Accessibility Solutions for the Home and Business

Making your home Wheelchair Accessible can be as Simple as adding on a modular Ramp System. They are available in a variety of materials, and can be purchased or rented. What Makes these such a great idea to add to your home?  Read on! Modular Ramps  Aluminum Modular Systems Aluminum units are 100 % Maintenance Free!   Aluminum Ramps are covered with a non slip surface for increased safety. Some additional models even have a powder coated paint surface in order to ward off flaking paint and rust issues, or meshing that will help Rain and snow drain through as needed.  Wooden Modular Systems Made from pressure treated Southern Pine, these ramps have their advantages as well! They are spaced to allow water and snow to drain through, and are made with cost conscience customer in mind. Wooden Ramp can compliment the beauty of your home, and can be easily stained or painted to match your current style. The pressure treated wood even prevents rotting issues! No Matter what material you choos

Curved Stair Lift Technology is available in Buffalo, Rochester, The Finger Lakes Region, and Syracuse, New York.  Living in the Home you already love can be made easier and safer with the addition of a Stair Lift.  Curved Stair Lifts seem to be a prefect solution to keep you mobile, while also helping keep you independent in your home. We've compiled a few reasons why choosing a curved stair lift technology could be right for you or your loved ones home.   Custom - Made These units are made with your safety in mind. Curved stair lifts are made to fit your specific home. The chair will travel along a rail that is custom made to hug your particular stair case. Other brands are one size fits all, making them unreliable and unsafe. You will no longer have to think about the costs of moving to an unfamiliar home. Works on either Side of the Stairs Curved stair lifts can be placed on either side of the stairs. This can make the best use of a narrow stair case, and your entire home. No b

When traveling with an accessibility challenge, your destination prospects can be limited due to the needs you have to get around the city with ease. Taking a trip to the Finger Lakes & Ithaca will change your mind about being worried during travel, and make you wish that many other travel destinations would take their lead. Ithaca's forward thinking accessibility can lead to a fun weekend in the area.  Here is a list of places we recommend to visit while there: Dining Sitting on a Small Farm Outside of Ithaca, Ithaca Beer Co.  is a great place for dining or beer tasting while in the area. There are a multitude of accessible parking spots, accessible parking, and plenty of room indoor and outdoor for dining. Founded in 1998, the family run operation houses a taproom and a farm to table restaurant to satisfy your food and drink needs.  Nature Trails Let's talk about Taughannock Fall State Park. The Waterfall hidden with the state park is one of the natural attractions of the

Home Stair Lift Costs : What to Expect. So the time has come for adding a stair lift to your home?  In the US alone, nearly 100,000 stair lift units are sold per year. Picking the correct brand and style for you and your home is important. We have put together a small break down of the approximate stair lift costs below. Straight Straight stair lifts can cost between $3000-$5000 for a new unit. Having anew unit means that you can take advantage of the warranty that it comes with as well for the life of the unit. Some companies also offer used units for a discounted cost. When choosing a used unit, be sure to ask how old the chair is, and if it has been properly removed from the old home by a professional. This way you will not end up with a broken unit, or a unit that may only last for 2 years or less because of its age.  Specialty Specialty units of stair lifts are available as well for around $4000-$7000. These units may have more features, or can keep the rider upright when there ar

 Is a Wheelchair Lift Right for Your Home? Long Term home care means long term decisions for your homes accessibility. For some, a stair lift is an easy answer. For those in a wheelchair, it is not always that simple. Installation of a wheelchair lift can help with independence in ones own home at all times of the year.  Let's get down to the basics of a wheelchair lift to help you make that decision.  Price Depending on the model chose, A wheelchair lift can cost anywhere from 8000- 15,000. This is a nominal fee when considering the alternatives of a retirement or medical care home, or an in home nurse. Home costs around $12,000 or more a month! Travel Distance Travel distance would be the largest deciding factor when deciding between a wheelchair lift and an elevator for your home. A wheelchair Lift can accommodate multiple stops just like an elevator can. However, a wheelchair lift can only rise up to 14 feet. Any travel distance above 14 feet will require the use of an elevator

  5 Reasons Why You Should Be Looking at  Accessibility Equipment Now Planning for the future, and making moves to stay longer in the home you love, will easily become the best decision you have ever made. People in Rochester, Syracuse, and Buffalo, New York are all learning what a prudent choice it is to learn about Accessibility equipment now. Stair Lifts, Residential Elevators, Wheelchair Lifts, and Ramps are just a few examples of this kind of tax exempt equipment that you could be adding. The reasons to do this kind of research now are endless. In the words of Maya Angelou, you would be " Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst, and unsurprised by anything in between."   We have narrowed it down to the 5 most popular/important reasons. 1. Lessening Financial Responsibility Preparing your home for accessibility now will give you a better chance to look for financing options, or saving money to pay for the project fully before your retirement age. This lessens the res