that they just don’t have enough space at the main entrance(s) to a home or in their garage to install an ADA compliant ramp. As a result, our team has seen homeowners utilize short and steep ramp that end up being more dangerous …
Accessible Systems gives back with the Home Builders Foundation of Metro Denver. In 2011, a vertical platform lift was installed for a young man named Brian. Brian suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a motocross accident. Brian’s mom was unable to get Brian in and out of the home without the lift.
Wheelchair Lift to Second Floor Apartment HomeCity: Salida State: CO, Colorado Project Type: Wheelchair LiftsShawna’s father had a stroke so she wanted him to be close by. She also wanted him to maintain his independence and have his own space. Instead of moving him into their own home, they offered him the full apartment above their garage. The only problem? …
Vertical Platform Lift Over a Ramp for a GarageCity: Johnstown State: CO, Colorado Project Type: Wheelchair LiftsWhile ramps are a common piece of equipment for accessibility into and out of a home, sometimes they simply aren’t the right solution. For this family, the five steps from garage floor into their Johnstown, CO home would call for nearly 35 feet of …
