Posts Tagged ‘Disability’

Bruno Electra-Ride Elite Stairlift

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Bruno Electra-Ride Elite Stairlift is meant for physically disabled and aged individuals who enjoy superior social and economic status. Superior quality styling, unique design and outstanding features of the Bruno Electra-Ride Elite Stairlift make it an ideal stair lift for the elite in society. Bruno, the well-known manufacturer of the Elite Stairlift, is a branded ISO 9001 certified company. Founded in 1984, they have developed excellent accessibility products such as lifts and elevators. They have introduced stair lifts for straight as well as curved stairways. Vertical platform lift and vehicle lift are their other products. Bruno’s Electra-Ride Elite is a straight stair lift for indoor use and it has a number of salient features that make it distinctive.

The Electra-Ride Elite Stairlift has a capacity of 400 lb (181kg). This lift uses two 12V batteries which can be charged using household power outlet. Battery charged operation allows usage of the lift even during power failure. As a safety measure, sensors are provided to detect the presence of obstacles on the path of the lift so that damages to the device can be avoided. More importantly, these sensors ensure the safety of the user. Safety belts are also provided. Swivel seating allows users to make easy entry and exit. This lift can be installed on both sides of the stairways.

Some of the unique features of Electra-Ride Elite stairlift are:

• Improved clamping and rail design which provides remarkable stability

• Seven different selections of upholstery

• Flip up facility of seat, arms and footrest allows others to use the stairways comfortably

• Visual coded diagnostics provides instant analysis of operational status

Other features include two remotes for call/send controls, seating size of 17.75 inch which can be adjusted to 17.75 inch, adjustable seat height and foot rest height, soft start and soft stop for users comfort etc.

Bruno has countrywide dealers for selling their stair lifts. They provide a 5 year warranty for the major components of its stair lift, whereas a 2 year warranty is provided for parts. Customers can buy Electra-Ride Elite Stairlift and other lifts of Bruno from their nearest dealer. These dealers provide assistance for installation, maintenance and repair of the lift. Always buy branded products from reputable dealers for reliable and long lasting use.

Stair-Glide Stairlift

Monday, November 30th, 2009

ThyssenKrupp Access is one of the leading companies in the US, manufacturing quality accessibility products, specially designed to meet the needs of the aged and the disabled. With a range of accessibility products suitable for both commercial and non-commercial purposes in residential apartments, hospitals and commercial establishments, every product from ThyssenKrupp Access maintains the highest standards in quality and workmanship. The Stair-Glide stairlift from TK Access is one of the best selling models in the curved stairlift category with excellent features incorporated for daily usage.

With customization options available, the Stair-Glide lift is easy to install on both spiral and curved staircases in buildings. No costly modifications are required as the main installation unit required is a track which is attached to the stairs, along which the lift moves. The Stair-Glide lift can be used both indoors and outdoors, and for outdoor use, the unit has an outdoor package which includes weather resistant canvas covers to protect the lift from adverse weather conditions.

TK Access’s Stair-Glide stairlift has a lot of exceptional features and some of the built-in features include:

Load carrying capacity of 300 pounds (135kg)

Rack and pinion drive system

U.L, CSA and c/U.L. listing

Incline limits from 25º to 45º

Remote controls for easier access

To ensure a smooth, stable and comfortable ride, the Stair-Glide stairlift features the SoftStart technique, developed by ThyssenKrupp Access for gentle acceleration of stairlifts. Safety measures are given top priority for every product designed at ThyssenKrupp Access. With built-in footrest obstruction sensors, the Stair-Glide lift is capable of detecting obstacles on its path and can instantly halt its operation to prevent damage to the lift system. The lift can automatically resume its operations, once the obstacle is removed. For additional safety, seat belts are also provided as a standard feature.

TK Access’s Stair-Glide Stairlift, apart from its intended purpose of serving disabled persons can also be used to carry household items such as laundry upstairs and downstairs. All Stair-Glide lifts come with many additional optional components such as upholstered hand-rests for wraparound arms, joystick control on arms, manual lowering devices, hand-held pendant controls, over-speed brakes and folding rails. Clients can also choose from various upholstery options for fabrics including burgundy, royal, shadow and oatmeal herringbone.

Maintaining these Stair-Glide Stairlifts is now easy with ThyssenKrupp Access providing a 5 year warranty coverage on the drive train and two year warranty on component parts. Further, the increased number of lift installation and maintenance firms in the US and the easy availability of TK Access lift components guarantee users a trouble-free and smooth ride for years to come.

Portable Stair Lift and Power Stair Chair Review – Fulfills Growing Stairlift Demand

Friday, November 27th, 2009

The demand for portable mobility products is rapidly increasing due to several factors:

1) People are living longer and the average age in most of the world is increasing. According to a recent study by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social affairs, “In most parts of the world, the 80 and over age group is growing faster than any other, and is expected to continue as the fastest growing segment of the population for at least the next 50 years.”

2) Obesity is on the rise. Two thirds of Americans (60 million people) are overweight or obese, some 3.8 million weigh over 300 lbs.

3) A study recently conducted by several professors at Ohio State University and Colorado State University concluded, “There is undeniably a link between obesity and injury risk in adults, efforts to promote optimal body weight may reduce not only the risk of chronic diseases, but also the risk of unintentional injuries.”

4) According to the U.S Census Bureau, 54 million people in the U.S. are classified as disabled. The United Nations estimates there are 650 million people in the world that are disabled.

With an ever increasing percentage of the world’s population facing disability as either an eventual outcome or a current limitation, the handicapped look toward modern innovation to formulate solutions to accessibility. These solutions often come in the form of rehabilitation (rehab), outpatient care, wheelchairs, scooters, and a want for a method to navigate the endless flights of stairs that haunt the society that we all live in. Those with residences which include stairs to access a second story or the basement are also faced with the high cost of installing expensive stair lift equipment, a residential elevator or even worse, purchasing a new single story home.

As real estate becomes more and more expensive, homes are being built up and down as opposed to single story making the possibility of transitioning to a single floor layout not always plausible. Additionally, installing an expensive stairlift inside a home, only provides a solution for that particular stairwell and does nothing for the patient/disabled person, once they leave their home.

Despite becoming disabled, a vast majority of the disabled do not want to sit idly by waiting for their lives to transpire with them on the sidelines. The desire to continue their daily activities, and fulfill many of their life’s ambitions continues on. Many want to travel the world, where ADA compliance and accessibility often go completely unaddressed. Considering all the stairs that exist in Europe, few hotels or tourist sites offer accessibility options for the disabled. Perhaps justifiably for officials, disabled accessibility for most European sites would be very difficult, if not impossible, to implement to much of a degree in light of the buildings and entire infrastructure being built thousands of years ago without much regard for those that were physically unable to climb the narrow stairways.

Stair Lift Tips

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Stair lift, electric stair lifts, stair lift and stair steps are essentially liftgliders chairs that help people who have difficulty climbing stairs. Stair lifts have been helping elderly and disabled to gain maximum mobility by eliminating the hassle of stairs. Main stair lifts are becoming more and more affordable for the average person. Do you have a loved one attached to a single floor of your home? Stair lifts are essentially a seat on the rails that helps a person for a flight of stairs.

Stairway lifts are built with aluminum rails on which the president of the ladder slides along a cable pulley or chain. The chair is usually in the face as it travels down the stairs. In general, models of the homes come with a seat arm rest support rails and a footrest. Rails can be customized to go directly to the curved staircase or in the corners, making the electric stair lifts work of any home.

Wheelchair stair lifts are a heavier model that consists of a platform instead of a seat used to lift the wheelchair up the stairs. Stairlifts in wheelchairs are generally used in public areas or outside residential houses.

Stair chair lift installation
Stair lifts are fairly easy to install, which are attached to the wall or stairs. Chairlifts come in electric or battery that can be connected with common household candles to discourage the custom wiring .. Stairlifts electric battery has the advantage of working even in a power outage, although the batteries must be replaced periodically.
Landslides ladder can be installed as close in 7 of the wall of the stairway that allows maximum usable surface.

When not in use most of the stair lifts home models have fold the seats and footrests allows maximum access to the stairs. Most stair lifts come with seat belts and lock rotates to allow 90 or 45 degrees of access.

Buy Stairlifts
stairlifts from 1500 to lift a chair base and can vary from 5000 to 20,000 for custom lifts with many curves and angles. Most chairs are equipped with ladder safety devices to stop the chair in the incident which comes into contact with an object, like an animal.