About AEMA
We are a non-profit organization formed in 1990 to meet the needs of the accessibility equipment manufacturers, distributors and end users. In 2005 the association modified its vision and its bylaws in order to create an .all industry members association.. Any person, firm or corporation with an interest in the private residence elevator and accessibility equipment industry may join the association and become a full voting member with equal input into the activities of the association. The following excerpt is direct from the bylaws of the association:
Article II - Scope and Definition
a. Scope
AEMA is an association of persons and entities with an interest in the .Private Residence Elevator and Accessibility Equipment. industry.
b. Definition
The term "Private Residence Elevator and Accessibility Equipment. industry includes the design, manufacture , installation , servicing and maintenance of vertical, inclined and horizontal conveying systems which are used primarily to provide access and/or egress for persons in public and private residence environments, commonly known as platform lifts, stair-lifts, wheelchair lifts, access elevators, private residence elevators, home elevators, stairway chairlifts, limited use/limited application elevators, LULA elevators and similar products. (See Article V-Section 1 for membership qualifications).
Our Vision for Your Future
To grow and develop the accessibility equipment industry by establishing
and participating in programs that promote the awareness, understanding
and use of accessibility equipment
To encourage accessibility equipment manufacturers to interact collectively
with building owners, code writers, regulatory authorities, accessibility
contractors, government and others associated with accessibility equipment
To contribute to the development, standardization and proliferation
of safety codes and standards that affect the design, installation and
use of accessibility equipment
To promote the common business interests of the accessibility and elevator
industries
To serve as a forum for the standardization of accessibility equipment
design aspects that impact user safety, security and ease of use, including
equipment operation, signage and terminology
| President Mark Townsend |
Garaventa
Surrey, BC (Canada) |
markt@garaventa.ca |
| Secretary Bill Page |
Bruno Independent Living Aids Inc. | Bill.page@bruno.com |
| Treasurer Greg Harmon |
Nat. Wheelovator Peoria, Ill. |
gharmon@wheelovator.com |
| Contact Us | info@aema.com |
Board of Directors and Officers for AEMA 2007-2008 |
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Jeanne Martin |
Accessibility Lifts |
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Mark Townsend |
Garaventa |
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Mike McKinley |
McKinley Elevator |
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Mark Bosley |
Adaptive Environments |
|
Wes Jones |
Lift Aids Inc. |
|
Tom McIsaac |
Stannah Stairlift |
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Committees |
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1. Codes, Standards and Safety |
Chair: Greg Harmon with Kevin Brinkman |
2. Public Relations and Communication |
Chair: Tom McIsaac |
3. Membership/Services-Business Practices |
Chair: Mike McKinley with Dave Balmer. |
Terms of Office: |
|
Tom McIsaac |
Expires end of 2009 |
Jeanne Martin |
Expires end of 2009 |
Mark Bosley |
Expires end of 2009 |
Mark Townsend |
Expires end of 2008 |
Mike McKinley |
Expires end of 2008 |
Wes Jones |
Expires end of 2008 |
