Three Innovative Solutions to Accessibility Problems
A Wheelchair Hoist with a Difference
This amazing hoist is perfect for full-time wheelchair users, but also part-time users who find it difficult to stand at the back of the car to operate the hoist (which can be pretty slow). The only problem is the huge weight difference between a manual chair and an electric. I would imagine a hoist like this would struggle with an electric chair, but hopefully this will be the future. It would also allow smaller cars to be used, when people don’t want to drive vans in order to transport their chair.
A Hidden Lift
How many times do you find the ramp or lift into a building is tucked around the back of a building? Or it’s resented for spoiling the aesthetics of a building? Think of all the historical locations that have no access at all. This is the perfect solution – the look of the building can be kept and the ramp can be located in the most convenient location. It looks like in this video a second person is needed to operate it, so as long as that could be resolved, this is ideal.
Converting a Manual Chair into a Scooter
These have been around for awhile, but it’s nice seeing a video of one, and how easy it is to use. A lot of people use manual chairs, but may struggle on longer distances, rougher terrains or hills. This looks like it could be kept in the back of the car to be used when needed, and looks really fun too!