Access BDD
Access BDD Flow X
Stairs up to 72°The seat can turn as it travels, so it suits stairs from 610 mm (24 in) with that option.
Quoted after your free home assessment
Handicare, by Savaria
Special order, confirm first
Handicare 2000 twin‑rail curved stairlift, by special order
Handicare has discontinued the 2000, a twin-rail curved lift.
- confirm first
- Special order
- Two tubes, not one
- Twin rail
- On the Smart seat
- Perch seat
Who it is for
Discontinued: the Handicare 4000 is the current lift for these riders
Handicare has discontinued the 2000. The two riders it was suggested for, a rider over 275 lb (125 kg) and a rider who needs a perch seat, are served today by the current Handicare 4000. If you still want a 2000, ask us: it is a special order, and we confirm first whether a unit can be supplied.
A rider over 275 lb (125 kg)
The current Handicare 4000 is rated 300 lb (136 kg), or 350 lb (159 kg) as an option. The Flow X and the Freecurve stop at 275 lb (125 kg).
A rider who needs a perch seat
The Handicare 4000 offers a perch seat, for a rider who has trouble bending at the hip or knee. It is a perching seat, not a standing platform.
If you still want a 2000
Special order, confirm first. We ask Savaria whether a unit can be supplied, and confirm its figures for the unit offered before anything is ordered.
For most curved stairs, compare the current lifts: the Access BDD Flow X, the Handicare Freecurve and the Handicare 4000. Compare the curved lifts
Seats
Three seats, one with a perch option
Smart, Simplicity and Style seats. Simplicity swivels by hand and has a retractable belt; Style adds powered options.
The Smart seat came as a standard, perch or fixed seat. With a perch seat the rider leans on the seat rather than sitting fully, and the owner's manual says never to ride the stairlift standing.
SmartStandard, perch or fixed seat.
SimplicitySwivels by hand.
StyleAdds powered options.
PerchThe perch option on the Smart seat.
Photo: Handicare.
Door at the bottom
A door at the bottom: hinge or parking curve
Two ways the 2000 was built to keep the rail out of a doorway.
A door right at the bottom step
Powered hinge
A powered hinge could move the bottom of the track clear of a doorway.
Parking curve
A 90 or 180 degree parking curve could take the chair off the stairs.
The rail turns off the bottom step, so the chair waits on the floor beside the stairs.
Will it fit?
What a Handicare 2000 needs from your stairs
The 2000 runs on a twin rail, two tubes rather than one, and the room it takes on your stairs is confirmed for the unit offered.
Key facts
The Handicare 2000, as we confirm it
| Status | Discontinued by Handicare; special order, confirm first |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Confirmed for the unit offered |
| Rail | Twin rail |
| Room on the stairs | Confirmed for the unit offered |
| Rated incline | We confirm the stair angle and the rail design at the assessment |
| Power | Batteries charged at the top and bottom of the track |
| Safety features | Pressure-sensitive safety edges on the footplate, an overspeed governor, a retractable belt and a key switch |
| Use | Indoor; the outdoor version is discontinued too |
| Warranty | Ask us for the warranty that applies to the unit you are offered |
Handicare no longer publishes figures for the 2000. The seats and options described here come from the 2020 H2000 brochure (North American edition) and the Minivator 950/1000/2000 owner's manual; every figure, availability and the warranty are confirmed for the unit offered. Sources read 7 November 2026.
Cost
What a Handicare 2000 costs
We first confirm whether a unit can be supplied. If it can, it is quoted after we measure your stairs, because the rail is made for one staircase.
- The home assessment is free.
- The written quote is the price for your stairs.
- Nothing is ordered until you approve it.
Your price for the 2000
- Special order, confirm first.
The free home assessment is free, and nothing is ordered until you approve the quote.
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The other curved lifts we install
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Handicare, by Savaria
Handicare Freecurve
One rail made for your stairsA single tube rail shaped to your turns, with three seat styles to choose from.
Quoted after your free home assessment
Handicare, by Savaria
Handicare 4000
Twin rail, rated 300 lb (136 kg)A twin rail made for your stairs, with a perch seat option, and an outdoor package where Savaria offers it.
Quoted after your free home assessment
Side by side, in the makers' own figures
Figures from the makers' own pages and brochures, read 7 November 2026. The measure confirms what suits your stairs.
Pick up to three. Remove one to add another.
What happens next
From first call to first ride
We measure your stairs
At your home, free. We look at the turns, both landings, nearby doors and the power outlet, and talk through who will ride and how they get on and off.
You get a written, itemized quote
It names the model, the rail route, the seat and options, and the installation work.
You decide
The rail is made only after you approve the quote.
We install it and hand it over
Ask us to show you the controls, the swivel, parking and charging before we leave.
Questions
Short answers to what people ask about the Handicare 2000
Every answer starts with the short version. Tap Read more for the rest.
22 questions. Read more opens the full answer.
We have not written that one down yet
Send it to us as it is, and we reply within one business day.
Will it fit
Can a 2000 go on narrow stairs?
Handicare publishes no stair width or chair figures for the 2000 today. Read more
The room it needs is confirmed for the unit offered, at the free assessment.
What this means for you: Measure the narrowest point if you like, but do not rule anything out yourself. We measure the width, the rail side and the folded chair at the free assessment.
How steep can the stairs be?
Handicare publishes no maximum angle for the 2000, so we confirm the angle and the rail design at the assessment. Read more
What this means for you: You do not need to measure the angle. We do that at the assessment.
There is a door near the bottom step. What then?
A powered hinge could move the bottom of the track clear of a doorway, and a 90 or 180 degree parking curve could take the chair off the stairs. Read more
What this means for you: If you can, measure from the bottom step to the nearest door or wall and tell us when you book. The rail end is chosen at the assessment.
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Can it go on a spiral staircase, or stop at a landing?
The 2000 was built for 90 and 180 degree turns, spirals and large-radius curves, and for straight runs with a landing. Read more
Handicare does not document a stop partway up.
What this means for you: Tell us where the rider gets on and off. The rail is drawn to match your stairs.
How much weight can it carry?
Handicare no longer publishes figures for the 2000, so its rated load is confirmed for the unit offered. Read more
For a rider over 275 lb (125 kg), the current Handicare 4000 is rated 300 lb (136 kg), or 350 lb (159 kg) as an option.
What this means for you: Tell us the rider's weight when you book, so we check the special-order route first.
Can the rider stay in a wheelchair, or stand?
A stairlift carries one seated rider, who moves from a wheelchair onto the seat. Read more
The 2000 is not a standing lift: its perch seat on the Smart seat is for a rider who cannot bend fully, and the current Handicare 4000 offers a perch seat too. If the rider needs to stay in the wheelchair, a platform lift is the one to look at.
What this means for you: Tell us how the rider gets on and off a chair today. We check the transfer at the assessment.
Can a stairlift go on outdoor steps?
Not the 2000: its outdoor version is discontinued. Read more
For curved steps outside, ask about the Handicare 4000 outdoor package where Savaria offers it. For a straight run outside, the Handicare 1000 has an outdoor package for suitable sites, and for front steps a porch lift is another option.
What this means for you: Tell us about the steps, the weather they face and who uses them. We look at the outdoor options with you at the assessment.
What is a perch seat?
A perching seat on the Smart seat, for a rider who has trouble bending at the hip or knee. Read more
The rider leans on the seat rather than sitting fully. It is not a standing platform: the owner's manual says never to use the stairlift standing.
What this means for you: Tell us how the rider sits and stands today. We check at the assessment whether a perch seat suits them.
Power and safety
Does the 2000 work in a power cut?
The 2000 runs on batteries charged at points normally at the top and bottom of the track. Read more
How many trips it makes without power is confirmed for the unit offered.
What this means for you: Leave the chair parked at a charge point, normally at the top or bottom of the stairs, so the batteries stay full for when the power goes out.
Do I need an outlet near the stairs?
Yes. The lift charges from a household outlet near the rail. Read more
We look at where yours is at the assessment.
What this means for you: No outlet close to the stairs? Mention it when you book.
Can I keep children or visitors from riding it?
Yes. A key switch is standard on the 2000, to stop the lift being used without the key. Read more
What this means for you: Keep the key with the rider, or somewhere the children cannot reach.
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What safety features does it have?
The 2000 had pressure-sensitive safety edges on the footplate, an overspeed governor, a retractable belt and a key switch. Read more
What this means for you: Features do not replace a check of the rider. At the assessment we watch how the rider gets on and off and uses the controls.
Living with it
Will installing it damage my stairs?
At the assessment we check the stair structure and where the rail supports can be fixed, before a unit is offered. Read more
What this means for you: Ask us to show you where the supports would sit on your treads.
Can the rest of the family still use the stairs?
A 90 or 180 degree parking curve could take the chair off the stairs, and we plan where it parks around the people who use them. Read more
What this means for you: Tell us who else uses the stairs every day. We plan where the chair parks around them.
How often does it need a service?
Ask us the service schedule for the unit you are offered. Read more
What this means for you: Ask us for the warranty that applies to the unit you are offered.
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Which warranty applies to my lift?
Ask us for the warranty that applies to the unit you are offered. Read more
What this means for you: The warranty that applies to your lift is written in your quote.
Cost, funding and time
Is there funding for a stairlift?
March of Dimes Canada lists stairlifts among the home adaptations its Home and Vehicle Modification Program can fund for eligible Ontario residents. Read more
For a custom or curved lift, the application asks for photos before installation, drawings and measurements.
What this means for you: Apply before anything is installed. The program decides who qualifies and how much, not us.
Does ADP cover stairlifts?
Ontario ADP does not cover stairlifts. Separate insurance, disability benefits or other programs may apply to your situation. Read more
Check those programs directly before ordering.
What this means for you: Ask us about March of Dimes and the other routes when you book. Apply before anything is ordered.
How long does it take to get one?
The first step is checking that a unit can be supplied. Read more
Handicare publishes no installation time for the 2000.
What this means for you: If a unit can be supplied, your written quote gives the dates.
How much does a Handicare 2000 cost?
We first confirm whether a unit can be supplied. Read it in Cost
Before you decide
Can I see one before I decide?
Our Etobicoke and Brampton showrooms are open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Read more
Contact us before you travel to check which models you can see.
What this means for you: A curved rail is made for your stairs, so the free home assessment is where you see how it would sit in your home.
Is the Handicare 2000 still made?
Handicare has discontinued the 2000. We can ask Savaria whether a new or refurbished unit can be supplied for your home, and we confirm that before you plan around it. Read more
What this means for you: Special order, confirm first. Tell us about the rider when you book, so we check this route first.
How is the 2000 different from the Flow X and the Freecurve?
The 2000 runs on a twin rail and is discontinued. Read more
The Flow X and the Freecurve are current single-rail lifts for one rider up to 275 lb (125 kg), and the current Handicare 4000 runs on a twin rail too.
What this means for you: Use the chooser for a first answer. We confirm the model at your free home assessment.
Free home assessment
Book a free assessment for the 2000
We check your stairs, the doors and the seat with you, then send a written quote for the 2000. We reply within one business day.
Etobicoke showroom
Unit 16B, 106 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke M9V 4E4
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; Sunday Closed
Directions to EtobicokeBrampton showroom
Unit 7, 15 Fisherman Drive, Brampton L7A 1B7
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; Sunday Closed
Directions to BramptonContact us before you travel to check which models you can see.
Written by Mobility Specialties. Lift figures: the makers' own pages and brochures (Savaria, Access BDD), read . Your written quote confirms the model and configuration for your stairs. Sources: Handicare discontinued curved stairlifts, Savaria current stairlifts.