Wheelchair Access

Am looking for a Coach Tour company with wheelchair access, preferably a hydraulic lift, who depart from the North East of England - anyone know of any?

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2008-02-14 09:17:21 by catcuddler

This custom-designed motorhome is wheelchair and scooter accessible with a Ricon Hydraulic Lift system. The 6-way electric captain's chair for ...

We have decided to take care of our elderly father who is wheelchair bound. He will be here next month.
I spoke to the landlord and he has no problem with him being added to the lease.
However we noticed that it would be tough to get around the house because of the stairs.
Is the landlord responsible for making this house more adaptable for wheelchairs?

Yes and no. Part of the answer will depend on your city and state, and part on what needs to be done. I would recommend talking the landlord if he is generally a good person, and a lawyer if you think you need to.

Generally, small, easy things will be your job- special hinges so the doors open wider, tools to make it easier to open faucets or pour milk, etc.

Bigger, more permanent stuff is the tricky area. Ramps generally need to be at least approved by the landlord, and often require permits to build or install.

Permanently mounted grab bars, etc. can often be negotiated- for example, you will buy and install them properly and leave them without counting as damage.

Installing a lift system or elevator would usually be the landlord's decision because of the extent of the mods needed, and he will usually request that you look into other options first.

I have to tell you that modding an older home with lots of stairs gets hard and costly quickly. A typical solution is to find the best level for him to enter as independently as possible, and make that floor his home so he does not have to negotiate the other stairs.

I've worked with many families who have had to do things like convert a main floor room to a new bedroom so a person in a chair can get into the house, access their bedroom and bathroom, etc. For some families, this meant the loss of the living room and converting the dining room to a sort of mini-Great Room for dining, TV, etc.

Be creative, open, and flexible.

2009-06-16 19:15:28 by Victoria's Secret Revealed

Price: $184.00 $136.38

Full 30" wide platform design for maximum support and stability
Surface is covered with anti-slip skid resistant tape for maximum traction
Safety tested and listed by underwriters Laborarories Inc. for safety capacity rating.

im opening a coffee shop and want to know are there requirements for a door to be to allow wheelchair access

Read this..........

http://www.visitscotland.com/guide/where -to-stay/accessible-scotland/accessibili ty-categories/category-1-accessibility

EDIT.............Dimensions - Doors should have a minimum clear opening width of 800mm (830mm is preferred) for a wheelchair. Where double doors are used at least one door should be a minimum of 800mm wide.