The Access Blog
Living with a SCI: Remedies for a Bladder Infection
In our last blog, we reviewed what a urinary tract infection (UTI) is. We also shared some tips to prevent a bladder infection. People living with a spinal cord injury are prone to a UTI. But what happens if you have a bladder infection due to a UTI? Today we are...
Garaventa’s Cost-Efficient Alternatives to Elevators
In the past couple of months, we have been covering different elevator solutions for commercial and residential buildings. We have also covered the Garaventa Elvoron products, a lineup of small and affordable elevators with the looks and feel of commercial elevators....
Living with a SCI: Tips to Prevent a Bladder Infection
People living with disabilities often have to hold their bladders for the duration of their outings for a variety of reasons, perhaps there is a lack of accessible washrooms or a potential lack of time and space required to empty their bladder comfortably. This makes...
Garaventa Elvoron Elevators: A Cost-Efficient Solution For Residential Buildings
For the past couple of years, home elevators were considered a luxury that would perfectly fit in an elegant mansion transporting people to the upper floors. This conception has been shifting mostly due to new cost-efficient small elevators that are now in the...
Complete Guide To Catheter Sizes, Lengths, and Types
Learning about catheters can be an overwhelming experience. There are many different aspects to consider when looking for the right catheter to fit your needs. Catheters come in different sizes, lengths, and types, and it can be a daunting task to research all the...
Why should you consider a Genesis wheelchair lift?
Wheelchair lifts, also called vertical platform lifts or porch lifts, are mobility devices that allow wheelchair and scooter users a convenient method of accessing entryways, decks, porches, and upper floors. Lifts require a relatively small amount of space to...
4 Mobility Modifications to Include at Home
There’s no place like home, and over the course of the past year, we have all come to realize how vital the functionality of our home is. For the majority of Canadians, we spent more time in our homes than ever before, and for many families, our homes have also become...
Hygiene & Health – Simple steps to making bathing easy!
Hygiene & Health - Simple steps to making bathing easy! Everyone knows the importance of personal hygiene. Dealing with this daily can be daunting when you have limited mobility. If you rely on some type of attendant care or family member, it may not be reasonable...
Can you drive with a disability?
Having a disability doesn’t have to stop you from taking advantage of things many other people can – including driving. With effective vehicle modifications and the appropriate training, quite often an individual with a spinal cord injury can get back on the road and...
Once an outlandish frill for the ultrarich, home elevators are becoming a good investment
Home elevators used to be a rarity and only marketed to the wealthy or those with mobility issues. These days they are also getting attention from homeowners who want to add convenience and value to old or new homes. Contrary to popular belief, people of all ages and...