Last Wednesday, the U.S Supreme Court ruled in favor of a young Michigan girl and her family who had originally sued their school district for refusing to allow the girl to bring her service dog to class. The justice ruled unanimously (8-0) that 13-year-old girl Ehlena Fry and her family were legally right to Read more…
Emergency situations can occur at any time on the road, which is why people who own accessible vans need to be prepared to act in event that something should go wrong. Preparation and prevention are the keys to remaining safe no matter what happens. Make sure you are prepared for anything by following this Read more…
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled a new electric wheelchair model that has one unique perk: the ability to pilot itself. As automation technology continues to advance, it’s no surprise that it has begun to creep into the accessibility world. We are excited for the day that we will be Read more…
Just this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval of a new pharmaceutical drug that could significantly change the lives of those affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The new drug, named deflazacort, is a steroid-based medication that has been shown to improve muscle function in people with DMD. With consistent Read more…
Wheelchair users living in or visiting New York may have problems getting around in the near future. According to the New York Post, taxi companies in the Big Apple are threatening to pull all of their accessible vehicles off the streets, leaving those without their own handicap accessible vans in New York stranded and Read more…
People love their accessible vans. There are so many benefits to owning an accessible vehicle, and our customers tell us all the time how much their new van means to them. Check out our testimonials page to see some of the amazing things they have said in the past. Since Valentine’s Day is today, we Read more…
Winter is a great time to get a new pair of gloves, but for the wheelchair-using community, gloves are more than something that keep a person’s hands warm. They are a source of comfort for the very way a wheelchair user moves. Constant contact with the wheels of a chair can result in pain Read more…
Wheelchair vehicles bring their users independence, happiness and a new way to get around. But they are more than a mere form of transportation; they are representation of a person’s lifestyle. This is why we here at Rollx Vans stand by our motto: Your Life. Your Ride, and it’s why we are proud to Read more…
In an effort to save money, some wheelchair users try to find alternative sources for wheelchair accessible vehicles. Many of these sources include: Craigslist Ebay Private sellers While we understand that some people need to get a used accessible vehicle at a low price, we think that it’s necessary to provide our customers with tips Read more…
Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), lead by Assistant Professor Amos Winter, have designed and created a new wheelchair inspired by and made with parts of mountain bikes. The wheelchair, initially designed for use in developing countries around the world, is now available in the United States, and people in the disability community Read more…
