Despite the fact that many people sit in them for entire days, wheelchairs aren’t always known for their comfort. The seats are often thin with little padding. The backs provide proper posture, but for many, little else. Leave it to the Japanese to come to the rescue with something that looks like it’s from the Read more…
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Month: April 2013
Rollx Vans Buyer’s Guide: Full Sized Vans
You’re looking at full size wheelchair vans for sale. Maybe you’ve decided between new or used, maybe you haven’t. That’s okay. There’s another choice you can make before that. Full-Sized Or Minivan. There are certainly advantages to both, but ultimately it breaks down to what you need and want in your van. So rather than Read more…
Photographer Helps Boy with MD Live Out His Dreams
Every child has dreams. Sometimes it’s grand dreams of going on great journeys or becoming famous. Other times it’s as simple as dreaming of the day when they can skateboard or ride a bike without training wheels. For a 12 year old boy named Luka, some of his dreams are to just do the things Read more…
Buyer’s Guide Bonus Tip: Everything About Used Wheelchair Vans
In the last segment of our “Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide”, we talked about used vans vs. new vans, laying out the advantages of both. New vans obviously allow for more personalization, greater selection, and better protection/superior reliability. On the flip side, used vans provide a quality product at a reduced cost. We don’t deny that Read more…
Viking’s Player Spends a Day in a Wheelchair
We’ve said it before, but there are a lot of ways to raise awareness. You can run a marathon, walk a walkathon, or dance in a dance-a-thon. But for Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, the best way to raise awareness was to simply sit down. In a wheelchair. A Day in the Life We all Read more…
Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: New vs. Used
When it comes to vehicle shopping, there is one question which everyone must face: Should I buy a new wheelchair van or buy a used wheelchair van? There are strong motivators for both options. Used are popular simply because of their affordability, opening up vehicle choices and options that would otherwise be unattainable for consumers Read more…
Potential Cure for MS and Cerebral Palsy
While Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy are two very different conditions that impact people in very different ways, they have one major commonality: They both stem from complications of the brain. Being the most complex part of the human body, the brain is not so easy to repair. However, it would stand to reason that Read more…
Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: An Introduction to Buying a Wheelchair Van
For some, choosing a vehicle is easy. If it runs, and it’s cheap, then that’s enough for them. But most people’s tastes tend to be a bit more complicated. Obviously the working condition of the car is important for everyone outside of mechanics and such. Price is usually a bit of a factor as well. Read more…
Government Urges for Sports Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
Athletics are very important for students of all ages. It teaches them the importance of teamwork and self discipline. It shows them how to chase after a goal. It gives them the joys of victory while helping them to move past defeat. For some students, sports are the only thing that keep them in school or at Read more…
Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham: Wheelchair Stunt Man
If you like to see ordinary men (and women) risk their lives in death defying jumps, flips, stunts, and tricks, then you would most likely love Nitro Circus. Created by X-Games superstar Travis Pastrana, Nitro Circus is a traveling collective of daredevils who do everything from base jumping off high rise apartments to riding specialized Read more…