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"I am very happy with your product, it was easy to set up, easy to move, easy to adjust height, we trained our people on the use and operation and everyone was happy and comfortable with the operation. WHAT A MACHINE!"
Tony Medina, Maintenance & Events Coordinator
Auraria Higher Education Center
Denver, CO
"The Wilkinson Student Center hosts around 17,000 to 18,000 events a year. Many of them are major events and are over half the events held on campus. We have used the Ascension Portable Lift for over 10 years and have never had a problem with it. We love its mobility and easy operation. It allows people with mobility impairments easy access to our stages and we are able to set it up at a moment's notice if necessary. It has been a great asset!"
June King, Custodial Manager, Wilkinson Student Center
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
"We purchased Ascension's model SLA-2050ESD based on my favorable experience with the lift when I worked at another venue. Our set up team used to spend a great deal of valuable time assembling a cumbersome ramp system whenever we needed to provide wheelchair and/or assisted access to our stages. Now, within minutes, we are able to set up the lift quickly and efficiently. Because of the set up ease and the portability of the lift, we are able to accommodate last minute requests and feel confident that the equipment will function safely and reliably each time we use it."
Rhonda R. Counsel, Facilities Coordinator, Student/University Center
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
"I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for an excellent product. In our multi-purpose facility, the space-saving and flexibility aspects of your lift have truly made a difference. There have been events that we could not have done if we would have had to use a ramp. Now, we just put out the lift, even if we don't know whether it will be used or not. It's so easy, we will put it out even if all it does is lift our heavy lectern up to stage level!"
Mike Broich, Technical Director, Hilton Coliseum
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
"I am very pleased with the Ascension SLA-2050 vertical portable wheelchair lift which we have had for around 15 years. I host many graduations, special events, concerts and speakers which may need an ADA lift. I never have to worry if they ask me to make it available because of the reliability. It is easy to move, use and do PM checks on. We just load it up on a truck and take it to wherever it may be required. Thanks for making my job easier and easier for someone who needs assistance."
Julie Bubb Ruebush, Support Services Coordinator & Work Control/Moving Manager
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
"One of our employees, who is in a wheelchair himself, uses the Ascension lift virtually every day for work. Below is what he had to say regarding the Ascension lift: 'I'm very happy with the Ascension wheelchair lift; it enables me to access my work at the dining hall at Middlebury College more easily. With the Ascension lift I do not need to go outside on the sidewalk. This is very nice, especially in the wintertime. Thank you guys for making such a quality product, I can't believe how well it still performs despite being purchased way back in 1998.' Overall, we are highly satisfied with the Ascension lift and are glad it helps our employee perform his duties in the dining hall."
Brent Simons, Dining Manager
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT
"I just wanted to let you know how well the Ascension Portable Wheelchair Lift is working out for Penn State University. We have used it for our graduation ceremonies at the Main Campus, as well as at several commonwealth locations. The lift has worked flawlessly each and every time and the users appreciate the ease and independence of operation. The lift is definitely everything your company says it is. Our purchase of the Ascension Lift has greatly increased the access for our University Community and I would strongly recommend it to anyone."
Stew Koontz, Facilities Access Coordinator
Penn State University
University Park, PA
"We purchased the Ascension lift for a commencement exercise which included a wheel-chair bound graduate. Obviously building a ramp was not practical and the lift was the perfect solution. Since then, we have used it for several other events and have been very happy with its performance."
Brad McKown, Director of Environmental Health and Safety
Rollins College
Winter Park, FL
“We continue to be pleased with our Ascension portable wheelchair lift. We do not use the lift often; however, after 8 years it still meets our needs whenever we do have to use it for one of our many events. We selected this particular model of lift because of its compact size, ease of setup, and the crucial factor that it enables access as needed, without obstructing aisles or losing seating. We use it primarily for indoor graduation ceremonies, allowing graduates, faculty and staff in wheelchairs to be engaged in the ceremony, along with their peers. The lift is silent, unobtrusive, easy to operate, and reliable. The Ascension customer service support staff is absolutely great!”
Maruxa M. McDonald, Facilities Planner/Estimator - Event Support
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
Piscataway, NJ
"We purchased the Ascension Portable Wheelchair Lift (SLA-2050ED) two years ago and have used it extensively for graduations and other activities involving our stage in the arena. From the time I first met the Ascension representatives at an IAAM trade show and throughout our ongoing process of bidding, purchasing, receiving and utilizing the lift, the Ascension personnel have been fantastic. In addition, the product has been first class and received wide acclaim from all those who have used it (high school graduations, college commencement and other activities). In addition, it is easy for us to maneuver for use and for storage."
Larry Hymel, Director, University Center
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
"We continue to be pleased with our Ascension SLA-2050ED vertical portable wheelchair lift. We do not use the lift often; however, after 7 years it still meets our needs whenever we do have to use it for one of our many events."
Robert B. Taylor, Assistant Director of Building Services
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
"The Southern University Baton Rouge Activity Center hosts many large and small events a year. We purchased the Ascension SLA-2050E Vertical Portable Wheelchair Lift 11 years ago, used it extensively at SUBR Activity Center. We have been very satisfied with its performance, and I would recommend this lift without any hesitation."
Tony Moudgil, Associate V/C
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
"The Ascension Lift, located at Frank Lloyd Wright's Hanna House on Stanford University Campus, has been working well for over 3 years. We have not had any problems with the lift. Maintenance is easy as described by the O & M manual provided. I would recommend the Ascension Lift to others needing access to a building or site."
Kathleen Baldwin, Facilities Manager
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
"Alumni Hall at the United States Naval Academy is a multi purpose building that changes from concerts, to sports, to lectures, to Fine Arts almost daily. Because of these varied uses our stage is never in one place very long. The Ascension wheelchair lift is very user friendly. It rolls into position easily and the walls are see through which helps lessen the feeling of being in a box. There have been no problems with the door switches or safeties. I highly recommend this model for any building needing a reliable portable unit. We have had ours for several years and are very pleased with it."
Marianne Marley, Stage Manager, Alumni Hall
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
"We've been using an Ascension lift for several years now in Zellerbach Auditorium at the University of California, Berkeley, to provide accessibility from the orchestra level to the stage. We selected this particular lift because of its compact size, enabling access without obstructing aisles or losing seating. We use it primarily for graduation ceremonies in the hall, allowing graduates in wheelchairs to process and receive their diplomas along with the rest of their classmates. The lift is silent, unobtrusive, easy to operate, and always reliable. We've never had a problem or needed service, and I would recommend it without hesitation."
Tom Hansen, Production Director, Cal Performances
University of California
Berkeley, CA
"We are thrilled with our new Ascension lifts! They look great and are easy to work with. The larger casters make them extremely portable. They can be set up to operate at any height in a matter of minutes and the multiple control panels make them convenient for anyone to use. Patrons that have used these lifts feel much safer than in the lifts we've had in the past. Definitely the right choice for our building."
Lynda Reinhart, Director, Stephen C. O'Connell Center
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
"The Ascension portable wheelchair lift selected for specific usage by the university has satisfied ALL the inclusive performance specifications, as required."
W.P. McKinney, Project Manager
University of Houston
Houston, TX
"I worked with your company 15 years ago to purchase the portable lift. We still have the lift and it is still operational. When we need to use the room for events that do not require a stage it is so easy to move to a store room where it will be completely out of site. We have had to make one repair to the switch and the parts were easy to identify and order. The lift has been a great asset to the operations."
Debbie Matthews, Building Superintendent
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
"The Ascension Vertical Wheelchair Lift has been an invaluable piece of equipment to our operations. As an urban institution of higher education, ADA compliance is always a high priority for our campus and an even higher expectation from the many clients who use our facility. The Ascension Vertical Wheelchair Lift has allowed us to meet the needs of many physically challenged clients that attend the various events that we host in our Student Centers."
Booker T. Suggs, Interim Director, The UIC Student Centers
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
"The Ascension Portable Wheelchair Lift has been used at our Commencement Ceremony on the Quad for the last six years. The portability, reliability and easy set-up had been a priority when we purchased the lift. Now, my only priority is setting up 11,000 chairs. Good Product, Ascension!"
Thomas Lean, Assistant Director Facilities Operations
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV
"I am happy to share my recommendations for the lift. The Petersen Events Center at the University of Pittsburgh has been renting a portable vertical wheelchair lift from Ascension for our staged productions for many years. The customer service at Ascension is superior and they work very hard to make sure that the conditions of the rental meet our many needs every time. The ease of moving the lift during quick changeovers, and the small footprint of the lift in comparison to the huge ramps needed for a 4' high stage, make using the vertical lift a slam dunk for us."
Michael Silva, Director of Operations, SMG at the Petersen Events Center
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
"Just a brief e-mail to let your company know how much we enjoy the lift we have purchased from your company. The lift is mainly for our Commencement every year and has come in very handy. The model we purchased is an SLA-2050. We purchased this unit in 1996. In the City of Los Angeles, we are required to have a lift in place, especially for Commencement. The most famous person that has used your lift was Rosa Parks, I had the pleasure of operating the lift for her. She was a very sweet and caring lady. I can recommend this product highly."
Steve Hall, Project Manager
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
"Certainly happy to provide comments on the Ascension Virtuoso lift for your website. All things considered the feedback has been excellent, Abigail thoroughly enjoyed the ceremony and her parents were happy with the way things went which is excellent. Only complaint was the weather but that is very much out of our control! Thanks again for all your hard work and effort, couldn't have done it without your help."
Graeme Noble, Graduate Engineer
University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland
"Went to the graduation while Abigail was graduating. She came off the stage with tears of joy. I was told this was not only because of her 5 years of hard work, but also because she was on stage to receive her diploma with everyone else. I was also thanked by her Mother and relatives and the head of the charity that paid for the lift, who told me he did not think it could be done."
J. Marc Barry, Director
SSL Access
Glasgow, Scotland
Project: University of St Andrews
"The wheelchair lift is great and it is solving a long term cost factor with the university. We now install it for every university function and as a result we are not scrambling at the last minute trying to accommodate a disabled person. Great unit and it fits in a small place."
Obie D. Webster, Assistant Director, McKenzie Arena
University of Tennessee – Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
"The Thompson-Boling Arena has utilized the Ascension Portable Wheelchair Lift for nearly six years at our facility. We find that its compact footprint and ease of installation are of tremendous value in our day-to-day operations. Our venue users have been extremely satisfied with the Ascension Lift and its ability to meet their specific needs. It has been a very reliable product that is easy to maintain. Overall, we feel that this product meets the needs of our patrons who require a special service. I certainly feel that the Ascension Portable Wheelchair Lift has been a valuable equipment addition to our facility."
Tim Reese, Arena Manager, Thompson-Boling Arena
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
"The information you e-mailed me has been invaluable in the set-up and maintenance of the portable wheelchair lift. After reading thru the manual I was able to figure out exactly what the problem was, and it has been working flawlessly. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to assist me! I wish every vendor had customer service as good as yours."
Roy Bynum, Maintenance Tech
University Of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX
"The University of Texas at Austin is one of the nation's larger universities. We have many events that require special accommodations for disabled students, faculty, staff, & guests. We have used the Ascension Portable Lift for over 8 years. We were so impressed with its mobility & easy operation that as the campus continued to grow we purchased a second lift. We can not be more satisfied with the product, as well as the sales representatives, and the service personnel of Ascension. It is really a pleasure doing business with such a professional team. THANKS A BUNCH! & HOOK EM from U.T. AUSTIN!!"
Robert J. Lee Jr., Assistant Supervisor, FS - Events & Moving Services
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
"We recently bought an Ascension Vertical Wheelchair Lift and are extremely pleased with our purchase. Everyone who sees or uses the lift is impressed. Not only does it look good, it works well, and the fact that the walls are see through is appreciated by all that use the lift. The Ascension representatives were a great help with my purchase. Not only did they help me define my needs, they also arranged for me to visit another of their customers to view a similar lift before I placed my order. I wish all companies had such helpful and courteous staff!"
Janet Xavier, Manager, Building Operations
University of Toronto Scarborough
Toronto, ON Canada
"West Texas A&M University is very pleased with the Ascension wheelchair lift. It is used multiple times per year and has proven to be very reliable and easy to set up. Ascension support staff is just a phone call away if we ever have any questions. They are friendly and very eager to help
Randy Brown, Assistant Director of Inventory
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
"Whitworth University purchased our Ascension wheelchair lift a little over two years ago and have put it to use in our campus auditorium. It has been used for a variety of campus events and community events that require the use of the unit. It provides us with a solution that is simple to setup and simple to use. In addition, the unit is unobtrusive to the audience and comfortable and safe for those who use the lift. This unit has become a valuable asset to our auditorium operations."
Ken Pecka, Director, Instructional Resources
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA