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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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Since 1992 the world has celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), a day to increase an understanding of disability issues and to help raise awareness of the different opportunities that are out there for people with disabilities. According to the World Report on Disability, 15 per cent of the world’s population, or more than 1 billion people, are living with disability. The aim of this day is to ensure that there are opportunities for people with disabilities so they are not left behind, especially in the current climate which has pushed disability issues down the agenda.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, isolation and disrupted routines have greatly impacted the lives and mental well-being of people with disabilities right around the world. This year’s theme is "Building back better: towards an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 world by, for and with persons with disabilities”. It highlights the importance of strengthening our efforts for universal access to essential services, including immediate health. Instead of looking at COVID-19 in just a negative way, the World Health Organisation has used the pandemic to create unique opportunities to build back our health systems so that they are more inclusive and responsive to needs and rights of people experiencing disability in all their diversity.
The key messages that the World Health Organisation is trying to get across are:
• Disability is part of the human experience.
• The World Health Organisation recognises that a world where all people attain the highest possible standard of health and well-being is only possible if health systems are inclusive of people with disability.
• People with disability have been amongst the most vulnerable populations during the current COVID-19 outbreak due to many health, social and environmental barriers, discriminatory attitudes, and inaccessible infrastructure.
• Countries need to shift towards a service delivery system rooted in the communities, reaching out and empowering people with disability.
Here at Bespoke Homelifts we work very closely with people who have a range of different disabilities. Our business is focused on improving the access and mobility of people living with a disability. The installation of a homelift or a through the floor lift has given increased independence to hundreds of customers and opened up their upstairs living space - which was previously inaccessible – for them to fully enjoy.
https://www.who.int/news-room/facts-in-pictures/detail/disabilities
https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2020/12/03/default-calendar/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities
https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/personswithdisabilitiesday
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Why are home lifts the new “must-have” feature in your home So, What Is A Home Lift? Home lifts are designed and installed to accommodate any location in your home. They help future proof your home and allow easy access of up to three floors in the home, so those who struggle with moving around the house no longer need to struggle with their mobility anymore. There are a number of designs, shapes, sizes and even colours for our home lifts which are all fitted to the relevant safety standards. Our home lifts are designed to be compact, quiet and easy to operate. See our range here. Latest Technology Homelifts are so forward thinking they come with some great technology, it is easy to use and optional. Like the voice control to move between floors (warning you may feel like Iron Man in the lift). Our lifts come with some excellent safety features. Like the sensors and back up battery power in case of power cuts. They also can be adapted with in car telephones, and lighting. Adding Some Style To Your Home Installing a Bespoke Homelift can make your home feel much more sophisticated and classier. There are countless different designs that you can choose from, and also customise yourself. This means that you can install a home lift that looks completely unique and compliments the aesthetic of your home. The lift can be made a centrepiece of your home, or it can even be discrete and out of the way. Who has a Homelift in their Home? Once you have a home lift installed, you will wonder how you ever managed without one! There are many reasons why people need or like a homelift: Mobility issues that make using the stairs difficult The elderly who wish to remain in their own home and still want the freedom of their home Disabled wheelchair users Residents who require walking aids or carers to travel with them between floors Some homeowners choose them for ease of moving between up to three floors People who want to future proof their home, planning now and the future Dog owners - yes believe it or not we have customers who install a homelift to also help their ageing dog get upstairs Savvy tech home investors - Let's be honest it's a bit of a wow factor to any home Increase In Property Value One benefit when it comes to installing a home lift is that it could add value to your property, so a home lift could be a great investment. Depending on the type of lift you install will vary this impact. Having a unique feature such as a home lift in your house will without a doubt help your property stand out from the crowd when it’s on the market. We have all heard the familiar with the term “an ageing population” so future-proofing your home may also give you an edge in the negotiating process. If you would like just advice about a home lift or maybe you would like to arrange a free home survey with a local Bespoke Homelift representative, then please call our team between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday on 0800 023 4348 or email us for a brochure here.
Things to Consider When Choosing a Home Lift
Everybody is familiar with the commercial lifts we find in public shopping centres, carparks, and business buildings. A home lift fulfils the same purpose — transporting a person or people from one floor of a building to another — but it is designed specifically for a private residence, so it is smaller, quieter and can be adapted almost anywhere in the home. Might not cost as much as you think either. Whatever the size of your home or your reasons for investing in a home lift, we have the perfect design for you. With a wide range of sizes and styles available, we can help provide the best home lift that meets your needs . If you are reading this article, you will have your own reasons for considering installing a domestic lift. Doing so can deliver many benefits like below: Add aesthetically pleasing mobility solution for the home, that does not block your staircase for other users — home lifts are compact with a sleek design that will complement your home and provide a very practical solution. They can come with seats, in car phones and can even be voice controlled. "Beam me up" Future proof your property — you can continue to enjoy your home if your needs change or you become less mobile or need help moving items around the home and some home lifts can carry up to 3 people, wheelchair users and carers. Avoid expensive home adaptations — if you or a member of the household can no longer access the stairs or outside steps with ease, a lift provides a simple solution. The home lifts can travel between 3 floors, perfect for those loft rooms. Add value to your property — our home lifts add a high-end, must-have feature that will appeal to a wide range of buyers, from older couples to busy families. Transport cumbersome or heavy items — depending on the design you choose, your lift can provide a handy way of transporting bags, laundry or the vacuum cleaner, and yes even the dog! Grants Available for your home lift? If you have a disability that requires you to make changes to your home because of a chronic illness, it’s possible to get a grant from your local council to cover some or all of the work needed. A Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). This is specifically to allow for improved access to floors and rooms and to make it more suitable for your needs. As part of this grant, the purchase and installation of a Bespoke homelift can either be fully or partially funded. To apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant simply visit: www.gov.uk/disabled-facilities-grants . Or please read our guide to grants available for a home lift here. If you would like just advice about a home lift or maybe you would like to arrange a free home survey with a local Bespoke Homelift representative, then please call our team between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday on 0800 023 4348 or email us for a brochure here.
