Home Modification

Keeping Loved Ones Safe at Home: Access Elevator CEO Talks Aging in Place on WGN Radio

Recently, Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access Elevator, joined John Williams on WGN Radio 720 to talk about one of the most important topics for families today: helping older adults stay safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. Aging in Place: Why It Matters As we age, many of us want to remain in the

Home Modification Funding Resources in Illinois & Wisconsin

At Access, we know that creating a safe, accessible home can feel overwhelming—not just in planning the right modifications, but also in figuring out how to pay for them. That’s why we’ve put together dedicated funding resource pages for both Wisconsin and Illinois residents. These guides gather trusted programs, grants, and financial assistance options so

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

Veterans guide to home loans

Whether it’s your first home purchase or your third, special resources are exclusively available to help with your home buying process if you’re a veteran. Veterans also can take advantage of a VA loan, which saves money and makes it easier to achieve your homeownership dreams. Loans supported by the government’s Veterans Affairs enable veterans to purchase

HISA Grants from the VA | Specially Adapted Housing Grant | Special Housing Adaptation Grant

Overview The Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides three types of grants for veterans to enable them to make home modifications to accommodate for disabilities connected to their military service or for disabilities resulting from aging. These are the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations or HISA Grant, the Specially Adapted Housing or SAH Grant, and the

How to Maintain a Wheelchair Ramp in Winter

Temperatures are dropping all over the country, which means it’s time to prepare your residential ramp for winter, especially if you live in an area that gets a significant amount of snow! In this blog, we’re going to go over how to take care of your ramp depending on the material it is made from.

Home Modifications | The Top Four (4) Barriers for People with Disabilities

Stair Lift Stair lifts come in a variety of models, and can be installed snug against the wall along staircases. Bruno stairlifts are made in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and Access Elevator has been installing Bruno stairlifts for 30 years to customers throughout the Midwest. Interior Home Elevator Home modification for disabled accessibility barrier solution: The Telecab

Why Your Residential Ramp Should Be Aluminum

Why Your Residential Ramp Should Be Aluminum The most common materials for residential ramps are wood and aluminum. While a wood ramp may match a pre-existing patio or siding, we’re confident that an aluminum ramp is the best solution for any home. Here are a few reasons why: Corrosion Resistance Aluminum is a naturally corrosion-resistant material,