An apparatus for lifting a wheelchair, the wheelchair including a frame with first and second rear frame members and first and second front frame members, the apparatus including a ground-engageable base a chair connection assembly having connection means for securely connecting to the frame of a wheelchair a lift assembly having first and second lift members, the first lift member connected with the chair connection assembly and the second lift member connected to the base power means connected with the lift assembly for moving the lift assembly between a retracted, down position and an extended, up position and a lift control assembly for connecting the power means with the lift assembly and for controlling the lift assembly.
