Landings. Now there's an interesting point. Why do we have to put landings in staircases? So people have a place to rest. Why do we have to put landings in ramps? The same reason. Consider that the next time you're designing a ramp. If you have to ramp up 4-5 steps, that ramp is the equivalent of a flight of stairs to an ambulatory person.

But it's a short rise. All the more reason to use a lift. A short rise for you and me may be a non-issue. But just one or two steps becomes a barrier for someone in a wheelchair. Now why send them off to traverse 10 or 20 feet of ramp, when they could use an inclined lift and travel right next to their loved one?

But a lift will never get used. You know, we hear this one a lot. But we never, ever hear it from someone who has a friend or relative who's disabled. Keep in mind that over 20 million people in the USA fall under the ADA. We installed a wheelchair lift in a high school that has received over 80 hours of use during the past 3 years. It's getting operated 4-8 times per day.

• A lift lets the disabled population travel the same path that everyone else travels.
• Inclined lifts let the disable person hold the hand of their loved one while going up the stairs.
• A well-designed lift lets the disable person travel up stairs without assistance.
• A lift does not require the same exertion as climbing a flight (or more) of stairs.
• A lift is a faster, safer path for ambulatory disabled people such as the elderly.

• A lift gives you 20+ feet of space per riser to use for other purposes.
• A lift meets the spirit of the ADA better.
• A lift shows your care for the disabled community.
• An inclined platform lift gives you much more design flexibility.