Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
Wheelchair lift — A wheelchair lift, also known as a platform lift, is a powered device designed to raise a wheelchair and its occupant in order to overcome a step or similar vertical barrier. While some wheelchair accessible vans use a powered lift to assist the… … Wikipedia
Lift — may mean:*Lift (force), a mechanical force generated by a solid object moving through a fluid *Lift (soaring), rising air used by soaring birds and glider, hang glider and paraglider pilots for soaring flight *Lift (soft drink), a brand of… … Wikipedia
Wheelchair ramp — A wheelchair ramp is an inclined plane installed in addition to or instead of stairs. Ramps permit wheelchair users, as well as people pushing strollers, carts, or other wheeled objects, to more easily access a building. Wheelchair ramps come in… … Wikipedia
lift — [1] The action of the rear end of the vehicle to rise during braking. [2] The amount by which a poppet valve rises when opened. See valve lift. [3] The aerodynamic force caused by greater pressure above the car than below it and having the effect … Dictionary of automotive terms
Wheelchair accessible van — Wheelchair accessible vans encompass a range of vehicles that have been modified to allow access by individuals who are in wheelchairs. The typical modifications performed are lowering the floor and adding a ramp so the chair can be rolled into… … Wikipedia
Wheelchair — seating in a theater (i.e. giving a dedicated, convenient space left free for a user to position his own wheelchair in the cinema) … Wikipedia
lift — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 (BrE) for taking people/goods between floors ⇨ See also ↑elevator ADJECTIVE ▪ private, service ▪ The hotel has a private lift linking it to the beach. ▪ baggage, goods … Collocations dictionary
List of wheelchair organizations — Several organizations exist that help to give and receive wheelchair equipment. Organizations that accept wheelchair equipment donations typically attempt to identify recipients and match them with the donated equipment they have received.… … Wikipedia
Motorized wheelchair — A front wheel drive chair with a captain s chair seat … Wikipedia
MBTA accessibility — Handicap accessibility on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA or the T ) system is limited but improving. As is true for most mass transit systems, much of the Boston subway and commuter rail lines were built before wheelchair… … Wikipedia
