Vertical lifts are often preferred because they are available in flip-down and folding models that install easily. They have a platform on which the user can position the wheelchair and remain seated while being lifted up and down. The lifts have a variety of safety features, including under-platform sensors and an emergency stop switch.

Certain spaces may not be accessible by vertical lifts, so inclined platform lifts solve the problem. With a rail carrying passengers along a staircase, they come in straight and curved models that can be customized to your home staircase and may be designed to handle multiple floors.

Look online for wheelchair lifts providers who offer a variety of vertical and inclined models that provide the best option for your home. The companies will professionally install the lifts and provide extensive warranties to protect your purchase.