Handicap Lifts

Terry Lifts for a Lift for the Handicapped

Lifts for the Handicapped

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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Many disabled or handicapped individuals currently reside in the UK. Although these individuals are just as capable and successful as anyone else, they often face unique physical challenges. For example, they often experience difficulty accessing public or commercial buildings. Some buildings only provide access to higher floors via a flight of stairs, and many buildings are still not equipped to accommodate wheelchairs. Consequently, many disabled individuals are forced to shop at, eat in, or visit ground floor establishments.

Fortunately, this situation is changing thanks to new regulations implemented by the Disability Discrimination Act or DDA. As of Oct 2004, businesses in the UK are now required to implement reasonable changes to ensure convenient access to all public and commercial buildings. Every person, including disabled individuals, must be able to enter and exit any UK building without requiring assistance. This means that many structures will have to undergo modifications in order to comply with the new requirements.

Installing a lift for someone who has a handicap will solve this problem and ensure you don’t receive a significant fine for non-compliance. This innovative mechanism comes in a wide variety of styles and models to suit your particular needs. For example, some of the larger platform lifts will transport individuals up to 9 metres within a public or commercial building. Business owners can choose a style, material and colour that blend naturally into the surroundings. Customers can also select a wheelchair platform stairlift model that can transport handicapped individuals up or down a flight of stairs.

Individuals can also have a lift for the handicapped in their own home. A domestic handicap lift is much smaller and is designed to be used in a residential dwelling. Customers can choose a through floor lift or a wheelchair platform stairlift. Both models will easily accommodate a wheelchair. A lift for someone with a handicap is very easy for owners to operate. They can summon the lift or open the lift door by pressing a switch on the wall. Another button is then pushed from inside the through floor lift to close the door. Battery backup ensure that the handicap lift will continue to work, even in the event of a power failure.