Helping Those Who Served with Accessible Solutions
Supporting Veterans: Mobility Solutions & VA Assistance
At Access Elevator, we’re dedicated to educating our communities in Wisconsin and Illinois about mobility solutions. Through our regular appearances on WGN 720, engaging videos, and participation in local events and giveaways, we share insights on aging-in-place, stairlifts, home elevators, and commercial accessibility solutions. Explore our latest podcasts and videos to learn how we’re helping individuals and businesses make informed mobility choices.
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Honoring Those Who Served with the Gift of Mobility
Veteran Lifting a Hero: Access Elevator’s Annual Stair Lift Giveaway
Each year, Access Elevator, Inc. proudly gives back to our veterans through the Veteran Lifting a Hero program, providing a free stair lift to a deserving hero in need. This initiative is our way of showing gratitude to those who have served, ensuring they have safe and independent access to their homes.
2024 Lifting a Hero - Stair Lift Winner
2023 Lifting a Hero - Stair Lift Winner
National Association of American Veterans™
Our vision is to serve as a comprehensive nonprofit organization that values the honorable and selfness service of our nation’s service members and disabled veterans.
Our mission is to assist service members and disabled veterans and their dependents, particularly severely wounded warriors and single-parent service members and veterans, by helping access their benefits; improving communication and coordination with VA: and collaborating with the VA and other veterans groups, health agencies, medical professional organizations, educational organizations, and the public in support of veterans, their families, and military caregivers.
Address: National Association of American Veterans, Inc. 1725 I Street, NW Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006
Access Elevator Does Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Projects!
Access Elevator, Inc. has been a trusted partner in VA Specially Adapted Housing Grant projects for veterans since 1990.
Access Elevator, Inc. works directly with veteran grant recipients and the VA to assess each veteran’s needs and preferences, determining the best course of action for their project. We offer a wide range of modifications, including residential elevator installations, complete home additions, ramps, bathroom remodels, roll-in showers, kitchen renovations, new flooring, windows and doors, generator installations, concrete work, and more. At Access, we make just about anything possible! We have the expertise to install all VA-required modifications, along with additional upgrades to help bring our veterans’ visions to life.
Our dedicated VA Grant Specialist will guide you through the SAH process, ensuring a smooth experience. Additionally, our team will be available throughout the project to answer questions and provide updates on its progress. Access Elevator, Inc. is a fully licensed General Contractor and a licensed Elevator Contractor—a rare distinction among accessibility companies in the Midwest! We handle all necessary permits required by your city or township, ensuring your project is completed to code. Always ask your contractor if they can pull permits for your project—if they refuse, it’s a red flag indicating they may not have the proper licensing! Access also collaborates with architects experienced in accessibility to provide stamped drawings for VA approval.
We truly are the all-around Specially Adapted Housing Specialists. Contact us today for a free evaluation of your SAH project—we’re happy to assist in any way we can!
Recently Completed SAH Home Addition
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Ask Vets First
For veterans who may require advice and assistance in obtaining VA benefits. Vets First has 60 years of experience in assisting veterans. This is a free service for all disabled veterans.
Disabled American Veterans, DAV
The DAV is made up exclusively of men and women disabled in our nation’s defense, and is dedicated to one, single purpose – building better lives for all our nation’s disabled veterans and their families.
Paralyzed Veterans of America, PVA
The PVA is a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members – veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.
Address: 801 Eighteenth Street, NW. Washington, DC 20006-3517
Wounded Warrior Project
A nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors.
Address: 7020 AC Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Veterans Of Foreign Wars, VFW
The mission of the VFW is to support programs to increase awareness of the sacrifices of America’s veterans; promote citizenship education, volunteerism and positive youth programs; and facilitate medical, rehabilitative, educational and employment services and needs for veterans and their families.
Address: National Headquarters, 406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
Veterans Benefits Administration
The Veterans Affairs vision is to provide veterans the world-class benefits and services they have earned – and to do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship. The VA operates hundreds of medical facilities, issues millions of checks for education, disability and pensions, and supervises more than 125 national cemeteries. With more than 275,000 employees (as of September 2008), VA is America’s second largest federal agency. When eligible dependents and survivors are included, approximately 63 million people – about one-quarter of the nation’s population – are eligible for VA benefits and services.
Address: US Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420
Housing Benefits for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs and various nonprofits can provide housing benefits to qualifying veterans and their families. From a mortgage guaranty program to housing grants, foreclosure prevention and state assistance, make sure you explore all the avenues of assistance.
Online College’s U.S. Service Member’s Guide to Academic Programs and Aid
The Online College website provides an extensive list of resources to help veterans with finding academic tuition reimbursement, financial aid, grants, scholarships, survivor awards and many other important programs.
Scholarships and Financial Aid Guide For Veterans
There are many education funding sources besides the G.I. Bill. Both veterans and their families can take advantage of many scholarships with amounts up to $10,000 and more.
Career Guide for Veterans
Transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging for any veteran. There are various resources for job-hunting veterans including a transition assistance program, job sites dedicated to veterans and employment toolkit.
Explore Funding Options in Wisconsin & Illinois
Funding Assistance for Home Accessibility Modifications
We welcome the opportunity to assist you in finding funding sources for accessibility modifications to your home. Contact Access Elevator to speak with our social worker, who can guide you through available resources.
