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Prevent Falls at Home with the Access Fall Free Living Program

Staying in your home as you age is something most people want, but safety is essential. The Access Fall Free Living Assessment is a program designed to help prevent falls and keep you living independently. By partnering with occupational therapists (OTs), we assess your home through photos, video, and measurements, then provide personalized recommendations based

Beware of Stair Lift Scams – Access Elevator CEO Exposes Price Gouging

Beware of Stair Lift Scams: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones At Access, we believe no one should be taken advantage of—especially seniors who rely on accessibility equipment to stay safe and independent in their own homes. Unfortunately, we’re seeing a growing number of cases where dishonest companies are charging outrageous prices for

Breaking Ground: First U.S. Installation of the Access BDD IPL Residential Lift

Access Elevator, Inc. is proud to announce the first-ever installation of the Access BDD IPL residential lift in the United States—and it was a smooth success from start to finish! While the IPL lift has already proven itself in homes and buildings across Europe for years, this marks its debut in the American market. We

Thinking About Installing a Home Elevator?

We were excited to have our very own Aimee Ferrarell back on the air with David Hochberg during a recent episode of Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio. In this segment, Aimee takes a call from Sue in Shunberg, IL, who’s looking to install her first residential elevator—and the conversation is packed with great

Can Your Home Support a Residential Elevator?

We’re back on the air with WGN Radio! David Hachberg from Home Sweet Home Chicago sits down with Aimee Ferrarell from Access to talk all things home elevators—including what we look for during a site evaluation, why the structure of your home matters, and when it’s time to bring in a builder or architect.

Access Elevator, Inc. at the Abilities Expo Chicago 2025 – A Weekend of Empowerment and Innovation

This past weekend, Access Elevator, Inc. proudly participated in the Abilities Expo Chicago, held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. From June 20–22, 2025, the event brought together individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals from across the Midwest to explore the latest in mobility, accessibility, and independent living solutions. The Abilities Expo is

Get Funding for a Residential Wheelchair Ramp

We understand that purchasing a wheelchair ramp for the home can be a large financial undertaking for some families, but we don’t want that to be the reason your family doesn’t get the access solution they deserve. Our goal for this article is to clarify exactly how to get funding for a Residential Ramp in

Why So Many Stair Lifts Are Breaking Down—And What You Can Do About It

Why So Many Stair Lifts Are Breaking Down—And What You Can Do About It At Access Elevator, Inc., we’ve recently seen a sharp rise in stair lift repair requests—and surprisingly, most of these aren’t even for stair lifts we installed. So what’s going on? Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access, recently appeared on WGN to talk

Empowering Perspectives: Bill Bogdan Visits Access Elevator, Inc.

At Access Elevator, Inc., our mission has always been rooted in creating independence, dignity, and accessibility for those living with disabilities. Last week, our Roselle, Illinois location was honored to welcome a powerful voice in that mission—Bill Bogdan, Disability Liaison for the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office and a passionate advocate for disability rights across

Man in wheelchair safely descending an aluminum wheelchair ramp with handrails installed by Access Elevator, Inc.

Six Key Benefits of Adding a Wheelchair Ramp to Your Home

Retaining independence is a key value for many disabled and elderly individuals. Installing customized wheelchair ramps can be an affordable and practical solution to increase mobility and ensure the highest degree of independent living for older adults living alone or with their families. Along with other access solutions that may include a chair lift or

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