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How to Help People with Disabilities Access a Stage

July 11, 2025 by Arrow Lift

Wheelchair lift providing stage access in an auditorium with blue theater seating, showcasing stage accessibility solutions for performance venues.

When the curtain risesโ€”or the mic is turned onโ€”everyone deserves their moment in the spotlight, regardless of their level of mobility. Yet for millions of Americans who use wheelchairs, walkers, or crutches, stages can become barriers rather than platforms for inclusion.

True accessibility isn’t just about code compliance. It’s about ensuring every speaker, performer, student, or honoree can participate with dignity and independence. From school auditoriums and community centers to concert halls, worship spaces, and event venues, stage accessibility is an important consideration. Today, vertical platform lifts (VPLs) have emerged as a gold standard for making raised platforms accessible. They offer safe and dignified access without compromising the structural integrity or functionality that architects, builders, and venue operators need.

Letโ€™s take a peek behind the scenes at common solutions for stage access, and how VPLs are changing the experience of stages for everyone.

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Filed Under: Commercial Accessibility, Vertical Platform Lifts

Can You Replace Stairs with an Elevator? Why You May Be Asking the Wrong Question

January 17, 2025 by Arrow Lift

Can you replace stairs with an elevator?

You may find that there are often trade-offs when it comes to accessibility. To make your home accessible, you might have to sacrifice space and invest in new technology. You may give up some room on your staircase in exchange for a convenient stair lift, or you may need a rectangular shaft footprint on two or more floors for your new home elevator. Making room for a garage wheelchair lift might mean giving up usable parking space. Even so, the benefit of your new home elevator or accessibility lift could be the difference between a costly, burdensome move and the joy of turning the home you love into your forever home.

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Filed Under: Commercial Accessibility, Home Elevators, Stair Lifts, Vertical Platform Lifts

Top 4 Causes of Falls in the Elderly & How to Help

December 13, 2024 by Arrow Lift

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Accidents happen, but a fall can be a life-changing event, especially for older adults. Every year, about one out of four people over 65 experience a fall. While falls can lead to serious injuries, understanding the common causes of falls in the elderly and exploring prevention technology can make a big difference. Taking a few proactive steps can help you stay safe, steady, and confident on your feet. 

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Filed Under: Home Elevators, Stair Lifts, Vertical Platform Lifts

10 Best Nursing Home Alternatives for Care & Accessibility

October 15, 2024 by Arrow Lift

alternatives to nursing homes

Navigating elderly care needs can be challenging and emotionally charged, especially when seeking alternatives to nursing homes. Fortunately, there are innovative options that can transform home accessibility without the need to relocate.

For those looking to maintain independence and comfort outside of a nursing home, the 10 options below explore practical and technological modifications to enhance your existing home’s functionality. From simple adjustments like organizing frequently used items within easy reach to more advanced installations such as smart home devices and stair lifts, these solutions can empower you or a loved one to age in place with dignity and ease.

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Filed Under: Home Elevators, Stair Lifts, Vertical Platform Lifts

What Type of Accessibility Lift Works Best for a Garage?

July 9, 2024 by Arrow Lift

Wheelchair Platform List at base of Garage stairway leading into home

One of the most important areas of the home to achieve full accessibility is the garage. For many of us, our homeโ€™s garage is the primary or most convenient entry point into our living space. If your homeโ€™s attached garage isnโ€™t fully accessible, it could quickly limit your ability to move freely between your vehicle and your home. With this in mind, weโ€™re often asked, โ€œWhat are the most common ways to make your garage more accessible?โ€ 

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Filed Under: Home Elevators, Stair Lifts, Vertical Platform Lifts

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