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…
The Italian city of Venice is known for many things: its Renaissance art, unique architecture, flowing canals and annual Carnival are just a few of the reason why almost 3 million international tourists travel there each year (almost 50,000 a day, by the most recent numbers). Despite its beauty, history and culture, Venice is also Read more…
It’s no secret that we have a lot of wheelchair vehicles for sale. While you can browse our available inventory at any time, we also give you the option of building the wheelchair van that perfectly suits your lifestyle. This is one of the largest benefits of buying direct from a manufacturer like us. Read more…
Opening Google today will bring users to the search giant’s homepage, which is complete with a Google Doodle of the late Ed Roberts, a disability rights activist who would have been 78 years old today. At the age of fourteen, Roberts was diagnosed with Polio, which would leave him paralyzed from the neck down save Read more…
How to make a van wheelchair accessible The process for making a van wheelchair accessible is quite lengthy. But, if you want to learn how to make a van wheelchair accessible you have come to the right place. Our experienced, industry-leading engineering team at Rollx Vans is here to help! We are not only a Read more…
Shopping for a wheelchair accessible vehicle is an exciting process, especially if this will be your first purchase. However, there are several important questions you’ll want answered before you finalize the purchase. Are you wondering what to consider before buying a wheelchair van? We can help and get you the answers you need. To Read more…
Anyone driving their wheelchair van in the state of Connecticut will soon see some changes to accessible parking spaces. The Constitution State officially started off 2017 with new legislation mandating that all the state’s accessibility signs will have to be updated to the new, more modern symbol that was unveiled two years ago. The law took effect Read more…
