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Domestic Lifts
The through floor harmony lift for domestic wheelchair access.
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Public Access Lifts
A range of Wheelchair Platform Lifts for Accessibility in Public Buildings
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Are you disabled or do you know someone who has a disability? If so, you are probably aware of the many challenges these individuals have to face each and every day. Disabilities exist in many forms and are not restricted to physical problems. The number of disabled persons currently living in the UK may surprise you. Research indicates that as high as 20% of some UK building’s occupants are disabled.
Many organizations exist to assist these individuals and to improve their living conditions. You may be familiar with the DDA. The DDA stands for the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) that was implemented to improve the lives of disabled individuals in the UK. The DDA focuses on assisting disabled individuals with all aspects of their life including improving the standards and equal access to health care, transportation, education and employment.
In Oct 2004, part III of the Act was implemented. The goal is to ensure that everyone, including the disabled, has convenient access to all public and commercial buildings in the UK. They require that all businesses or service providers make reasonable physical alterations to buildings so that everyone can easily enter or exit.
Businesses and service owners need to be well aware of this act and ensure their buildings meet the new requirements. If they fail to comply, they run the risk of receiving heavy fines. One easy solution to meeting the DDA’s requirements and ensuring equal access to all individuals involves installing a DDA lift. These innovative mechanisms transport individuals to various levels within a building. They can be installed in public or commercial buildings and are safe, quick and convenient.
Business owners may be concerned that a DDA lift will be expensive, but the cost is very reasonable. They also don’t need to worry about the DDA lift becoming a major eyesore. The new models are very aesthetically pleasing and come in a consumer’s choice of colors, materials and styles. Many of the lifts blend right into the surroundings. A DDA lift is also very safe, but you need to make sure you purchase one from a reputable company. Verify that the lift is DDA compatible so that you don’t run the risk of receiving a fine.