Wheelchair Stair Lift

For many wheelchair users, a flight of stairs is an impassable barrier. A wheelchair stair lift removes the barrier and allows access to whatever is at the other end of the stairs!

It's no joke living in a house with a staircase between you and the bathroom on the first floor when you are i a wheelchair. It usually means someone has to be on hand whenever you need to use the bathroom to help you get up and then back down the stairs to the ground floor. This is not ideal and can mean a lot of work for your helper and the loss of some of your dignity.

Luckily, a solution exists in the form of a safe, powered platform that runs the length of a flight of stairs and can carry you in your wheelchair up and down without the need of someone else to help you. There are different types of lifts from those that you can use unaided to those that are meant as an aid to your helper as featured below.

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Wheelchair Stair Climber

One solution for wheelchair users is this stair climber for wheelchairs by Ameriglide, which is actually on sale at Amazon if you want to go ahead and buy online and get it at a greatly discounted price over the retail cost. Just click your mouse on the image of the stair climber to the left and go visit the official info page to find out more about the special price for yourself.

If you are wondering why you would need this particular device over other similar stairlifts, a lot comes down to personal preference really. This one is just highlighted because it is available to buy online with delivery included and that can be a huge saving as well as saving you the hassle of taking a trip to the stores.

Reasons to Want This One:

Here are some of the great features of this device:

• Battery powered so no need for additional electric cabling
• Can be installed in commercial or residential locations
• Capacity of up to 250 pounds (wheelchair and wheelchair user)
• Can be installed on stairs with up to 35 degree inclines
• Compatible with standard manual wheelchairs with back canes

This amazing stair climber can be used inside or outside on any clear, dry surface. Being battery powered you don't need to worry about installing additional electrical cabling. All you need is a 115VAC power outlet nearby to plug in the charger and you'll always have your stair climber ready to go whenever you are.

Finding Other Ways of getting Wheelchair Access to Places

Of course there are many options of stair lift for wheel chair users. Their strengths lie in the ability to get you up and down flights of stairs without the need for someone else to be on hand to help you. This makes the device a huge dignity saver as well as time and effort saver not just on your part but also on others who would traditionally need to be to hand for those times when you need to get upstairs for any reason.

Right now we don't have one to feature here, but you can get these lifts from specialist suppliers. You can usually find local suppliers and installers in the Yellow Pages (or Yelp online).

As a handy recommendation, it is always best to have a stair lift installed by a professional installer and not a local handyman. Often it's not worth the risk of having an unqualified person install your unit to save a few dollars. A professional installer (they are usually allocated by the manufacturer or their agent) will ensure maximum safety and compliance with the manufacturer's warranty and also any special clause on your house insurance policy. It's worth the extra cost for peace of mind.

When you are outdoors, getting around the place, whether you're using a manual or a motorized wheelchair, can be trying at the best of times when there are numerous steps to be navigated in your path between where you're coming from and where you're going to. A simple solution is to carry your own portable wheelchair ramp along with you.

The best portable ramps are made of aluminum for lightness, robustness and durability and can be extended to make getting up or down several steps possible without too much trouble. When buying wheelchair ramps, look for those that have a non-slip coating as you don't want to get into trouble slipping on a damp ramp! And check the ramp comes with portability in mind. This is more important for use with a manual chair than a motorized one as the extra weight can be a deal breaker for manual chair users.

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You'll find a great selection of accessories for wheelchair users on Amazon. If you don't see something you like below, just go ahead and type your preference into the search box and see what comes up!