Accessibility
Belt-Driven Home Lifts
The future of accessible, sustainable and smart vertical living by Stamatiou Themis Introduction As modern living continues to evolve, belt-driven home lifts are redefining what it means to have accessible,...
Accessible Lifts for All
by Muharrem Bilge Çakırer Accessibility in lifts is a critical factor in modern building design and engineering. According to the World Health Organization, 15% of the world's population lives with...
The Gift of Independence
Florida-based Independence Hunting Towers fills a void in the hunting community with handicapped-accessible deer stand. images courtesy of Independence Hunting Towers When Ben, a quadriplegic young man in his early...
Online Discussion Held As Part of Fujitec WheeLog Sponsorship
On December 7, 2024, the nonprofit WheeLog organization and Fujitec’s Technology Research Department, which conducts technological research on elevators, hosted an online discussion called “The Wheelchair Users X Fujitec Staff's...
Funds Allocated For Elevator Replacement in Kyrgyzstan Capital
Municipal authorities in Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia, have allocated KGS165 million (US$1.8 million) to replace approximately 100 outdated elevators in the city, 24 KG reports....
London-Based VM Elevators Announces Community Partnership
VM Elevators Ltd., a leading provider of lift and escalator services in East London, on January 20 announced via Specification Online it has partnered with Leyton Orient (football club [F.C])...
Rhode Island Theater Balcony Now Accessible For All
The United, a theater in Westerly, Rhode Island, held a “lift-off” ceremony in late December to officially christen its new elevator, which is now handicap accessible, The Westerly Sun reports....
Costs For San Diego Government Tower Elevator Repairs Soar
San Diego City Council members approved a contract extension with Otis that adds US$1 million to the original US$3 million budget for emergency repairs to the elevators serving the Civic...
South Korea Elevators Inspected Ahead of Lunar New Year
The South Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety said it conducted special inspections on elevators at 18 major train stations ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, ChosunBiz reports....
Elevator Brings Accessibility to Southern Spain Municipality
Torremolinos in Andalusia, southern Spain, has opened a new panoramic elevator connecting La Batería Park and the La Carihuela neighborhood, bringing new accessibility to the municipality, Euro Weekly News reports. Manufactured and...
