Unenclosed wheelchair lifts may be one of the easiest adaptive devices you can install for wheelchair accessibility. Cost and space friendly, unenclosed wheelchair lifts can be installed on porches, mobile home decks, stages, office entrances, stadium seating, churches and more. This may be the answer you’ve been searching for when looking for accessibility for wheelchairs and scooters.

Some users may look at an unenclosed wheelchair lift and be hesitant to use it. Have no fear that unenclosed wheelchair lifts have been designed with the utmost safety in mind. Unenclosed wheelchair lifts have been designed using the patented A.W.A.R.E. Diagnostics System: Active Wiring, Accessories, Relay & Electronics Diagnosis System.  This is a fully functional on-board diagnostics system to manage and monitor every critical function of the lift and is available only through your local Access Distributor.

Here are some other benefits.

• Appearance. Designed to blend, not intrude, into the aesthetics of your home or building with wood grain and multiple color options available
• Energy Saving. And, also environmentally friendly
• Cost. Less than other options and certainly less than moving to a new home or building
• Durability. Industry leading 4-year warranty and a 750-pound capacity for long, reliable use
• Ease of installation. Code-compliant and designed for easy install. Additionally, a pit of only 6” is needed making a hybrid wheelchair lift more accommodating than alternatives.
• Safety. In addition to the features above, nonskid platform surface, alarm and emergency stop switches and more
• Versatility. Up to 60” for commercial applications and 168” for residential applications. Also available in different sizes for wheelchair and/or scooter use.
• Space saving. For when a ramp is not an option
• USA owned and operated manufacturer

The benefit of working with Access Elevator is that our team has the knowledge of local codes and compliance. With locations in Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse, Erie, and Jamestown, you are getting the knowledge and experience of local installation experts throughout upstate New York and Western Pennsylvania. And, you’re getting a local office that can install your unenclosed wheelchair lift in a short amount of time.

Not all areas allow unenclosed wheelchair lifts in all applications, such as commercial or retail. Also, varying laws and municipality codes state whether unenclosed wheelchair lifts can be in different areas, so, contacting an installer familiar with your area is your first step. Also, height and ADA compliance parameters will need to be considered.

Access Elevator delivers highly functioning stair lifts, chair lifts, and home elevators to customers throughout Erie, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, and surrounding areas.  Currently, the Access Elevator team installs hundreds of customized lifts and elevators a year.

The basic rules for ADA compliance are that any business that provides goods and services to the public must provide disability accommodations and cannot discriminate against customers based on any impairment or disability.

Facilities that do not provide goods or services directly to the public, such as office buildings, factories warehouses or other facilities, usually do not need to comply unless their building is part of new construction or alterations. However, ADA compliance is recommended to accommodate workers as well as in preparation for future changes.

Some other buildings are often completely exempt from ADA compliance requirements including houses of worship and private clubs. Schools, daycares and other facilities run by religious organizations are also exempt. Again, some sort of mobility access is recommended and is required when renting out space including halls or kitchens.

Overall, facility and property managers are recommended to check with their local building code department on any additional compliance issues. One way to explore the options available is to call Access Elevator – our team can help guide your company through many of the available options including:

• Wheelchair lifts – wheelchair lifts encompass a few different options including vertical platform lifts and inclined platform lifts. Some wheelchair lifts are manufactured for home or ADA exempt use, so make sure you are following proper ADA guidelines for wheelchair lifts. They can be tricky so it’s best to work a company like Access Elevator that has the experience with ADA compliant wheelchair lifts.
  
  
• Stair lifts –stairlifts that are ADA compliant are the inclined platform lifts made for wheelchairs. Other stairlifts that are not made for wheelchairs are not ADA compliant but can be used in religious institutions or private clubs. Platform lifts have to be operable independently by the passenger and allow for unassisted entry and exit.
  
  
• LU/LA elevators – limited use, limited access elevators are a great way to make your location ADA compliant. These elevators have a greater reach in terms of floors/height, weight limit and frequency of use. LU/LA elevators are designed for limited commercial and residential use where traditional passenger elevators are not feasible. LU/LA elevators must still meet all the ADA compliance regulations such as button height, door opening times and more.

Contact your local Access Elevator office today and our knowledgeable, professionally trained design consultants can help you find the elevator or lift that’s right for your budget and your facility. We have worked with hundreds of companies in the installation, purchasing and repairing of ADA compliant lift and elevator options. 

There comes a time in many people’s lives when mobility starts to become an issue and eventually turns into a problem affecting everyday living. According to the US Census Bureau, nearly 40% of seniors 65 and older have at least one disability. Of those, two-thirds, or 15.7 million, mentioned walking or climbing as a difficulty. With the aging population, the cost of assisted living rising, and the lack of accommodations in assisted living facilities, modifying current homes is often the best solution.

Stiltz Home Elevators, installed by Access Elevator, are one option that can be modified to fit a number of different applications for various home designs. Today’s seniors may still be living in homes that they have lived in for many years and may think incorrectly that their home cannot be modified to incorporate a home elevator. However, the Stiltz Home Elevator’s twin posts take up only minimal footprint space while also providing amazing stability. Previously, this stability could only be found in elevators installed along load-bearing walls, but now more options are available. The Stiltz Elevator can be installed in an area previously used by an internal closet, in a stairway void, or located to a convenient location or corner in a living room or bedroom.

Here are some more configuration options.

1. Stairwell void/landing. Generally, this is where a staircase makes a 90-degree turn leaving a void where a Stiltz elevator is in perfect positioning.
2. Closet. Using a closet on the first or second floor provides a hidden use for the compact Stiltz without changing the aesthetics of your interior design.
3. Sloping/vaulted ceilings. The vertical rails used in the installation can be modified to fit uneven surfaces. Perfect for both vaulted bedroom ceilings and installations into an attic room.
4. Garage. Perfect for townhomes or other dwellings where residents have to climb two or more flights from the garage to the living room or bedroom space. Also facilitates in carrying groceries or other items to living areas.
5. Thru–car. Unique to Stiltz home elevators. Both sides of the lift can be accessed for easy entry and exit for a custom home configuration.

The costs for Stiltz Home Elevators are less than moving into assisted living and will help homeowners to enjoy mobility and freedom in the comfort of their own homes.  With all of the configurations, features, and safety options, the Stiltz Elevator should be a contender for any homeowner looking to increase their mobility.

Access Elevator delivers stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, and home elevators to customers throughout Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Erie, Pittsburgh, and the surrounding areas.  Learn more at our website www.accesselevator.com or call 1-800-479-4644.

A LU/LA is a Limited Use/Limited Application elevator. Think of a traditional elevator but one that is for low occupancy, and low-rise buildings. If a traditional passenger elevator is not feasible or required by law, a LU/LA elevator would be the perfect fit.

The LU/LA was designed to meet the requirements of the ADA where structural integrity doesn’t exist for a traditional elevator. Some examples of the structural accommodation of a LU/LA elevator include:

• Low pit space of 13”
• Half the square floor space
• Less cost
• Maintenance every 6 months (opposed to monthly maintenance)
• Hoistway/shaft can be made of wood or sheetrock, no concrete required
• Less overhead space requirement

With all the descriptors making the LU/LA elevator seem smaller, it may appear to be more similar to a hybrid wheelchair lift. However, a lift has a lower weight limit and lower speed. The LU/LA will give riders the feel of a traditional elevator where one is preferred. Providing a LU/LA elevator is a great way to welcome all visitors to your building.

Chances are you’ve seen one already in a store, school or public building. Where access for either ADA compliance or just wheelchair access is desired, the LU/LA will be a perfect fit. And while building a LU/LA elevator into original building plans is preferred, LU/LA elevators can be retrofitted into existing structures.

Besides access to wheelchairs and being compliant, you might want to consider the other benefits a LU/LA elevator offers. An elevator is very user friendly as compared to stairs for many people. Some people with mobility issues will avoid a building without elevator access or tell people they’ll “just wait here” on the bottom floor. Also, the movement of goods from one floor to another may not be possible with just a wheelchair lift. Even if you have workers that can carry heavy objects up and down stairs you probably don’t want to ask your guests and visitors to do the same. Owners of buildings with a LU/LA elevator will probably tell you that more than just wheelchairs use their elevators and their visitors are glad for the accommodation.

A variety of different styles and finishes are available to make your new LU/LA elevator fit seamlessly into the aesthetics of your building. Even custom wood cabs are available. Car door finishes come in white, ivory, black, gray and vintage bronze. If desired, you can even make your drive system “green” by adding environmentally biodegradable hydraulic oil.

Access Elevator installs stairlifts, wheelchair lifts, home elevators, and small commercial LU/LA elevators to customers throughout Erie, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo. Currently the Access Elevator team installs hundreds of customized lifts and elevators each year.  Contact us today at 1-800-479-4644 or visit our website at www.accesselevator.com.

As home elevators are becoming more and more popular, the options are also. One elevator that solves a lot of problems encountered from past elevators is the Stiltz Lift. The Stiltz Lift is unique in design and in affordability and really deserves to be part of anyone’s list when looking for the convenience of a home elevator system.

Stiltz Lifts offering convenience and mobility

The lack of available space or structural integrity in older homes has unfortunately put elevators out of reach for many individuals that need them, in order to remain in their homes. Add this to the fact that people are living longer and there is a growing lack of affordable housing for seniors.  Luckily, Stiltz Lifts fill this void by offering a new choice in elevators to homeowners. 

Here are some of the amazing features of the Stiltz Lift installed by Access Elevator:

1. Amazing Stability.  Twin posts that take minimal footprint space but also give the elevator stable support.  Previously this stability could only be found in elevators installed along load-bearing walls.  The Stiltz Lift can be installed in an area previously used by an internal closet, in a stairway void, or located to a convenient location like a bedroom.
2. Attractive look. Elevators in the past have been bulky, as well as uncomfortable for those who don’t like tight spaces. The Stiltz Lift is available in a popular and attractive cream color, grey, green, yellow, orange, blue, or in a clear body made from polycarbonate for a contemporary look. Additionally, because the supporting structure is only the twin posts, there is no bulky shaft to block light and darken surrounding rooms.
3. Quick and affordable. Again, the simple structure means no extended construction time with excess dust, noise and disruption. Since the structure is simple yet strong, the cost may be more affordable then you think. It certainly is more affordable than the cost of having to move into a new home in order to find a living space that works for your needs.
4. Wheelchair accessible and friendly. Not only can some of the Stiltz Lift models fit a wheelchair or standard walker, one model made by Stiltz and carried by Access Elevator has a thru-car meaning it can be opened on both sides.
5. User friendly. One of the quickest elevators available at 36 feet per minute means the Stiltz Lift can let people with mobility issues get where they need to be, which in some cases may even be quicker than using the stairs.  Occupants will need to apply constant pressure to the controls inside the car while running the lift.  An emergency stop button is also included if needed. Remotes allow users to send heavy items between floors without being inside the elevator. This is a great way to transport luggage, boxes, linens or perhaps even a pet with mobility issues.
6. Quiet. A rare find in elevators due to the mechanism nature of moving the car, the Stiltz Lift is quieter than many other models. Also, since the motor itself is so quiet, there is no need to split the motor between two areas which is a benefit for areas already tight on space.

The Stiltz Lift gives homeowners mobility and freedom in the comfort of their home.  With all of the features and safety options, the Stiltz Elevator should be a contender for any homeowner looking to increase their mobility.

Access Elevator delivers highly functioning stair lifts, chair lifts and home elevators to customers throughout Erie, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo. Learn more at our website www.accesselevator.com or call 1-800-479-4644.

“LULA” may sound like a woman’s name, but it’s also a type of elevator used by schools, churches, libraries, museums, and other municipal facilities. LULA stands for “Limited Use/Limited Application.”  These small-but-mighty elevators can open up a world of unlimited possibilities for your organization.  Find out how LULA elevators, installed by Access Elevator, can transform your organization’s space and relationship with the community.

Meet LULA Elevators: Partners to Uplift Your Nonprofit or Other Organization

LULA elevators are made for lower-rise buildings, such as schools, libraries, and houses of worship. Compliant with both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, LULA elevators come equipped with multiple safety features, such as emergency lighting, an instantaneous safety brake system, battery backup, and emergency manual lowering. They also accommodate the visually impaired with tactile and braille-labeled controls.

LULA elevators boast the shallowest pit depth and shortest overhead requirements in the industry. This means that LULA elevators fit where other elevators can’t. And, if you’re a nonprofit or community organization operating out of a modest building, LULA elevators can help you meet ADA requirements and welcome those with mobility challenges to your facility.

LULA elevators are made in the USA by Cibes Symmetry, a leading American manufacturer of elevators and wheelchair lifts. They come with a limited 3-year warranty on parts, which is one of the best available. The team at Access Elevator has many years of experience installing LULA elevators. Our techs can install them quickly and efficiently, so you won’t have to wait long to experience their many benefits.

Expand Your Exhibition Space

If you have a museum housed in an historic building, your exhibition space may be limited by the floors and rooms that are accessib

le to your patrons. When Access Elevator installs LULA elevators, you can take advantage of previously-unused spaces to mount exhibits of sculptures, paintings, and other works of art.

Make Collections Accessible to Everyone

Public libraries or university libraries house many collections. Less-used materials, such as periodicals, can wind up being stored in a basement room or other out-of-the-way space.

With LULA elevators from Access Elevator, researchers and readers can easily reach the periodicals section or the archive rooms, whether they’re up in your building’s attic, or down in the sub-basement. You can also find new spaces for reading rooms or meeting rooms when you have LULA elevators to carry your patrons to other floors of your library.

Welcome More Students & Teachers

If your multi-level school were built prior to 1990, chances are that the only way to get to a classroom on a different floor of the building was to use a staircase. Someone in a wheelchair may have had to go outside to enter a lower level through a ground-floor doorway…and a classroom upstairs from the main level would have been virtually impossible to access.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) changed the way we build new buildings—but simply enacting the law could not restructure existing buildings.

At Access Elevator, a substantial part of our mission is to retrofit existing buildings for accessibility. With LULA elevators, we’ll help you make accommodations for students and teachers who use walkers, wheelchairs, rollators, or crutches.

Preach to a Bigger Choir

Churches, cathedrals, and temples are some of the most visited buildings in the world. We prize the history and heritage of older houses of worship. However, the beautiful architecture of a high altar or choir loft can be a barrier for members of the congregation with mobility challenges.

Access Elevator brings LULA elevators to worship facilities, allowing all worshipers to participate more fully in religious services and other activities in their faith communities. Make fellowship in the downstairs church hall as easy as pressing the call button on one of your LULA elevators. When a spiral staircase is no longer the only way to reach your two-hundred-year-old choir loft, more choristers can ring forth with joyful harmony.

For more ideas on how LULA elevators can open up your senior center, community outreach, library, museum, school, or worship facility, call Access Elevator at 800-479-4644.

Access Elevator is firmly established as one of the leading providers of stair lifts on the east coast. We have been around for a half a century and counting and we are still a family owned and operated business. The type of work that we do is very rewarding because stair lifts and other mobility solutions greatly enhance the lives of our clients.

Over the many years that we have been in this field, we have had the opportunity to evaluate stair lifts that have been produced by a number of different manufacturers. We have determined that the stair lifts that are manufactured by Stannah stand apart from the pack in industry quality, safety, and price which is why we exclusively sell and install this brand.

Stannah has a very impressive history.  Back in 1867, they went into business building cranes and hoists. From those humble beginnings, it would be hard to predict the level of success that they have achieved.  They are now on their fifth generation of family ownership and have been selling stair lifts since 1975. Since then, they have restored mobility for over 700,000 people around the world with their stair lifts.  Access Elevator is a proud installer of Stannah stairlifts.

Stannah Stair Lift Features

The special features make these straight stair lifts the best of the best include the continuous charge feature. Regardless of where the lift is parked on the track, the batteries will charge correctly.

You also have swivel options when you use this stair lift. It is possible to set the unit to swivel manually when you reach top of the stairs, and there is a power swivel setting as well. And for complete peace of mind, there is a manual override that you can easily engage if it is ever necessary.

We Are Here to Help!

As you can see, the straight and curved stair lifts that you can obtain from our company are truly state of the art, and our technicians in the field install them with precision and accuracy.  If you have any questions, we are standing by to assist you. There is a contact form on this website that you can use to send us a message, and we can be reached by phone toll free at 800-479-4644.

You are about to make the ideal connection if you are interested in home elevators. There was once a time when this was a luxury only within reach for the “rich and famous,” but times have changed. Modern technology has made the prices much more affordable, and in many instances, a home elevator will pay for itself in one way or another.

Many people are unpleasantly surprised when they find out that the Medicare program will not pay for a stay in an assisted living community. This is one obstacle, but there are a lot of folks with mobility challenges that would prefer to remain in their homes. They are comfortable in familiar surroundings, and they value the relationships that they have developed with their neighbors in their communities.

Under these circumstances, home elevators can make all the difference. If you are finding it difficult to get around the house, a home elevator can be the ideal solution. Assisted Living communities are extremely expensive, so the home elevator will be much cost effective. Plus, the ability to remain in the place you have called home for many years is priceless.

When you think about home elevators, you probably focus on individuals that have difficulty getting up and down stairs. Without question, we provide home elevators for many people that are in this situation. This being stated, it is not the only reason why you may want to consider a home elevator installation.

Depending on the configuration of your home, it can be extremely difficult to move furniture and other heavy items from one room to another. Some structures have points of entry that are beneath the main house, and this can make it hard to bring in groceries and other items.

A home elevator can make life much simpler and more efficient, even if you and your family members can negotiate stairs without a great deal of difficulty.  When you invest in this type of home improvement, the money comes right back to you with an increase in the value of your home.

We Are Here to Help!

One of our knowledgeable consultants would be more than glad to answer any questions that you may have about our home elevators. We can be reached by phone toll-free at 800-479-4644, and there is a contact form on this website that you can use to send us a message.

Access Elevator is a recommended supplier and installer of LULA elevators. A LULA elevator is a limited use / limited application elevator that provides building access and mobility solution for handicapped people. It is hybrid between a normal commercial elevator and a wheelchair lift. They can be used in low rise commercial buildings as well as residential homes. LULA elevators are gaining in popularity in new constructions as well as renovation projects. And there are good reasons for this. 

LULA Elevators provide several benefits. First, it enables you to have a handicapped friendly building. The equipment and installation costs are a lot less that a full-size commercial elevator. It has small footprint and requires less space than a normal elevator.  The hoist way does not require concreter construction. It can be constructed from cheaper material such as wood or sheetrock. 

Another big advantage of a LULA elevator is low maintenance. Savings on maintenance alone will allow you to recover the initial purchase and installation costs. Normal commercial elevators must be serviced monthly. A LULA elevator only requires servicing every 6 months. LULA elevators are also safe and easy to use. 

LULA elevators also have important built-in safety features. These include emergency lighting, battery backup, safety brakes, manual lowering, overspeed valve, emergency stop, certified components and more. 

LULA elevators are designed to meet ADA requirements. They provide handicapped access in low-rise / low occupancy buildings where a full-size commercial elevator won’t be feasible. They can be used in schools, colleges, churches, clinics, multi-family homes, libraries and so on. 

If you are looking for mobility solutions or products for ADA compliance, then Access Elevator can help. We specialize in stair lifts, incline lifts, vertical lifts, wheelchair lifts, residential elevators and LULA elevators. 

Do you have elderly family members at home? Or are you suffering from mobility issues? Pain is the same for everyone, whether you are a young lad or an old fellow. Therefore, it is evident that you will have to depend on people while moving around, especially if you have to climb stairs. Now, you can put an end to this problem by installing a home elevator at home. Home elevators are quite convenient and useful because these can carry you upstairs and downstairs in just a few seconds without having to stress your knees or back. We, at Access Elevator, can be the right choice for you. We bring you high-quality and advanced elevator systems which last long. It has the capacity of 950lbs and the size ranging between 15 square feet to 18 square feet. With 30 years of sales, installation, and maintenance services of elevators, we have definitely become a reputed choice among many homeowners. So, if you also need a good home elevator, quickly resort to us.

Here, we have put together a list of things that you must check about the company from whom you are purchasing this kind of an elevator. Take a look.

1. Quality

First of all, you should check the quality of the product. Pay attention to the features and capacity of the elevator. Make it a point that you buy something which is equipped with all the modern facilities and provides you with an efficient and comfortable service.

2. Installation

Next, you must ensure that the company from whom you are purchasing the elevators also provides with its installation. Otherwise, it will be quite inconvenient for you to look for installation elsewhere.

3. Pricing

Another thing that you have to pay attention to is the price of the elevator. Stick to your set budget and take price quotes of different companies in advance so as to compare them and see which one is most feasible for you.

So, after checking these things, if you think we can be a good choice, without any further delay, get in touch with us now for your home elevators.

Elevators are no longer the domain of the rich and wealthy. If you have mobility issues you can find and affordable home elevator. Even if you don’t have mobility issues there are still many benefits to installing a home elevator. Many homes are now automatically fitted with elevators.

Home elevators offer several benefits

• They help solve mobility issues
• Provide an easy way to go from one floor to another
• They make it easier to transfer packages and goods between floors
• Improve lifestyles
• They can be focal points and improve the aesthetics of your homes
• Add value to homes

If you struggle with a flight of stairs a home elevator can solve that problem. If you need wheelchair transfer between floors, a home elevator is the answer. If you just want greater convenience a home elevator will provide.

Access Elevator specialises home elevators. They supply and install home elevators across the country. They can also custom build a home elevator to match your home and your requirements. Access elevators are designed to be beautiful and functional. They can be installed almost anywhere and can even be a focal point that complements the overall design of your home.

Access Elevator supplies 3 types of home elevator. They Symmetry range, the Stiltz range and Vacuum elevators.  Symmetry is one of the best elevates available and offers a 7’ 0” Flat panel veneer in Oak, Maple or Birch as a standard feature. If you want something a bit cheaper, then the Stiltz range could be a good option. Stiltz elevators are unique in design, have a small footprint and are cost effective. Vacuum elevators are powered by air pressure, so they don’t need traditional cables and gear systems. They require minimal installation and can fit into most homes.