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Here you will find our archive of information regaring wheelchair accessible ramps, homes, vehicles and more.

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July 1, 2008
Design balances style with accessibility in this Seattle home
Categories:Accessibility

Link:http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1024&dept_id=
550712&newsid=19810404&PAG=461&rfi=9


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June 15, 2008
Added access: Demand grows for homes that meet mobility challenges
Categories:Accessibility

Link: http://www.oregonlive.com/realestate/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/
homes_real_estate/1213381530208530.xml&coll=7


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May 9, 2008
Barrier Removal Program promotes independence
Categories:Accessibility

Link: http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19675635&BRD=
2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555106&rfi=6


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May 03, 2008
Homeowners can't afford to avoid aging
Categories:Seniors, Accessibility

Link: http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/newhomes/
story.html?id=e2a220cd-ab99-474b-bc7e-e501a3977bab


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March 9, 2008
Accessibility often carries price
Categories: Accessibility

Link: http://www.pe.com/business/realestate/stories/
PE_Biz_D_affordable10.2b33c15.html



Mobility Corner Feature of the Month
March 2008
"Guide to Vertical Lifts & Stair Chair Lifts For Occupational Therapists"
Alan Bodnaruk/Western Elevator Ltd.

This month's feature has been provided by Alan Bodnaruk at Western Elevator Ltd. It is a guide for Occupational Therapists to better understand Stairlifts and Vertical Platform Lifts (also called Porch Lifts or Wheelchair Lifts).
OT Guide Book

Categories: OT/PT, Accessibility

This guide is useful not just to OTs, but to anyone who has questions or would like to know more about Stairlifts and Wheelchair Lifts. We are making Alan's entire document available on our website in a PDF format and have also separated the Stairlift and Vertical Platform Lift FAQs to their own pages for quick access.

Click here to view the entire guide in PDF format.

Otherwise, use the following links to view the individual FAQs:

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding a Stairlift
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding a Vertical Platform Lift (Porch Lift)



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February 11, 2008
Slow Motion Wake-Up Call for Web Accessibility
Categories: Accessibility

Link: http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2008/021108bradner.html

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February 1, 2008
Nonprofit Launched to Bring Free Accessibility Worldwide
Categories: Accessibility

Link: http://www.sunherald.com/447/story/338517.html



Mobility Corner Feature of the Month
January 2008
"Simple Tips for Making a Home Senior-Friendly"
Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” books and website. Savvy Senior is an information/resource service devoted to meeting the needs of older Americans and the families who support them.
Jim Miller - Savvy Senior

Visit the Savvy Senior website at: http://www.savvysenior.org/

Categories: Accessibility, Seniors

Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you give me some tips to make our house more senior-friendly. My wife and I are in our 70’s and don’t have much of a budget for big projects (nor do we want the construction mess), but we would like to do what we can to stay in our house as long as possible.

Read the entire article at "Simple Tips for Making a Home Senior-Friendly"




January 30, 2008
Upward mobility - Local contractors give time to build ramps for disabled
Categories: Wheelchairs, Accessibility

Link: http://www.thetimesherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/
20080130/NEWS01/801300307/1002

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