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Understanding the NH "Elevator and Accessibility Lift Law"

michellef@nhelevators.com — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:28:21 +0100

Recently, I have been fielding an increased number of questions from Case Managers concerning the requirements and applications of the New Hampshire "Elevator and Accessibility Lift Law". Since all elevators and accessibility lifts installed in New Hampshire must comply with this law, a working knowledge of its requirements is helpful for anyone involved in the process of providing this equipment to the disabled community. In this post, I'll try to respond to the issues Case Managers have Read More...

Eliminate the “Lack of Access” Problem When Shopping for a New Home!

michellef@nhelevators.com — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:41:26 +0100

So, you're looking for a new home! Despite the number of homes on the market today, finding that perfect one still isn't easy. How many homes have you looked at where, you love the house, but have concerns that the stairs (inside or out) may pose a potential problem for you or a loved one in later years?

Instead of eliminating that almost perfect house, consider an alternative solution that is not only affordable, but pays for itself down the road? That is, to retrofit the home wRead More...

Elevators Are the Next Step Up (Washington Post)

michellef@nhelevators.com — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:48:16 +0100

Elevators Are the Next Step Up; Conversions Gain in Popularity For Aging or Infirm Homeowners

The Washington Post / June 25, 2005 / Elizabeth Festa

The Washington region is "one of the largest growth areas we have right now," said Ray Varner, East Coast sales representative for Inclinator Co. of America, which bills itself as the oldest residential elevator manufacturer in America, dating from 1929. It can cost tens of thousands of dollars to add an elevator to a house. StillRead More...

Retirement Planning

michellef@nhelevators.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:02:01 +0100

I am constantly amazed (and saddened) at how many people entering their “Golden Years” just assume that they’ll no longer be able to manage the multi-story house they’ve raised their family in and that they’ll have to move to a single story home. As an “access” professional at Advent Home & Access in New Hampshire, I spend a lot of my time educating people on the alternatives available to them, such as a residential elevator, stairlift or platform lift for wheelchair use. Invariably, thRead More...

Residential Elevators

michellef@nhelevators.com — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:00:00 +0100

Residential elevators were a chosen amenity for 94,000 homeowners last year! These homeowners were among the ever-increasing number of individuals who recognize the benefits of solving or preventing a “vertical mobility challenge” through the use of an elevator. Elevators – whether luxuriously appointed or simple in style - are a practical way to add functionality to any home and can be uniquely designed to reflect the needs and tastes of the homeowners.

Today’s reRead More...