Entries by Craig Coogan

Going to the Mall During the Holidays: It Can Be Done

Crowded shopping malls are difficult to navigate during the hectic holiday season, but they can be even more difficult for wheelchair users. Distracted fellow shoppers will sometimes bump into, trip or otherwise jostle you. If you plan on venturing out to your area shopping center, reduce some of your frustration with these helpful tips from […]

The Benefits of a Pool Lift

Enjoying a swim at your local pool is more than just a way to relax at the end of the week. Healthcare professionals have long touted the benefits that swimming offers including muscle strength, increases endurance, and alleviation of stress.

Praise for the Surehands Body Support

For decades, a Surehands Lift and Care System with the revolutionary Surehands Body Support has been  providing assistance for patients and preventing potential injury for caregivers. With a comfortable design, it has helped them maintain personal independence while delivering endless support. Hear why our clients have put their trust in Surehands Lift and Care Systems:

Making Your Thanksgiving Accessible

The holidays are a time to connect with your friends and family, enjoy delicious food, and spread goodwill. However, for families with loved ones affected by disabilities, the upcoming months can provide potential problems. Getting safe and secure access to gatherings, dealing with additional crowds, and combating weather may damper enthusiasm. At LTS, we offer […]

Home Accessibility Checklist

Home is where the heart is, but if you’re a wheelchair user, you’re probably already familiar with the fact that most American homes are not built with wheelchair users in mind. That’s why Lift and Transfer Specialists has put together this list of the most common home modifications that need to be done to make […]

The Benefits of a Platform Lift

At Lift and Transfer Specialists, we want to make sure you have the most options possible available to you when it comes to home accessibility and mobility. That’s why we sell and install everything from track systems to slings to ramps to pool lifts.

The State of California and Driving with a Disability

If you’re new to driving or riding in a handicap or wheelchair accessible vehicle in California, you may wonder how to apply for special licensing of your vehicle or where you can and can’t park. Drive Safely Work Week is this month and promotes drivers to driver safer as well as making sure passengers are […]