A quick note – having a lift and storing it in the closet may not be the best way to comply with the spirit of the ADA Standards!
We were recently told this story: Someone wanted to use a pool lift at a hotel where he was staying. He first went to the pool and discovered that he needed to go down to the front desk to get a lift key. After trekking to the front desk, he returned to the pool only to discover that the lift was also enclosed in a cover, and that the straps securing the cover were at ground level--not within standard reach ranges for people using mobility devices. He had to go back down to the front desk for a second time to get someone to help him remove the cover. This is hardly a situation that makes the pool readily accessible to a person with disabilities.
Make sure your lift is out, accessible and readily available to users!
