Doug Boydston

Doug Boydston founded Handi-Lift, Inc. with his parents in 1975 and became President of the company in 1990. Mr. Boydston is a Past President of National Association of Elevator Contractors and past chairman of the Accessibility Committee of NAEC. He is a member of NAEC and the Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association. Mr. Boydston is also active in codes at the local, State and National levels and is Chair of the main committee of the ASME A18.1 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts.

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Ramps vs. Lifts
- Doug Boydston
- Apr 21, 2011
- Commercial
Ramps and Lifts both have advantages and disadvantages, depending on the site and building configuration. Ramps are not always the answer to a particular accessibility challenge. Vertical and Inclined…
New 2010 Standards for Accessible Design Now Available on ADA website
- Doug Boydston
- Apr 21, 2011
- Accessibility
The new 2010 updates to the original 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design were announced by President Barack Obama on July 27 2010, and are now available on the ADA website. There…
Heavy Duty Vertical Lifts Now Available
- Doug Boydston
- Mar 7, 2011
- Commercial
Do you feel that the standard vertical platform (wheelchair) lifts available are “Light-Duty”, flimsy, slow, or clunky? There is an option that won’t break the bank. Sometimes you…
Jackie Jackson Visits Handi-Lift
- Doug Boydston
- Nov 2, 2010
- Achievements
Jackie Jackson, an extraordinary advocate for public accessibility, joined Handi-Lift as a special guest at our recent All Company Meeting. This was a unique opportunity for our staff to gain…
New York City Inspection Initiative
- Doug Boydston
- Mar 1, 2010
- Accessibility
One of the things holding back the platform lift industry is the inconsistent enforcement of safety standards. We are very happy that New York City has finally decided…