Commercial Accessibility

For architects, facility managers, and commercial property owners in North Texas, accessibility lifts are more than equipment. They support mobility, building access, and compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). When managing Vertical Platform Lifts (VPLs) and LU/LA Elevators,...

For architects, accessibility planners, and commercial builders designing or remodeling rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, or group homes classified as Institutional Group I-1 occupancy, the choice of a lift system affects more than function. It affects compliance. In these environments, the chosen lift must provide...

When architects, contractors, or facility planners need to overcome short-rise barriers, such as porches, small stoops, raised entries, or short staircases, the Garaventa Genesis OPAL offers a practical, compliance-friendly solution. It can simplify accessibility planning while helping meet ADA and TAS standards for vertical access...

Summary: Modern dumbwaiters have evolved significantly from the creaky lifts of decades past. Today, they're quiet, efficient, and designed to move everything from dishes and groceries to office supplies and medical items between floors—safely and effortlessly. In this article, we'll explain how dumbwaiters work, where they're...