This makes it possible for such people on wheelchairs to have access to a specialized mode of transportation that will enable them to travel around in a convenient manner. But when one cannot be found, most people usually rely on having any regular van modified to allow a wheelchair to be accessed into it. The electric wheelchair is also known as the power chair. This is very similar to the ordinary model except for two things. First, the larger wheels on this one are in front instead of the rear. Second, it is powered by a battery with a joystick as the controls mounted on the armrest. Booking for a rental is very simple. Battery-operated wheelchair lifts can lift wheelchairs over staircases and other elevated areas, thus enabling the wheelchair s users to reach high and hard to reach areas. Of course this task can also be done by hydraulic wheelchair lifts. But the main advantage of battery operated over hydraulic wheelchair lifts is the price: battery wheelchair lifts are definitely cheaper. A backup chairlift serves more important. In order to equip the handicap with better freedom in mobility, a wheelchair lift is part of the developing processes in new innovations. Chairs carrying the handicap are propelled around ramps, stairways, private cars and vans, commuters' vehicles, airplanes, and elevators in malls and department stores. There are also electric wheelchair van ramps available that help to lift the wheelchair into a van. These van ramps are beneficial for disabled persons because they are more affordable and easy to use as compared to other gadgets. These wheelchair ramps are usually spring-loaded for easy lifting. They are easy to maintain as well as the system that they use is not mechanical. This usually come with a lock and a non-skid surface on the bottom to make sure the wheelchair does not move when it is in operation. The elevator wheelchair lift operates using a gearbox, chain and some weights. This can be hooked up to the fuse box at home and can carry a maximum load of 550 pounds should the person be quite big and heavy.