Accessibility Posts: Page 5

Miss Wheelchair NY on the Runway During Fashion Week
- Priscilla Fujimura
- Feb 21, 2014
- Achievements
Danielle Sheypuk, who was Miss Wheelchair New York 2012, modeled for designer Carrie Hammer during New York Fashion Week this month. You can read more about her experience at…
Buyers Beware: Online Stairway Chair Lift Sellers
- Doug Boydston
- Mar 6, 2013
- FAQ
Shopping online is a wonderful modern convenience. It makes our lives easier, but it’s important to research the available options. Whether you are purchasing furniture, booking a trip or browsing…
Handi-Lift’s Subway Lift Wins Project of the Year!
- Karen Poch
- Oct 5, 2011
- Achievements
New York City infrastructure is complicated. The triple-layer city spans 160 feet underground to the 1,454 foot super structures of the Empire State Building, making transportation above and below ground, an…
Accessible Irene
- Karen Poch
- Sep 9, 2011
- Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility issues seem to concern governmental agencies most as emergency situations arise, but Hurricane Irene left many wondering if it concerns them enough. New York City residents required…
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…