| Modern Outdoor stair lifts are relatively new | | | | match well with any landscaping situation and can be |
| technology. They have been around since the 1930s | | | | modified accordingly. They are dependable and |
| when the Inclinator Company of America (ICA) | | | | resilient accessibility devices and are well worth the |
| introduced the lift for polio victims effected at that | | | | investment. |
| time that were unable to climb stairs easily. | | | | Outdoor lifts are made with rotating seats, protection |
| Earlier lift devices was made long ago for King Henry | | | | belts, cushioned armrests, protection brakes on |
| VIII, who, after being injured, used a block and | | | | delivery and concealed gear jacks to safeguard the |
| tackle apparatus to go up and down stairs. t stair | | | | individual. It has stumbling block sensors that help to |
| devices do not need a big staff of servants or any | | | | prevent the lift from moving automatically when a |
| block and tackle to operate. A stair device consists | | | | block is found in the way. Thus, any probability of |
| of a rail installed along a stairwell or set of steps with | | | | the lift being impaired or the person being |
| a chair or elevating platform joined to it. The individual | | | | incapacitated is moved. Another feature of outdoor |
| using it sits on the the chair and then maneuvers the | | | | lifts is the fold up alternative which allows it to be |
| controls. | | | | kept stowed when no longer in use. This helps not |
| Outdoor lifts come with seats, perches, footplates or | | | | only in saving space, but also allows people to use |
| platforms and are sold everywhere in the world. | | | | the stairs comfortably. Most of these lifts can weigh |
| They are almost equal to indoor stair lifts but with | | | | up to 400 lbs. |
| extensive weatherproofing. | | | | Another form of outdoor lift are the standing stair |
| Stair devices are a significant help for people who | | | | lifts. People stand and taken up the incline without |
| have trouble using stairs. These devices provide such | | | | any need to move their knees or needing the |
| people more confidence and freedom. Outdoor stair | | | | support of any person. Some outdoor lifts can |
| lifts built with safety and suitability in mind, allow | | | | accommodate individuals in wheelchairs. Such units |
| people to access the outdoor areas of their homes | | | | have an entrance, which can be locked and therefore |
| and offices more easily. | | | | enhance the safety for the user. |
| The various models of outdoor lifts are made to | | | | |