Ascension Virtuoso 5460P Vertical Portable Wheelchair Lift

“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 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 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

"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

“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

“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

"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

“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