Wheelchair Lift and Accessibility Information
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At Ascension, we believe that accessibility creates opportunity and connection. Discover more about accessibility and how it affects your world here.
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Navigating Through ADA and ADAAG Code Interpretation
ADA & ADAAG accessibility requirements can be unclear & subject to broad interpretation, which causes problems trying to meet ADA standards. -
Wheelchair Lift 101: Basic Lift Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Platform Lifts 101: Wheelchair lift installation, operation, and maintenance - also known as wheelchair lifts, provide accessibility solutions for disabled. -
High-Profile Accessibility
High-profile accessibility to historic properties can be challenging & Ascension wheelchair lifts require no ramps or installation pits. -
Funding your Wheelchair Lift
Purchasing a wheelchair lift is considered an investment, whether it's for your home or business and there are numerous funding options available. -
Choosing a Wheelchair Lift
Choosing a wheelchair lift requires some research and knowing what types of things to consider when picking a lift for your building or project. -
Home Lifts - What You Should Know
Home Lifts are commonly used to negotiate stairs, access porches from ground-level, or otherwise facilitate entry or access around a private residence. -
Specifying Wheelchair Lifts: Avoid the 2 Most Common Mistakes
When specifying wheelchair lifts avoid 2 common mistakes: failure to educate your client & failure to prevent inferior substitutions. -
Chicago is Lifting the Accessibility Platform
Chicago is an accessible city with Chicago Park District & McCormick Place providing numerous accessibility options for various events. -
How the ADA Affects Renovations
The ADA affects renovations for any public/commercial building, by ensuring that requirements are met to offer accessibility for the disabled. -
6 Overlooked but Readily Achievable ADA Compliances
Since its inception in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has proven difficult to confidently implement for many architects and contractors. -
Portable or Permanent Wheelchair Lifts
Ascension offers both portable and permanent wheelchair lifts, or vertical platform lifts, which provide various benefits for the facility. -
5 Most Accessible Universities in the U.S.
The need for accessible structures, transportation & technology is on the rise for universities & here are 5 of the most accessible schools. -
How the ADA Affects Your Graduation
Ascension's Wheelchair Lifts are an ADA solution for graduation ceremonies by providing accessibility to stages for people with disabilities. -
Choose a Wheelchair Lift - Part 2: Hidden Needs
One part in choosing a wheelchair lift is to determine your venue's hidden needs & how to find an ADA compliant lift that meets local codes. -
Choose a Wheelchair Lift - Part 3: Options
The final step in choosing a wheelchair lift is to decide options that suit your facility, such as installation, drive type and entry/exit.