Outdoor wheelchair lifts are designed to accommodate porch stairs and other outdoor obstacles and are packed with unique features, including an ergonomic joystick control and folding seat and footrest to increase comfort and convenience.

The components of an outdoor wheelchair lift include the lift tower, carriage with toe plate, base frame, solid handrail, control wall extension, carriage gate, upper gate, remote call station and tower mounting angle. Follow the installation manual carefully to install the wheelchair lift starting with the base frame and tower.

Look online for outdoor wheelchair lifts in a variety of styles and compact sizes that come with a variety of safety features to assist you or a loved one with accessing your porch and other outdoor areas. Most outdoor wheelchair lifts are designed for self-installation by the average homeowner. They can also be professionally installed by the company they are purchased from if you don’t feel comfortable installing them on your own.