When boys go surfing together, the last thing they probably want is for their mom to tag along. But that’s not the case for two brothers in Australia. In fact, they let their mom ride the waves right alongside them. Their friends are perfectly okay with it. Actually, it’s because of their friend Tyron Swan Read more…
Month: June 2013
Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: How to Secure a Wheelchair in a Vehicle

When you need a solution for how to lock a wheelchair in a van or vehicle, it’s important that the wheelchair stays in place. Simply putting the brakes on the wheels doesn’t cut it as the chair is still prone to toppling over. That’s why wheelchair vans are designed with securements or “tie-downs” to keep Read more…
Remembering Superman: Christopher Reeve’s Legacy
This past weekend, Man of Steel opened up in theatres, earning millions of dollars and entertaining audiences around the world. Man of Steel is of course the latest adaption of the comic book hero Superman, an American icon that has been around for 75 years. It’s only fitting that a new Superman movie would be Read more…
Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: Ford E-Series Reflection
Welcome back to Rollx Vans’ Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide. A few posts ago, we said goodbye to the Volkswagen Routan, a minivan that’s being discontinued after this year. Unfortunately, the Routan isn’t the only van that’s going away in 2014. The Ford Econoline, a staple of the full-size van market, is coming to an end. Read more…
A Permanent Treatment for Cerebral Palsy
The famous story “Flowers for Algernon” tells of a man named Charles Gordon, a mentally deficient janitor. At the beginning of the story, Charles undergoes a surgery that triples his IQ, making him a kind of super genius. But as the story unfolds, Charles realizes that the effects of the surgery are only temporary, and Read more…