With the use of avertical wheelchair lift, anyone with physical disabilities can overcome obstacles and barriers. The purpose is for mobility restriction of people with disabilities. It is sometimes called a wheelchair lift or just a platform lift.
Nowadays, the usage of wheelchair lifts can be done in extensive range since it can already be used in both commercial and residential areas. A buyer can make his or her choice at any brand models of Opal, Shaftway, Enchlose, and Stage when shopping for a vertical wheelchair lift.
Stair Lifts are seen to be used by handicapped or physically disabled people in locations like public buildings, institutions, auditoriums, convention centers and residences. It usually comes with a platform where the user can remain seated on it while being lifted.
It is mainly used for outdoor purposes. However, the vertical wheelchair lift that can be used to climb a vehicle or stage has a platform that is designed for shorter heights. Those that have high sidewalls are more popular models since it doesn’t have a ceiling enclosure. With high sidewalls it can fit either as outdoor or an indoor application.
There are some vertical wheelchair lifts that are powered with electricity or hydraulic systems where a flip-down or folding seating function can easily be installed. However, those powered with electricity are very expensive. It would be much more ideal to get models that are easy to maintain and much cheaper in cost.
Nevertheless, most models may come with back up battery systems when purchased so that the users can use them in case of a power outage.
Recently many buildings in the United States have been installing vertical wheelchair lifts. This is not just to follow the ordinance of their government in regards to the Disability Discrimination Act but also to help disabled individuals to have the convenience on their mobility effectively.
