Accessibility Solutions for the Home and Business

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