Otis and Joan Thomas founded Lift-Aids in their Haltom City home in 1968. Otis had years of experience installing and servicing large commercial elevators, and saw the need for residential elevators and stair lifts. Their vision was simple: help people live more independently.
By the mid-1970s, the demand for accessibility in existing buildings was rising, spurred by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
With continued growth, Lift-Aids purchased its current 15,000 sq. ft. warehouse in 2001, providing room for installations, and service. Today, we are proud to have 16 full-time employees, including five who have been with the company for over 25 years.
In July 2023, Otis and Joan’s granddaughter purchased the company from her father Wes Jones and business partner Connie Stauffer making the beginning of the company’s third generation ownership.
More than 56 years after our founding, Lift-Aids remains committed to providing residential and commercial accessibility solutions and patient transfer systems across North Texas. From Dallas/Fort Worth to Waco, Amarillo, Midland, and El Paso, we are proud to serve communities large and small with the same care and craftsmanship that started in a family home in 1968.
For Amanda, our third-generation owner, this mission is deeply personal. As the granddaughter of our founders and the mother of a son with cerebral palsy, she has a lifelong passion for helping people live more independently. That perspective shapes every decision we make, ensuring our solutions are not only safe and code-compliant, but also compassionate and practical for the families who rely on them.
We are proud to offer both residential and commercial accessibility solutions under one roof, from home elevators and platform lifts to ceiling track lifts and evacuation chairs. This range allows us to provide a truly comprehensive level of service that few others can match.
For more than five decades, Lift-Aids has built its reputation on trust, reliability, and a passion for accessibility. Whether you need a residential elevator, a wheelchair lift for a church or school, or a ceiling track lift for safe patient transfers, we’re here to help.
