Access BDD
Access HomeGlide
straight stairlift
One joystick on the armrest is the entire control. Push it the way you want to go, let go and it stops. Nothing else to learn, and it travels faster than either Savaria lift we carry.
Certified to CSA B355:2024 and ASME A18.1-2023. Installed across Brampton, Mississauga, Toronto and the GTA.
Three packages. Same lift underneath.
The HomeGlide is not sold as a base model with a long options list. It comes as one of three packages, and every one carries the same capacity, the same joystick, and the same safety equipment. What changes is how much of the work the chair does for you, and whether it is built to sit outside.
| Features and options | Standard | Extra | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max user weight 160 kg (350 lb) at 45° | ● | ● | ● |
| Max user weight 136 kg (300 lb) at 53° | ● | ● | ● |
| Easy-to-use joystick | ● | ● | ● |
| Armrest detection | ● | ● | ● |
| Emergency stop button | ● | ● | ● |
| One-hand operation seatbelt with detection | ● | ● | ● |
| Vinyl seat upholstery | ● | ● | - |
| Powered swivel | - | ● | - |
| Powered linked footrest | - | ● | - |
| Seat height adjustment | - | ● | - |
| Keylock | - | ● | ● |
| Outdoor protection, including outdoor cover | - | - | ● |
| Folding rail | Optional | Optional | - |
Not sure which package you need? That is what the free visit decides. Book the assessment
What you actually touch
Specifications matter less than the four things you use every day. Here they are close up.
One integrated control with a soft-touch grip. Push it the way you want to travel; minimal effort, nothing to interpret.
Retractable, easily reached, with a stainless steel buckle you can work one-handed. A sensor confirms it is fastened before the lift will move.
Generous padding on an ergonomic molded seat. The upholstery is fire retardant, liquid repellent and easy to wipe clean.
Handsets at the top and bottom of the stairs call the lift or send it to park, so it is always waiting where you need it.
From 29 inches wide, folding to 15.
Access BDD fits the HomeGlide to almost any straight staircase, down to 29 inches across. The rail mounts to your stair treads rather than the wall, so installation is quick and there is no structural work.
Folded, it takes 15 inches at either landing. That is the number to weigh when someone else in the house still uses the stairs several times a day.
29 in
Narrowest staircase
15 in
Folded, at either landing
Capacity depends on your staircase, not just the lift
Access publishes three figures for the HomeGlide, and which one applies to you is decided by the angle of your stairs. This is the single most common thing people get wrong when comparing stairlifts online.
350 lb
160 kg. The headline figure, and the one that applies to most staircases we measure in the GTA.
320 lb
145 kg. If a door sits at the bottom of your stairs and you add the folding rail, this is your rating.
300 lb
136 kg. Steeper staircases carry less. Older homes across the GTA often fall in this range, so we measure before quoting.
Will it fit your staircase?
Access BDD's dimensioned drawings, in inches. The figures that usually matter: 26 inches across the arms, 23 inches deep with the seat and footrest out, and folded, 13½ inches to the chair with 15 inches to the outermost point.
Access HomeGlide specifications
Manufacturer figures, from the Access BDD technical specification.
Warranty terms are confirmed in writing with your quote.
Certified for Canada
Not every stairlift sold online carries current Canadian certification. This one does, and we will show you the paperwork.
Safety, fitted as standard
- Armrest detection, so the lift will not run with an arm out of place
- One-hand seatbelt with detection, which the lift checks before moving
- Emergency stop button on the armrest
- Automatic stop and a retractable seatbelt
Choose the HomeGlide if
- Simple controls matter more than a long options list
- The staircase is shallow - it starts at 28°, lower than the rest of our range
- You want the same lift indoors and out
- A faster ride on a long staircase appeals
Four upgrades, each removing a movement.
Extra is not a trim level with nicer fabric. Every one of the four additions exists to take a specific physical demand out of using the lift. If bending, twisting or reaching is the difficult part of your day, this is the package to look at.
Powered swivel seat
Hold the joystick at the top landing and the chair turns itself towards the landing, so you step off facing safe floor rather than the staircase.
Powered linked footrest
The footrest is connected to the seat, so unfolding the chair is almost effortless. Nobody bends to floor level to drop a footrest.
Four seat heights
The Extra package lets you choose from four seat heights, so the seat is set to the person rather than to an average.
Keylock
Isolates the lift to specific people. It matters when grandchildren visit, or where the staircase is shared.
The HomeGlide in place
Manufacturer photography from the Access BDD 2025 brochure.
What a HomeGlide costs, and who helps pay
Because the HomeGlide is sold as packages rather than a long options list, the quote is unusually simple: staircase length, which package, and whether you add the folding rail.
Stairlifts are not covered by Ontario's ADP. Any company that tells you otherwise is wrong, and we would rather you heard it from us. Here is what does apply.
Get my written priceMarch of Dimes Canada
The Home and Vehicle Modification Program is the most common route for a stairlift in Ontario.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Programs of Choice coverage for veterans and their families.
WSIB
Billed directly to your claim where the need follows a workplace injury.
Federal tax credit
The federal Home Accessibility Tax Credit may offset part of an eligible enduring home renovation when CRA eligibility rules fit. It is not an Ontario credit.
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
ODSP may help with eligible disability-related needs. Eligibility and available benefits are confirmed by ODSP.
Private insurance and financing
Extended health plans sometimes contribute. Ask us about monthly payment options.
Access HomeGlide questions
What is the weight capacity of the Access HomeGlide?
It depends on the angle of your staircase: 350 lb (160 kg) on stairs up to 45°, 300 lb (136 kg) on stairs up to 53°, and 320 lb (145 kg) when the folding rail is fitted. We measure the incline at the free assessment so you know which figure applies before ordering.
How is the HomeGlide operated?
With a joystick on the armrest. Push it in the direction you want to travel, let go and it stops. Armrest detection, a one-hand seatbelt with detection and an emergency stop button are all standard, so the lift checks a few things before it will move.
What is the difference between the Standard, Extra and Outdoor packages?
The lift, the capacity, the joystick and the safety equipment are identical across all three. Extra adds a powered swivel, a powered linked footrest, seat height adjustment and a keylock. Outdoor adds outdoor protection with a cover, a keylock and larger 9Ah batteries. The folding rail is optional on Standard and Extra.
How much does an Access HomeGlide cost in Ontario?
It depends on the length of your staircase and which package you choose. Because it is sold as packages rather than a long options list, the quote tends to be simpler than most. You get a written figure at the free in-home assessment with no obligation - call 905 451-7743.
Is the HomeGlide certified for use in Canada?
Yes. It is certified to CSA B355:2024, the current Canadian standard for lifts for persons with physical disabilities, as well as ASME A18.1-2023, EN 81-40:2020 and the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. We will show you the documentation.
How steep or shallow a staircase can it handle?
28° to 53°. That takes in shallower staircases than the Savaria K2, the K2 Plus or the Handicare 1100, which all start at 30°. Only the Handicare 1000 goes shallower, from 21°. Above 45° the HomeGlide's capacity drops to 300 lb.
How fast is it?
0.12 m/s, or 23.6 ft/min. That is quicker than the Savaria K2 and K2 Plus. The Handicare 1100 is quicker still at 0.15 m/s. On a long staircase the difference is noticeable. The HomeGlide Outdoor shares the same platform and the same speed.
How far does the HomeGlide fold back against the wall?
Access BDD's drawings give 13½ inches to the folded chair and 15 inches to the outermost point, against 23 inches deep with the seat and footrest out. For comparison the Savaria K2 folds to 10¾ inches, so on a very narrow staircase the K2 is the slimmer option.
Does it work during a power failure?
Yes. It runs on two 12V batteries - 7Ah for indoor installs, 9Ah for outdoor ones - so a power cut does not leave anyone stranded upstairs.
Can the HomeGlide be installed outdoors?
Yes, with the Outdoor package, which adds outdoor protection including a cover, a keylock and the larger batteries. We assess the exposure of your steps first and tell you honestly whether we would fit it.
Is the Access HomeGlide covered by ADP?
No. Stairlifts are not covered by Ontario's Assistive Devices Program, whatever you may read elsewhere. March of Dimes, Veterans Affairs, WSIB, ODSP, IFHP and the federal Home Accessibility Tax Credit when CRA eligibility rules fit are the routes that do apply, and we complete the paperwork with you as an authorized vendor.
Access HomeGlide installation across the GTA
We install and service the HomeGlide from our Brampton showroom at Unit 7, 15 Fisherman Drive. Same technicians for the assessment, the install and every service call afterwards.
If the HomeGlide is not the one
Five other straight models, or see all six compared side by side.
Book a free Access HomeGlide assessment
We measure the incline, which decides your capacity figure, work out which package suits you, and leave you a written price. No charge for the visit, and no pressure afterwards.