Sue Austin, the founder and artistic director of Freewheeling, an initiative aiming to further the genre of Disability Arts, took her wheelchair to the sea for an underwater diving adventure. The idea: Austin started using a power chair 16 years ago after an illness affected her mobility. The idea for an underwater wheelchair came to Read more…
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Could Google Glass Help People Live Better Lives?
The success of new technology depends not just on the quality of a product, but audience for it. Glass is a new product from Google that acts a person Heads-Up-Display for your day-to-day life. At first glance, Google Glass looks like some sort of visor straight out of science fiction. And to be honest, it Read more…
Meet the Rollx Vans Team: Dan Delie
Sales and Marketing team member, Dan Delie, didn’t originally want to be in sales. He wanted to be an architect, but when he was offered a unique opportunity to work with adaptive vehicle modifications, his career path suddenly changed. That was more than 40 years ago. Dan has been with Rollx Vans for more than Read more…
Features to Look for in a Wheelchair Van
When making any vehicle purchase, there’s usually some research involved. You want to make sure you’re getting all of the options and features that you desire all within one package and for a price within your budget. The same can be said when looking to buy a handicap van. We’ve put together a few tips Read more…
Multiple Sclerosis in Children
Chances are you’ve heard of multiple sclerosis. You may even know how it affects people. But did you know it’s exceedingly rare in children? That might sound like good news, but for children who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, life can be very difficult. Defining the Issue Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is an inflammatory disease Read more…
Rollx Vans in Motion: The Journey of a Customer with Polio
As part of a new feature series to the Rollx Vans blog we will share the stories of individuals or families of individuals that currently or have previously benefited from our handicap vans. In this first edition we introduce Merlin Pickle, a Disabled American Veteran with Polio who resides in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Customers since Read more…
Does Insurance Cover My Wheelchair Van?
Insurance for wheelchair accessible vehicles is very handy to have. It’s practically a necessity in today’s world. Without insurance, life can get very difficult, very fast. Insurance can save you tens of thousands of dollars. Of course, when that kind of money is in play, there are various rules, restrictions, and requirements. Sorting out what Read more…
Mobility Scooter Wins Drag Race
It’s likely that at one point in time or another you’ve had a scooter promoted to you as a way to get around. It’s even possible you’ve read about scooters in relation to medical issues. Generally when you’re hearing about mobility scooters it has to do with new technologies or additional features that are being Read more…
The Problem with Craigslist Handicapped Vans For Sale
Started in 1995 as a simple email distribution list, Craigslist has become a great way to sell unwanted items, find jobs, and of course, buy things for a sometimes unbelievably low price. But as popular as it is, Craigslist has also been a source of controversy time and again. Questionable services are consistently offered. Both Read more…
Mobility Assistance Dogs: A Constant Companion
Want proof that dogs are man’s best friend? Watch an assistance dog in action. Assistance dogs are canines that have been trained to help a person with a specific impairment or disability. The most common is the “seeing eye” dog for those who are blind. In addition, there are also hearing dogs and service dogs. Read more…