Schools
Paraprofessionals, 1:1 aides, and school nurses transferring students with mobility disabilities between wheelchair, bus seat, changing table, stander, and toilet — dozens of times per day.
For disability services
From Healthcare Professionals to Homecare Providers and Family Caregivers, the EZ Lift Vest is designed to support safer lifting and transfer maneuvers with greater support, control and confidence.
The EZ Lift Vest serves as a practical, innovative alternative solution to the traditional gait belt. It features 11 reinforced handgrip components with a 250-pound weight capacity and enables a single caregiver to assist individuals with coordination impairments during mobility related activities. It can also be utilized as a two-person supportive lift assist during ambulation.
- RN-designed
- 11 grip points
- 250 lb capacity
- Made in USA
10 Disability Service Categories That Can Benefit from the EZ Lift Vest
Across these care settings, one challenge remains the same: Caregivers need a safer, more supportive way to assist individuals with lifting, standing, and transfers. Traditional gait belts can offer limited grip options and may cause discomfort for both the caregiver and the person receiving assistance.
Adult Day Programs
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities during structured day programming and community-based activities.
Group Homes
Residential DSPs, often single-staffed on overnights, handling bed-to-toilet, bed-to-shower-chair, and floor-to-standing transfers at every hour.
Pediatric Therapy
Physical and occupational therapists working 1:1 with children with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, and other pediatric mobility diagnoses.
Adaptive Sports
Coaches and volunteers at Move United, Disabled Sports USA, Wounded Warrior Sports, and adaptive rec programs transferring athletes into kayaks, sit-skis, hand-cycles, and pool lifts.
Summer Camps
MDA Summer Camp, Easter Seals, Camp Sunshine, YMCA inclusion camps — seasonal counselors transferring campers between activities, cabins, pools, and buses.
Home + Community Services
Medicaid HCBS waiver personal care attendants working solo in client homes, without agency equipment budgets or a second caregiver on site.
Universities
Disability Resource Centers and residence life staff supporting students with mobility impairments in on-campus housing and academic accommodations.
Veterans
VA Community Living Centers, State Veteran Homes, Wounded Warrior Project partners, and Semper Fi Fund service orgs supporting combat-injured, amputee, and aging Vietnam-era veterans.
Behavioral Health
BCBAs, RBTs, and behavioral health staff working with clients who have concurrent motor disabilities or need physical support during transitions.
10 Additional Disability Services that May also Benefit from the EZ Lift Vest
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Disability Support Services
Organizations providing daily living assistance and mobility support to individuals with physical disabilities.
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Group Homes and Residential Care Facilities
Residential settings where staff assist residents with daily activities, standing and transfers.
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In-Home Disability Care Agencies
Providers delivering personal care and mobility assistance in an individual’s home.
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Physical Rehabilitation Centers
Facilities helping individuals regain strength, balance, and functional mobility after injury or illness.
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Adult Day Programs
Programs providing daytime supervision, personal care, activities, and mobility support.
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Occupational Therapy Services
Therapists working with individuals to improve independence and perform everyday movements and transfers.
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Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care Facilities
Care settings supporting individuals with significant mobility limitations and ongoing assistance needs.
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Cerebral Palsy and Neuromuscular Support Programs
Services for individuals who may need assistance with standing, repositioning, or moving between surfaces.
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Multiple Sclerosis and Neurological Care Services
Providing support individuals whose conditions affect strength, balance, coordination, or mobility.
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Family Caregivers and Private Duty Care Services
Families and professional caregivers assisting loved ones or clients with everyday mobility needs at home.
Additional potential markets
- Hospitals and outpatient clinics
- Spinal cord injury rehabilitation programs
- Stroke recovery centers
- Veteran’s disability support services
- Hospice and palliative care providers, when appropriate for the individual’s needs
Important: The EZ Lift Vest should only be promoted for transfer methods and users that are designed and instructions support. Care facilities should verify their suitability for each person’s mobility needs and follow appropriate safe patient handling procedures.
Designed by Nurses
Two sisters with 40 + years of nursing experience supporting caregivers across a wide range of disability services. From residential care facilities and rehabilitation centers to in-home care providers and family caregivers. Our goal is to help make everyday caregiving easier while promoting safety, dignity and dependable support.
Patented design
Made in USA
RN-designed
Family-owned
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to what facility administrators, DSP managers, and school SPED directors ask us first.
What is the EZ Lift Vest?
The EZ Lift Vest is a patented, RN-designed patient-transfer vest with 11 reinforced grip points and a 250 lb capacity. It lets one caregiver safely transfer a person with a mobility impairment. It replaces the traditional gait belt and is manufactured in the United States by JP Healthcare Solutions.
Who uses the EZ Lift Vest in disability-services settings?
Special education paraprofessionals in K-12 schools, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in adult day programs and residential group homes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, pediatric and adult physical and occupational therapists, adaptive sports coaches, summer camp counselors, HCBS Medicaid personal care attendants, university disability resource center staff, VA aides, and behavioral health / ABA staff working with clients with concurrent motor disabilities.
How is the vest different from a gait belt?
A gait belt cinches at the waist and offers one grip point. The EZ Lift Vest distributes load across the torso and offers 11 grip points. This lets one caregiver safely handle a transfer that would otherwise require two staff — and reduces injury risk for both the caregiver and the person being transferred.
How is the vest different from a Hoyer / mechanical lift?
A Hoyer lift is a large mechanical device costing $2,000+ that requires floor clearance, sling setup, and often two people to operate. The EZ Lift Vest is a wearable that a single caregiver can put on in under 60 seconds and use for standing, pivot, and short-distance transfers where a Hoyer would be overkill.
Is the vest safe for someone with a G-tube or central line?
Yes. Because load is carried across the upper torso, there is no belt cinched at the waist and no abdominal pressure. This makes the vest safer than a gait belt for people with feeding tubes, central lines, ports, or recent abdominal surgery. Confirm with the individual's clinical team before use in any specific case.
How do we get started or ask questions?
Yes — a RN-founder direct with no contract and no card on file. Your staff evaluate the vest in your setting with your residents. If it doesn't fit, you ship it back. Send it to Peggy & Cathy via the form below or call 800-792-2970.
Is there bulk / district / facility-group pricing?
Yes. Bulk pricing begins at 5 vests. School districts, adult day program associations, group home operators, and multi-site facility groups can request custom pricing directly through the form below.
Is the vest Buy-American compliant?
Yes. Manufactured in St. Petersburg, Florida. Meets Buy-American procurement preferences at schools, VA facilities, State Veteran Homes, and federal agencies.
PatentedOriginal torso-distribution design
RN-designed35+ years of nursing behind it
Made in USASt. Petersburg, FL
Family-ownedDirect from the RN founders
Have a question? Let's talk.
Tell us who you serve. Peggy or Cathy will call to confirm fit, send the information packet within 24 hours, and set up a short call with your team.
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800-792-2970 · info@ezliftvest.com