December 2008 - As society has become more progressive it has become less acceptable to design  buildings that are not wheelchair accessible. When looking into barrier free design one must look beyond the current code of the day. While the code is adequate in most cases it sometimes lacks in practicality for the wheelchair user. The location of call stations, wheelchair ramps, and the wheelchair accessible devices themselves must be placed with an actual wheelchair user in mind.

March 2009 - An inclined platform lift is the perfect solution when attempting to make a heritage building wheelchair accessible. Unlike a vertical lift , these platform lifts require a minimal amount of contractual work to the building, thus eliminating the need alter the aesthetics or change the existing structure. It is possible in some situations to install these lifts without altering the wall structure. 

 January 16th 2012- Our second annual fundraiser at the Ironwood Stage and Grill is booked for April 29th. The musical line up is as follows: Claymore, The Keith Morrison Band, Scott Macleod, Cam Penner, and The Kinjo Brothers. Tickets are $25 each and are selling fast! There will also be a silent acution and a 50/50 draw. For tickets or information please contact Mike at 403 620 9459 or via e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

November 7th 2011- Great news! Homes By Avi has just agreed to participate in this year’s Give a Kid a Lift program. The experienced team from Homes by Avi was the missing piece required to complete this year’s project. Thanks again to Garaventa Lift, Ogden Road Rona and Homes by Avi for stepping up and making Give a Kid a Lift possible.

October 17th 2011 - We will be having another Give A Kid A Lift fundraiser at Foxy's in Okotoks on November 19th. The proceeds of this event will go towards the purchase of a Porch Lift for a deserving individual . The event is posted on Facebook. Tickets are $15.00 and there will be prizes, fun and live music all night long. For tickets please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

September 19th 2011 -While we wait for a home builder for the next elevator project, we have decided to donate a Porch Lift to a worthy canidate in Okotoks.  September 8th 2011 -We have everythin g in place and are poised to start construction for the second Give a Kid a Lift elevator. Unfortunately we need to bring a home builder on board. We have approached a couple of builders and hope to some positive news soon.