Access-Ability

What Access-Ability does

Access-Ability, Inc. is a family-owned private corporation founded in 1983 and headquartered at 151 West 4th Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The company distributes and installs physical accessibility equipment — stair lifts, vertical and inclined wheelchair lifts, portable and ceiling-mounted patient lifts, mini-cab and adaptive residential elevators, vertical platform lifts, inclined platform lifts, commercial elevators, bath lifts, walk-in bathtubs, and related bathing accessories — organized under proprietary brand families including ACCESS® (design and construction services), ABILITY® (accesslifts), EASYRIDER® (residential elevators and platform lifts), LARUE™ (limited-access commercial elevators), and the licensed TUBMATE® trademark (bathing systems). Products are designed to comply with ADA Accessibility Guidelines, ASME A18.1a, and ASME A17.1 codes, including the LU/LA elevator code for restricted-use commercial installations.

The company generates revenue through four streams: one-time equipment sales with bundled installation; recurring maintenance and service contracts performed by Access-Ability's own factory-trained and certified professionals; a consumers' choice monthly rental plan available on most equipment; and ACCESS® Design and Construction professional services for barrier-removal project management (GMP/CPM). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, supported by a Best Price Guarantee that refunds 100% of any price differential if the same product is advertised for less within 30 days.

Access-Ability operates exclusively through a consultative, direct field-sales model with no third-party distributors, resellers, or marketplace channels. Dedicated regional teams serve customers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Demand is generated through the company website, free in-home consultations, accessibility evaluations, and product demonstrations, supplemented by word-of-mouth referrals from "thousands of satisfied customers" including Fortune 500 corporates, healthcare facilities, religious institutions, and educational institutions. A full-time graduate Engineer/Architect on staff ensures code compliance, and the company self-describes as "one of North America's largest distributors and installers" of access lifts, elevators, barrier-free products, and mobility equipment in the Mid-Atlantic States.

Name

Access-Ability

Legal name

Access-Ability, Inc.

Website

https://youraccessability.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Access-Ability, Inc. is a family-owned Pennsylvania corporation, founded in 1983, that distributes and installs accessibility equipment — stair lifts, elevators, wheelchair lifts, patient lifts, and bathing systems — for residential, healthcare, commercial, and institutional customers across the Mid-Atlantic States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accessibility Equipment and Mobility Solutions

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Accessibility & Platform Lift Service (Wheelchair/Vertical Platform Lifts) (BPABAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Home Mobility & Accessibility Equipment (Ramps, Stair Lifts, Transfer Aids) (HSABAKAB)

Keywords

• Accessibility equipment
• Mobility lifts
• Home elevators
• ADA compliance
• Barrier-free modifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethlehem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales and Installation: One-time sale and installation of accessibility equipment including stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, patient lifts, elevators, bath lifts, and bathing systems. Full installation, maintenance and service provided by company's own team of factory-trained professionals.
2. Design and Construction Services: ACCESS Design and Construction service provides design consultation and construction management for architectural barrier removal projects in homes, businesses and public facilities. Can manage entire projects or provide expertise in specific areas with GMP and CPM project management.
3. Rental Plan: Consumers' choice rental plan available on most equipment, allowing customers to rent rather than purchase accessibility equipment.
4. Maintenance and Service: Ongoing maintenance and service provided by company's own team of full-time, factory-trained and certified professionals for installed equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Access-Ability is a Mid-Atlantic distributor and installer of accessibility and mobility equipment, including stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, patient lifts, residential and commercial elevators, bath lifts, and walk-in bathtubs. The company also provides ACCESS Design and Construction services for barrier-free design consultation and project management of architectural barrier removal. All sales, installation, and maintenance are performed by the company's own team of factory-trained and certified professionals.

Product overview

Access-Ability is a physical accessibility products and services company offering a portfolio of accessibility solutions organized under three core product brands: ABILITY® Accesslifts (stairway lifts, wheelchair lifts, patient lifts, ceiling lift systems, mini-cab elevators, and adaptive elevators), TUBMATE® Bathing Systems (bath lifts, walk-in bathtubs, and bath aids), and EASYRIDER® Elevators and Platform Lifts (residential elevators, vertical platform lifts, inclined platform lifts, and LARUE™ commercial elevators). The company also provides ACCESS® Design and Construction services for barrier-free design consultation and construction management. These products work together to provide comprehensive accessibility modifications for residential, commercial, and public facilities, enabling individuals with disabilities to live independently with full mobility, hygiene capabilities, and freedom of movement across all building levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EASYRIDER®: Home elevators, vertical platform lifts, inclined platform lifts, and LARUE™ commercial elevators for accessibility solutions
• TUBMATE®
• LARUE™
• ACCESS®
• ABILITY®

Products and services

• ACCESS Design and Construction Barrier-free design consultation and construction management services for removing architectural barriers in homes, businesses, and public facilities, including GMP and CPM project management tools.
• ABILITY Accesslifts Product line encompassing stairway lifts, wheelchair lifts, patient lifts, ceiling lift systems, and residential elevators available from the largest ready-to-install inventory.
• ABILITY Stairway Lifts Economical chair lifts that carry individuals up and down stairways between building floors, installable on straight and curved configurations with landings and turns.
• ABILITY Vertical Wheelchair Lifts Compact vertical lifts that transport standing persons or wheelchair users between building levels, serving as a cost-effective alternative to space-consuming ramps.
• ABILITY Stairway Wheelchair Lifts Custom-built wheelchair lifts for straight and curved staircases that transport wheelchair users or ambulatory persons, featuring a power-fold storage system.
• ABILITY Portable Patient Lifts Lifts used in healthcare facilities to lift and transfer patients between different areas, designed to eliminate employee back injuries and reduce worker compensation claims.
• ABILITY Ceiling Lift Systems Transfer systems enabling individuals with physical limitations to move themselves with minimal or no assistance, available in standard and custom configurations.
• ABILITY Mini-Cab Elevators Self-contained phone booth-type elevators requiring no pit, machine room, or hoistway, designed for existing homes with limited interior space.
• ABILITY Adaptive Elevators Residential elevators designed for easy installation in existing homes using a closet-sized space with self-contained drive system, requiring no separate machine room or elevator pit.
• TUBMATE Bathing Systems Product line including bath lifts, walk-in bathtubs, and bathing solutions for residential and institutional settings, providing hygiene and therapeutic bathing capabilities.
• TUBMATE Bath Lifts Ingeniously designed lifts using standard household water pressure to gently lower and raise users in and out of bathtubs without electricity, featuring a swivel chair.
• TUBMATE Walk-in Bathtubs Walk-in bathtubs with door entry for individuals who have difficulty sitting down and climbing over bathtub sides, featuring thermostatic controls and automated cleansing and sanitizing systems.
• TUBMATE Bath Aids Bathing amenities and accessories including shower chairs, custom slings, and related supplies to assist individuals with various abilities during bathing activities.
• EASYRIDER Home Elevators Signature residential elevators incorporating latest technology and design elements with fully customizable interiors including marble walls, stained glass, and wood panels, featuring in-car phone, emergency stop and alarm, and battery back-up.
• EASYRIDER Vertical Platform Lifts Most cost-effective solution for wheelchair access in commercial and public buildings, available in 4 models and 3 drive systems, compliant with ADA Accessibility Guidelines and ASME A18.1a code.
• EASYRIDER Inclined Platform Lifts Ideal solution for public buildings where vertical platform lifts or commercial elevators are impractical, custom-built to fit staircases and capable of traveling on curved or straight stairs up to 55 feet, compliant with ASME A18.1a code.
• LARUE Commercial Elevators Cost-effective limited access restricted use elevators for small commercial buildings with space-saving cab design and self-contained hydraulic cylinder, requiring only 14-inch pit depth and compliant with ASME A17.1 code.
• Consumers' Choice Rental Plan Rental plan available on most equipment, allowing customers to rent accessibility equipment on a recurring basis rather than purchasing it.
• Maintenance and Service Ongoing maintenance and service provided by the company's own team of full-time, factory-trained and certified professionals for installed accessibility equipment.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stannah Stairlifts: Established U.K.-based global stairlift manufacturer with U.S. distribution — competes in the same stair lift category as ABILITY® Stairway Lifts but as a much larger incumbent with broader international reach.
• Savaria Corporation: Public Canadian manufacturer of residential elevators, stair lifts, and platform lifts (including through acquired brands like Handicare and Garaventa) — broader portfolio player competing with multiple Access-Ability product lines including EASYRIDER® elevators.
• Otis Elevator Company: Global elevator and escalator manufacturer — competes with LARUE™ commercial elevators and EASYRIDER® residential elevators as a much larger incumbent, though Otis focuses on larger commercial installations rather than Access-Ability's mid-sized LU/LA niche.

Direct peers

• EZ-Access (Homecare Products): Manufacturer of aluminum ramps, threshold solutions, and accessibility equipment sold through dealers — partially overlapping with Access-Ability's commercial/public accessibility modifications and platform lift offerings.
• Amramp: National accessibility ramp, stair lift, and vertical platform lift provider with modular installation — competes directly with Access-Ability's EASYRIDER® platform lifts and residential accessibility modifications.
• Harmar Mobility: Manufacturer and distributor of stair lifts, vehicle lifts, and accessibility equipment sold through dealer networks — comparable product portfolio to ABILITY® Accesslifts and EASYRIDER® platform lifts.
• Bruno Independent Living Aids: Independent manufacturer of stair lifts, vehicle lifts, and scooter/ wheelchair lifts — competes head-to-head with Access-Ability's ABILITY® stair lifts and vertical wheelchair lifts in residential and commercial channels.
• 101 Mobility: National franchise specializing in stair lifts, wheelchair ramps, platform lifts, and residential accessibility modifications — directly comparable to Access-Ability's ABILITY® and EASYRIDER® product lines, with a similarly consultative in-home sales motion.
• Lifeway Mobility: Provider of stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, ramps, and home accessibility solutions across multiple U.S. regions with a consultative direct-sales model — overlapping closely with Access-Ability's residential and commercial accessibility offerings.

Emerging players

• Mobility Plus of [regional franchises]: Franchise network installing stair lifts, ramps, and home accessibility equipment in regional U.S. markets — directly comparable consultative regional service model, though with thinner product depth than Access-Ability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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