How to Create a Wheelchair Accessible Home
Creating a wheelchair accessible home involves removing barriers and making daily necessities more mobility-friendly. You may have never imagined yourself needing a wheelchair before now. But due to an ailment or injury or aging, a wheelchair is a non-negotiable. You must have it in order to accomplish tasks and…
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2020 Election: How Will Your Vote Impact Disability Issues?
California’s primary election is just days away! Wouldn’t it be good to know where the candidates stand on issues that affect citizens with physical, mental or emotional challenges? Maybe it’s time for every elected official to earn the vote of those with disabilities. A non-profit organization called Respect Ability has released…
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Chair Lifts for Stairs With Landings
There are many reasons landings are added to stairs. They allow stairs to change directions and also provide a space for people to rest, if needed. Stair landings are also needed when a door at the top of the steps swings inwards towards the stairway. Building codes require landings or…
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Stair Lift Installation: Tracks, Seats and Safety Features
You have decided you need a stair lift. Maybe you are caving to the nagging from well-intentioned and worried family members. Maybe you have read the shocking statistics. Like, one-fourth of Americans over the age of 65 fall each year, and the older you get, the more likely these falls…
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Making the Transition to Independent Living on College Campus
In a study on parents of children with a disability, it was found that 55% of the parents were not sure their disabled child would always have a place to stay. Further, 62% stated their adult child with disabilities had strong independent living skills and abilities to to care of…
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Uncovering the Best Kept-Secrets for Disabled American Veterans
The US Military Veterans laid down their lives for us. They maintained honor and integrity when all hell was breaking loose around them. They went without sleep, sustenance or seeing their own families so we could be safe with ours. They came back from active duty to a country that…
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Wheelchair Ramp vs. Platform Lift: Which Is Right for Me?
Statistics show well over 3 million people use a wheelchair in America. Over 10 million use some other form of walking aid. This means millions of people, just like you, are looking for ways to improve their mobility. Two great options are wheelchair ramps and platform lifts. A wheelchair ramp…
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Does Driving Really Equal Independence?
Do you remember the excitement that filled your heart when you were about to turn sixteen and couldn’t wait to get your driver’s license? We were counting the hours up to that momentous occasion that would provide us with fun and independence! We would be licensed to go wherever we…
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Differences Between Accessible, Usable and Universal Design
Products can mean anything from information technology to physical items like chairs, cars or anything else that can be purchased and used by consumers. Product designers are constantly creating new products that will sold by a business to its customers. They answer questions that determine who the customer is, how…
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Has Your House Become the Enemy?
Baby Boomers have some unique opportunities today when it comes to living in a safe environment. Since we never know how much time we have to prepare for an unanticipated event, it would be good to learn from others. The key for us all is to be willing to take…
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