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CitiRoller is an app for the iPhone produced by Papa Products that makes life much easier for someone in a wheelchair.
As anyone with a disability knows, not all buildings and structures are set up to accommodate all access needs. CitiRoller can help you locate places and services around your city that are wheelchair-friendly. For example, it can help to locate accessible restaurants, public transportation, and restrooms. It also includes information pertaining to wheelchairs themselves, such as repair and supply shops.
At Williams Lift Company, we’re committed to making sure you enjoy convenience, mobility, and accessibility at home and on the go. For more information about our products, including stair lifts, ramps, wheelchair lifts and more - visit our website or call us at (908) 756-7074.
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Although it can be tough living with a disability, wheel-chair friendly technology can enable you to live your life with minimal inconveniences. With a few additions to your home, you can maintain the mobility and independence you need in your life. Here are a few examples of the kinds features and improvements you’ll find in a wheelchair-ready home:
The most basic, but still essential, handicap ramps allow easy access up and down stairs. They can also be built to go around corners or cover uneven ground. There are several different types of ramps that homeowners use, including threshold ramps and pathway ramps. The great thing about having a ramp is that it is useful for everyone, not just people who use wheelchairs. If you have friends or family that use walkers or canes, a ramp is just as helpful, or even essential.
Getting up the stairs may not have been possible for people with disabilities in the past, but these days it’s not a problem. Stair lifts allow easy access between floors by providing a comfortable seat that moves up and down a mechanical track. Even if you’re not in a wheelchair but have some difficulty climbing a staircase, a stair lift will make your life much easier and more pleasant.
A wheelchair lift is like a small elevator for you and your wheelchair. They’re great for accessing raised areas of a home, traversing small flights of stairs, or overcoming anything else that requires elevation. If there’s a single mechanical addition to a home to make it wheel-chair friendly, it’s the wheelchair lift. They’re easily controlled from inside the lift with activation buttons.
If you’re interested in making your home more wheel-chair friendly, then Williams Lift Company can help you equip your home. We offer several types of wheelchair lifts and stair lifts, as well as handicap ramps. For more information, call us today at (908) 756-7074 or visit our website.
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Recently, we’ve discussed the impressive utility of tri-fold ramps and a few examples of the different bathroom aids available for wheelchair users. Living with a disability can be challenging, but there are many products available that can help. To learn more, take a look at these helpful resources from around the web:
- If you’re suffering from limited mobility, then there are a wide range of options available that can help you enjoy the freedom of moving around on your own terms. To learn more about the difference between mobility aids, head over to Disabled-World.com.
- Did you know that the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992 requires all businesses that serve the public be accessible to people with disabilities? To learn more about handicap accessibility rules, check out this article from eHow.com.
- For some great information on how to select the right wheelchair, take a look at this article from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The purpose of bathing is to maintain health and physical well-being, but bathing can be difficult for individuals with limited or restricted physical mobility. This publication from the University of Buffalo will tell you more about the bathing challenges facing people with disabilities.
- Head over to about.com and check out this article for tips on how to shower and bathe safely. This guide will make bath time less hazardous and more relaxing.
Williams Lift Company has been a trusted family owned company since 1947. We are here to help you with any and all of your home health care and mobility needs. Contact us at (908) 756-7074 and browse through our website for more information about purchasing any of our products.
