used wheelchair vans and other mobility devices over the years. While the availability and sales of these devices have continued to increase, they are unlikely to match the growth in sales of power wheelchairs, which are projected to increase exponentially over the next few years. A comprehensive study by WinterGreen research is projecting that worldwide Read more…
When Larry Sanftner was in high school, he dreamed of being on the high school football team. While this dream isn’t uncommon for a high school boy, Larry’s particular situation was. Larry had been born without a right arm. As for his left arm, it was about half the size it should have been for Read more…
It’s even more challenging to imagine driving for 24 hours straight at 200 miles per hour in a modified race car, yet this is exactly what Frederic Sausset intends to do in the next Le Mans marathon race. When Sausset, now 46 years old, lost both of his arms and legs due to a bacterial Read more…
In Minnesota, the end of October brings crisp air, the donning of jackets, the eating and drinking of pretty much pumpkin spice everything, and one of our favorite holidays: Halloween. It’s the one time each year where we can dress up as our favorite TV show, movie and video game characters, try out some scary Read more…
For those living in the northern parts of the US (like us here at Rollx Vans), you might have seen a few flurries falling recently. You know what that means. Whether we’re ready for it or not, the winter season is upon us. That means cold temps, snow, and ice. While you can’t control the Read more…
At Rollx Vans, we talk a lot about how we’re committed to giving our customers the best experience possible. We say it because it’s true. From the very first interaction with us all the way through the purchasing process, then with any servicing their van needs, and on to the next vehicle purchase. As part Read more…
We’ve already reached the end of October, which means that the holiday season is about to begin. Over the next two months, from Thanksgiving through New Years, millions of people will be travelling all over the world to see their loved ones. It can be a fun, often hectic time of the year for most Read more…
2015 has been a year of anniversaries. Awareness anniversaries to be exact. Marking these anniversaries is important for several reasons. It’s important to know the history of how the people in our community have been treated, but it’s also important to know why people have been treated like they have and what can be done Read more…
Most people aren’t ready to be diagnosed with a life threatening condition. They live their days assuming tomorrow will be fairly similar to the day before it. They plan for trips in the future, work towards promotions, and wonder what life will be like 10 years from now. For Ray Spooner, his plan for the Read more…
Children with cerebral palsy are often singled out at school and in other social settings. They’re left on their own at best—at worst, they’re made fun of and laughed at. Children are often afraid of or make fun of things they don’t understand. Learning about cerebral palsy, its causes, and what those who have it Read more…
