British Columbia’s Largest Ceiling Lift Providers

Dedicated Accessibility experts are ready to assess, quote, and install any of our recommended ceiling lifts.

HME’s team has installed over 100 ceiling lifts in schools, community and aquatic centres, and residential homes.

Motor and load testing services are also available to ensure that the device is properly maintained for continual use.

6 locations ready to serve BC located in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and the Interior!

Client. What are their functional abilities, are they independent or do they require assistance in completing activities, and is their behaviour consistent day to day?

Environment. Is the building structure suitable for multiple clients with multiple needs, is it flexible for future changes, and can it meet the needs with changing students year to year?

Space. What is the size of the space, is it suitable for the purpose (bathrooms, changing areas, gym activities etc.) and does it allow for a student’s privacy?

Before beginning any accessibility, modifications, or selecting specific equipment, it is prudent to start with early preparation and planning.

Entrances & Exits Accessing the Building

Where an entrance is not at street level, often ramps are considered the first option. They however have inherent challenges. Is there appropriate space to ensure the lengthto-rise ratio meets the building code? Will ramps become dangerous in inclement weather? Vertical platform lifts may be an alternative requiring less space, maintenance, and effort on the part of the user and caregiver.

Bathrooms Space, Safety, Privacy

Bathrooms should be safe spaces to manage students’ health and hygiene. Planning for bathroom set up must consider transfers to toilets and change tables. Where possible, ceiling lifts (or wall mounted options) require less space and risk to caregivers and are easily maintained. Floor lifts can be beneficial where ceiling construction or cost may prohibit installation. Floor lifts can also be useful in case of a transfer or fall in other areas of the school.

Change tables offer a safe surface for changing or hygiene/caregiving activities. The height adjustable feature allows for a student’s safe independent transfer and is critical in reducing risk of back injuries among caregivers.

Evacuation Emergency Equipment

As part of an emergency preparedness plan, schools must be able to transport students with mobility issues to safe areas when elevators are not in service. EvacChairs can be used with students while reducing caregiver effort and risk to ensure compliance with evacuation guidelines.

Workspaces Adaptive Desks

ERGOtables offer multiple desktop designs with angle and height adjustability to accommodate seating and mobility and communication equipment with the goal of optimizing a student’s learning experience.

Access to education is a pillar of our communities across Canada. Therapists and access specialists (such as HME Home Health) should be essential members of the access planning team to ensure that students have the equipment and support they need to thrive in the educational environment. Together we can make change happen! n