Inside a church or other place of worship, there are a number of areas where accessibility is critical. While it may seem like a difficult task, providing access to those that are mobility impaired is not as complicated as it may sound and there are a number of options available.
Read MoreWheelchair Lifts/Vertical Platform Lifts
Overview of a Vertical Platform Lift Installation
A vertical platform lift or VPL is a lifting device designed to transport a mobility impaired person from one elevation to another. The VPL typically consists of a platform, platform sidewalls and a machine tower. The platform is the surface that carries the passenger. The sidewalls contain the rider in a safe manner. The machine tower houses the drive equipment.
Read MorePlanning Your Conveyance Project
You have taken the time to plan the best accessible route, and done your best to know the local building and accessibility codes, but have you reached out to the people with the most knowledge of accessibility in your local market; the installing distributor? Accessibility is an industry that is heavily regulated by code.
Read MoreADA Versus Building Code
While sometimes blurred, ADA compliance and compliance with building code are not the same thing. When determining what access is required for your project, it is important to understand how they work together and what distinctions exist.
Read MoreThe Americans with Disabilities Act and Building Accessibility
When designing or altering a building with vertical barriers, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) is critical. There are many ways to make a building accessible including single level design, ramps, Limited Use/Limited Application (LU/LA) elevators, commercial elevators, and Vertical Platform Lifts (VPL).
Read MoreElevator Operation
While you may be familiar with the way that a commercial elevator works, there are actually a number of control systems available for residential and light commercial elevators and lifts, and each functions in a slightly different manner.
Read MoreThe Beginning of Accessibility
Did you know that twenty-two years prior to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the federal government was already making strides to increase accessibility in federally funded building projects? In 1968 Lyndon B. Johnson signed a law entitled The Architectural Barriers Act (ABA).
Read MoreAccelerated Screw Drive for the Vertical Platform Lift
For those who prefer the speed of a hydraulic lift but the simplicity of a screw drive, the Symmetry Accelerated Screw Drive option is an excellent choice. The industry standard speed for a vertical platform lift with a screw drive is 10 feet per minute. The Accelerated Screw Drive travels at 20 feet per minute.
Read MoreAging in Place: Living out Your Years in Your Desired Place of Residence
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines aging in place as “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.” According to The National Aging in Place Council, the idea of aging in place has gained popularity in recent years and many Americans are choosing to stay in their homes as long as they can.
Read MoreWhat is a Residential Lift?
A Residential Lift is a type of platform lift or wheelchair lift which provides easy access to all levels of the home. This type of vertical platform lift (VPL) can be utilized inside or outside the house and provides convenient access without compromising architectural character.
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