Mobility Corner's March 2008 Archive

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).

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)

March 13, 2008
Advocates Hope New Governor will Bring Disability Awareness
Categories:Disability

Link: http://publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain?
action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1243218&sectionID=1

March 13, 2008
Ms. Wheelchair uses title to invite conversation
Categories:Wheelchairs

Link: http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/03/
ms_wheelchair_uses_title_to_in.html

March 9, 2008
Traveling with mobility problems
Categories: Disability, Wheelchairs

Link: http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/chi-
accessible_rc_pmmar09,1,6729787.story

March 9, 2008
Accessibility often carries price
Categories: Accessibility

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

March 7, 2008
Ray of hope for spinal cord patients
Categories:Disability

Link: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/mar/07/
ray-hope-spinal-cord-patients/

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