Modifying your Home: Platform December 2015 Is it difficult for you to get in and out of your home because of your disability? Maybe there are some modifications that could be made to your home to make it easier for you to move around. The Ministry of Health might be able to help fund these modifications. The type of modifications the Ministry of Health can help fund for your home will depend on your disability related and situation. They could include: hand rails a ramp a platform lift. What is a platform lift? A platform lift has a flat surface, or platform, to hold people or objects. The lift moves the platform up and down from the ground level. The lift is made of galvanised steel and is designed for outdoor use. A platform lift can be used where there is not enough space or the ground is too steep for a ramp. The lift must have a permanent concrete pad as a base and a separate power supply. It needs regular maintenance to operate safely. Is a platform lift the best option for you? To get an accessible entrance to your home that well for you, think about how you get around, what your disability needs are and what your home is like.
Modifying your Home: Platform December 2015 Is it difficult for you to get in and out of your home because of your disability? Maybe there are some modifications that could be made to your home to make it easier for you to move around. The Ministry of Health might be able to help fund these modifications. The type of modifications the Ministry of Health can help fund for your home will depend on your disability related and situation. They could include: hand rails a ramp a platform lift. What is a platform lift? A platform lift has a flat surface, or platform, to hold people or objects. The lift moves the platform up and down from the ground level. The lift is made of galvanised steel and is designed for outdoor use. A platform lift can be used where there is not enough space or the ground is too steep for a ramp. The lift must have a permanent concrete pad as a base and a separate power supply. It needs regular maintenance to operate safely. Is a platform lift the best option for you? To get an accessible entrance to your home that well for you, think about how you get around, what your disability needs are and what your home is like.