Wheelchair van transfer seats are a simple and safe way to transfer in and out of the front driver or passenger seat. We here at Rollx Vans not only manufacture and install transfer seats, we literally invented one of our own. 23 years ago, we were looking for an easier, more convenient transfer seat Read more…
Author: Scott Andrews
Winter Weather Tips for Wheelchair Users
The snow may be piling up across the country, and the temperature may be getting colder, but that doesn’t mean we have to stay bundled up in our homes. If you are looking to go out and about this winter, make sure you follow these winter wheelchair tips to stay safe, warm and comfortable until Read more…
Our Wheelchair Vehicle Reconditioning Process
Is buying a used wheelchair van worth it? We get this question a lot from our customers. Wheelchair vans are an amazing investment, and buying used is a great way for anyone to save money. While financial aid and financing are available for people looking to purchase and accessible vehicle, buying used is still a Read more…
Rollx Vans Makes a New Year’s Resolution
Here we are: 2017 has arrived. It’s a new year, and that means people will be making new resolutions, promises and goals that they plan to reach before year’s end. Every person here at Rollx Vans has his or her own personal resolutions, but as a company we decided to come together to make a Read more…
A Look Back on Wheelchair Technology in 2016
Every year, we see technology take another big leap forward. From virtual reality to driverless cars, smart watches and more, we’ve seen a lot of neat, new gadgets surface. In 2016, we also saw a lot of new prosthetic and wheelchair technology brought to consumers. We even saw a few new wheelchair vans brought Read more…
A Christmas Message to Our Friends and Customers
We have had a wonderful time serving our customers and community and making a ton of new partners and friends throughout the year. Now that 2016 is almost over, and Christmas is just two days away, we want to take a moment to say thank you to all the people who have made this Read more…
Man With Paralysis Seeks to Bike One Million Miles
Would you, or could you, bike a million miles? Could you even drive a million miles? To put it into perspective, the circumference of the Earth is about 24,900 miles. That means you would have to travel around the world over 40 times to bike that far. It’s also more than four times the Read more…
Google Maps is Now Wheelchair Friendly!
A small group of Google employees just completed a project that should make any person in wheelchair smile: Google Maps is now wheelchair friendly! The application will now tell users whether locations they are viewing are accessible to people with disabilities. Not only will you be able to travel to a place in your wheelchair Read more…
Gaping Holes in ADA Legislation Allow Cab Companies to Skirt the Rules
Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed back in 1990, there is no doubt that life for wheelchair users in the United States has gotten better. Despite the fact that 26 years has passed, and many positive changes have been made, there is still much work to do. Many facets of life Read more…
What Inspired a Man to Push His Wheelchair From Atlanta to Chicago?
Back in October, we began following the story of Vincent A. Robinson, a motivational speaker and author from Atlanta who began a journey like no other. Robinson was a victim of gun violence in 1992 when he was shot at point blank range, which cause him to be in a coma for more than a Read more…