Residential Wheelchair Lifts

The existence of residential wheelchair lifts has extended greater mobility to the disabled within their own homes. Furthermore, with manufacturers competing against one another to produce safer and better lifts, residential wheelchair lift users are presented with a wide range of choices at their disposal.

Residential wheelchair lifts are designed either in the form of inclined platform wheelchair lifts, or vertical platform wheelchair lifts. Inclined platform lifts are fitted at the staircase and moves in tandem with the angle and inclination of the staircase. On the other hand, vertical platform lifts operate much like a typical lift, but with added features for wheelchairs. These lifts can be installed as open air lifts or as enclosed lifts, inside or outside the house as they can be fitted with enclosures to protect the user from the rain and sun.

Amongst the prominent producers of residential wheelchair lifts are LiftAvator, Handi-Ramp and Wheel-O-Vator. The LiftAvator VertiLift is a hydraulic open air lift with a traveling distance of 12 feet. With the capability to support 750 lbs, this residential wheelchair lift works best in low rise residential building areas. On the other hand, the residential wheelchair lift from Handi-Ramp is perfect for heights of between 52 inches and 70 inches. Branded as a lift that works well with toggle switches, this lift can also be installed outdoors, with its weather-proof design. With a capacity of 500 lbs, this wheelchair lift is compatible with manual wheelchairs, scooters and even powerchairs. A 36-inch high guard side rail and a non-slip platform surface are some of the safety features incorporated.

Finally, the National Wheel-O-Vator wheelchair lift works well within and on the outside of residential buildings. With designs that conform to ADA requirements, this wheelchair is built with the capability to move up to a distance of 12 feet and to support a load of up to 750 lbs.