If you are looking for the perfect vacation destination this summer, consider taking a road trip to downtown Chicago! The Windy City offers an abundance of accessible accommodations for every style and budget. You’ll see plenty of handicap vans in Illinois, too, since Chicago is considered to be one of the more accessible cities to live Read more…
Author: Scott Andrews
MDA Receives Grant for Genetic Testing
Research is essential. We’re not just talking about research for school papers or the research you do when planning your next wheelchair vans purchase. Don’t get us wrong, those are both important. Research is essential for finding cures for disorders like ALS, muscular dystrophy and spinal cord injuries. Luckily, fundraising and grants exist to help Read more…
Let Your Voice Be Heard at ‘Roll on Capitol Hill’
The United Spinal Association has announced that the 4th annual “Roll on Capitol Hill” legislative and advocacy conference will take place in Washington, D.C. this June. For four days (from June 7th to the 10th), thousands of people with disabilities as well as their advocates will meet with congressional representatives to raise awareness of various Read more…
The Robotic Exoskeleton that is Helping People Walk Again
We are slowly but surely entering an era where anything is possible. This certainly seems to be the case for Roosevelt “R.J.” Anderson, a paralyzed Army veteran from Chicago who is learning to walk again, all thanks to a new piece of machinery, not to mention a generous donation from a wealthy donor. The Read more…
Think Outside the Flower Box: Gardening Tips for Wheelchair Users
Spring is in the air, and while we know it’s perfect weather to go shopping for wheelchair vans, it also means gardening season is about to begin! While gardening is a simple pleasure for many, the physical chores required to maintain a healthy garden can be very difficult for people with disabilities. However, thanks Read more…
New Research Hints At Genetic Causes for Cerebral Palsy
The quest to uncover the definitive causes for Cerebral Palsy just took a turn towards a different area of scientific study: genetics. New research published in February by the Journal of Molecular Psychiatry is claiming that the cause of Cerebral Palsy, once thought to be related to brain trauma and abnormal development during pregnancy Read more…
DisArt Festival: Understanding Disability Through Art
April 10th marks the debut of a new arts festival in Grand Rapids that is the largest of its kind in the world. The DisArt Festival is a 15-day event with a mission to spread an understanding of disability through art, as well as promote an appreciation for work created by artists with disabilities. Read more…
6 Simple Ways to Make Your Wheelchair More Comfortable
Despite all of the advancements in the wheelchair industry, comfort is still an issue, especially for full-time wheelchair users. Fortunately, small, simple changes can make a huge difference and provide all-day comfort for people with disabilities. Read on for six easy ways to make your wheelchair more comfortable! Lumbar Support: Your lumbar area — Read more…
How to Make Your House Wheelchair Accessible
Spring is often known as the time to remodel and add additions to your house, but for the two million wheelchair using Americans who live in private residences, remodeling takes on a whole new meaning. It takes a lot to make your home completely accessible, and combined with buying a wheelchair van, it can Read more…
Wheelchair Racer Shelly Woods Targets Gold Medal in Rio’s 2016 Paralympics
Similar to many of our Rollx Vans customers and supporters, Shelly Woods experienced a life-changing event when she was young, and she refused to let it get in the way of her aspirations of becoming a star athlete. “I quickly found that just because now I had to live life on a wheelchair I Read more…