What “Home Accessibility” Really Means

Home accessibility makes everyday activities safer and easier for people facing mobility, balance, or strength challenges.

That includes:

• Safer movement (stairs, thresholds, tubs, beds)
• Reduced strain for caregivers and family members
• Independence for the person using the equipment
• Future-proofing for aging in place

At UHP, we take a whole-home view, match products to real daily routines and make sure equipment works together as a system, not just as a set of stand-alone purchases.

Front Entry & Outdoors: Ramps and Vertical Platform Lifts

For many homes, the first barrier is right at the door, whether it be stairs up to a porch or a high garage step.

Ramps

• Threshold ramps smooth out small door rises for walkers, rollators, and wheelchairs.
• Modular/aluminum ramps handle longer runs to bypass multiple stairs, often without major construction.
• Key benefits: quick install, non-slip surfaces, weather-resistant options.

Vertical Platform Lifts (VPLs)

When space or slope makes a long ramp impractical, vertical platform lifts provide a compact, secure way to travel between ground level and a raised deck/landing—indoors or outdoors. They provide a safe, enclosed platform for wheelchairs, power chairs, and scooters, with reliable operation year-round no matter the weather. Many newer models come equipped with flexible travel heights and gate configurations

Stairs Inside the Home: Stair Lifts & Layout Tips

If stairs are your main obstacle inside, a stair lift is usually the simplest, most cost-effective answer.

• Straight stair lifts (like the Savaria K2 series) fit standard linear staircases with slim fold profiles to keep hallways clear.
• Heavy-duty options support higher weight capacities.
• Swivel seats, safety belts, and obstruction sensors help riders feel secure.

Bonus layout tip: Pair a stair lift with motion-activated lighting at landings and non-slip treads on any remaining steps for guests or caregivers.

Bathrooms: Biggest Safety Wins per Dollar

Most home falls happen here.

Start with:

• Grab bars placed near the toilet and inside/outside the tub/shower
• Shower chairs or bath transfer benches
• Hand-held shower wands and anti-scald valves
• Raised toilet seats with side rails for leverage

Small changes here deliver big, immediate safety improvements and UHP stocks multiple sizes, finishes, and mounting systems (including no-stud options where needed).

Bedrooms: Safe Transfers and Better Sleep

• Bed rails and transfer poles aid sit-to-stand and bed-to-chair moves.
• Over-bed tables simplify medication management and reading.
• Adjustable beds and pressure-relief mattresses support posture and comfort for longer rest periods.

We’ll help you choose sizes and heights that fit both the user and existing furniture.

Living Areas & Kitchen: Everyday Independence

• Reachers/grabbers reduce bending and over-reaching.
• Low-profile threshold ramps keep mobility devices rolling freely between rooms
• Adaptive utensils, easy-grip cups, rocker knives, and cutting boards with lips/pins make meals safer and more enjoyable.
• Lift chairs assist safe, controlled standing—great for joints and balance.

These “micro-upgrades” add up to fewer caregiver lifts and more self-sufficiency.

Types of Mobility: Wheelchairs & Scooters

• Power wheelchairs deliver precise indoor control and configurable seating for complex needs.
• Mobility scooters offer simple, reliable transportation for errands and community trips.
• Folding/portable models make vehicle transport easier for families on the go.

When it comes to the many mobility types, it's important to take all option into consideration to ensure the device suits both your home and your life.

Funding Support: ADP and More

Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program (ADP) can offset a significant portion of approved mobility devices and seating components. UHP helps you:

• Determine eligibility and product fit
• Connect with ADP-authorized therapists
• Complete paperwork and quotes
• Explore additional community funding where applicable

Our goal: reduce out-of-pocket costs and speed up approvals so you can move forward confidently.

Real-World Scenarios We Solve All the Time

• “The porch stairs are a wall for dad’s chair.”
  Solution: Outdoor vertical platform lift with weather-resistant finish; motion lighting and anti-slip landing.
• “Mom’s okay on the main floor, but the tub scares her.”
  Solution: Grab bars (stud-mounted), bath transfer bench, non-slip mat, handheld shower—plus raised toilet seat with arms.
• “Getting from bed to walker is a struggle.”
  Solution: Transfer pole beside the bed, low-profile threshold ramp to hallway, and a lift chair in the living room for rest breaks.
• “We want to age in place.”
  Solution: Straight stair lift now, blocking for future grab bars, and modular ramp readiness at the front entrance.

Your Local Partner for a Safer Home

If you’ve been Googling through countless health stores trying to figure out where to start, skip the guesswork and talk to people who do this every day. From simple daily living aids to full vertical platform lifts, UHP brings the products, the know-how, and the compassion to make your home work for you.

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