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Posted in Ramps & Lifts on May 13th, 2008
Using an outside wheelchair lift allows you to preserve very valuable internal vehicle space.
The two basic types of wheelchair lifts are those vehicles (vans and cars) and houses.
If you want to protect your wheelchair from weather conditions such as rain or snow then a lift that brings the wheelchair inside your vehicle is a good […]
Posted in Ramps & Lifts on Apr 16th, 2008
Using an outside wheelchair lift allows you to preserve very valuable internal vehicle space.
You can get wheelchair lifts that hold the wheelchair outside of the vehicle, normally at the back of the vehicle.
A big advantage of outside wheelchair lifts is that minimal modifications are needed to the vehicle.
Posted in Ramps & Lifts on Feb 6th, 2008
To avoid blocking the stairway for normal use,the platform of an inclined wheelchair lift should be able to be folded out of the way when not in use.
A big attraction of portable wheelchair lifts is their flexibility with models available as electrically powered, battery, manual or hydraulic.
When planning the installation of your home wheelchair lift, […]
Posted in Ramps & Lifts on Jan 21st, 2008
Space is an important consideration when deciding on the size specification of your vertical platform wheelchair lift. For greatest flexibility, choose the largest size possible for your circumstances.
Some wheelchair lifts will actually bring your wheelchair inside of the vehicle.
The preferred option for vehicle wheelchair lifts is the power lift as it requires little physical effort […]
Posted in Ramps & Lifts on Dec 13th, 2007
Handrails on a wheelchair ramp are desirable but not essential. They can be used to help pull the wheelchair up using both hands.
Care must be taken to ensure that portable wheelchair ramps do not become detached during use.
Some vehicle wheelchair ramps are designed to carry only specific types of wheelchair and you need to check […]
Posted in Ramps & Lifts on Nov 17th, 2007
The main feature of this ramp is how portable it is due to the fact that it can be folded and transported in suitcase style in the carry bag that is supplied with the ramp as standard.
Although it is an ultra lightweight ramp and durable, it can handle loads of up to 600 lbs without […]