Hi Wayne,

Our pull down wardrobe lift might be something that interests you. Essentially it brings the clothing down to a level that is accessible to an individual who is in a wheelchair or simply has trouble reaching. It is hydraulic assisted which makes it easy to use and an image can be found here
https://pinterest.com/pin/201465783301108446/
or in the accessory section of our website
http://www.closetandstorageconcepts.com
let me know if you would like any more info

Bob,
Thanks for the reply. I looked at the photo on Pinterest and on your site, but I couldn't see how it worked and how a handicapped person in a wheelchair might use it. Since you said it was hydraulic assisted, does that mean it's electric or just that it uses hydraulics to manage the weight, like the rear door hatch of an SUV?

I envisioned something like we might see in a commercial laundry, where the clothes were hung on a conveyor belt-like apparatus. The master bedroom closet in my own home has a very high ceiling (nearly 2 stories) with three horizontal rods for hanging clothes. We have a nice extension pole for reaching the top rod, where we keep out-of-season items.

Hi Wayne, the upper bar has a handle with a pull-knob dropping down that is at wheelchair level. From a seated position you can grab the handle and pull the bar holding the clothes down to your level. The assist is similar to a hatch on an SUV as you describe.

I purchased portable suitcase ramps for my front door so my spouse can get in/out on his scooter. Since the outdoors is lower than the house level, installing something permanent would require cutting down the storm door which i did not want to do. These portable ramps make it easy to pick them up once my spouse has gone through the door on his scooter, walker, or with his cane (he has Parkinson's).