Staying Mobile – How Craig Coogan’s Services Promote Accessible Living and Aging in Place
Accessible Housing Matters
English - September 12, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsBusiness Education investment accessiblehousing agent broker housing investing listing market multifamily realestate Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Are you seeking out solutions that allow your personal independence as much as possible? In this episode, the president of Lift & Transfer Specialists, Craig Coogan digs into their company's work in accessible housing, the different types of Surehands products, and how they are tailored specifically for people with disabilities. Craig discusses some of the challenges he's faced in his career, and what he likes the most about the accessibility industry. Let’s dig into it!
Craig Coogan has been dedicated to improving the lives of all kinds of people with all sorts of physical challenges for more than 25 years. His company, Lift & Transfer Specialists, has provided thousands of solutions that have permitted personal independence as much as possible. And we have made sure that caregivers or staff have a safer means of lifting and transferring their loved ones or patients without hurting themselves.
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 07:55] Opening Segment
Craig Coogan introduces Lift & Transfer Specialists Track systems and other accessible equipment Craig's experience and knowledge with products designed to help people with disabilities stay in their homes and have better accessibility[07:56 - 14:48] How to Accessible Home Modifications with a Track System
Why Craig asks clients about their day-to-day living situation Choosing the right lift system for their needs How clients who use a track system can save money and get discounts on in-home support services. The grants and loans available from state governments, as well as private sources[14:49 - 21:42] Promoting Accessible Living and Aging in Place
How to properly install a ceiling track system The importance of reasonable accommodations for renters The most challenging installations Lift & Transfer has worked on so far Extreme Makeover and Las Vegas[21:43 - 31:28] Closing Segment
Changes Craig has seen in the accessible housing industry Proper licensing and quality assurance are important Craig has a passion for helping people, and this motivates him to work hard every dayWant to connect with Craig? Head to Lift&Transfer Specialists or reach him at 877-542-5438. Make sure to visit his YouTube Channel.
Key Quotes:
"We treat everybody as an individual and really pay a lot of attention to not just what's happening right now. But what you're expected to be doing in say, 5,10,20 years from now, and give me a solution to that particular type of issue." - Craig Coogan
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