The Hidden Brook Boardwalk at The Ridges Sanctuary in Bailey Harbor, Wisconsin is a great example of how mobility products help people of all abilities. It may appear to be “just” a boardwalk designed for visitors to wander and explore and delight in the abundance of nature around them, but when the time is taken to make a destination accessible to all, it creates something extra special. The 8 foot wide, flat surface boardwalk located at the Ridges is not only a beautiful way to enjoy some pretty special surroundings, it’s also a fully accessible way to enjoy nature.
An accessible way to take a walk through the woods. Together. Strollers, wheelchairs, scooters, crutches, walkers can all be used with comfort and ease on a fully accessible boardwalk like at the Ridges and other destinations who’ve been able to incorporate accessibility for mobility products of all kinds. That means any family, any group, can venture out together and experience the same things at the same time. Inclusion. Accessibility. That creates shared memories and experiences that promote inclusion and strengthen bonds.
As more and more locations are finding ways to incorporate mobility products into their site plans, or to retrofit, everyone benefits. Not only are those who use wheelchairs and scooters for mobility able to get out and more fully enjoy destinations, but they are also able to do so right alongside their families. This benefits everyone!
We all know that it’s important to allow everyone to be able to access places, events, etc. Sometimes, getting everyone to the destination can be part of the struggle, especially if your family has a smaller car or SUV. That’s where our TRILIFT comes in, to help make sure that anyone can get their scooter or wheelchair to a destination, regardless of what size vehicle they are driving. Our lift weighs half as much as a typical platform lift,making it easier to install or transfer from one vehicle to another.
If you or someone you love has need of a wheelchair or scooter, the TRILIFT replaces the need for a traditional platform lift. The TRILIFT is a patented triangular interlocking design lift meant for smaller cars and SUVS. It’s a lift and bracket receiver system that makes transporting your chair or scooter a breeze. The (female) bracket is bolted onto your mobility product , while the (male) lift is mounted onto your vehicle’s hitch. As the lift is lowered to the ground, the male triangle is lowered as well, so when drive your scooter up with the female triangle lining up with the male triangle, the components interlock and are ready for lift in order to head out and about. You can load or unload the scooter or wheelchair in much closer proximity to your vehicle, which means you can load and unload even in your garage space!
What does this mean for individuals with mobility products they rely upon? More freedom, the ability to have a smaller vehicle even with a chair or scooter, more independence as they simply need to steer their chair or scooter to line up with the male bracket.
