The beginning of a new year is a time for optimism and a time of opportunity. If you find yourself looking ahead and ready to make a change in 2024, Rollx Vans is here to help. We’ve got a lot of new and exciting things in store in the coming months and several more already Read more…
Category: Technology
Everything You Need to Know About Hybrid Batteries
Rollx Vans is excited to offer the new Toyota Sienna among our selection of wheelchair-accessible minivans. The new Sienna comes standard with a powerful, responsive, and efficient hybrid engine, and it’s the first hybrid van we’ve converted for drivers and passengers with mobility needs. We’ve applied our gold standard of excellence to ensure that the Read more…
FDA Approves New Treatment for Rett Syndrome
In March, the Food and Drug Administration announced an important milestone in the fight against Rett syndrome. The FDA approved Daybue (trofinetide), a prescription oral treatment for adults and children 2 years of age and older who suffer from this rare but devastating neurological disorder. The development and approval of the first official treatment for Read more…
How Virtual Reality Benefits People with Disabilities
Virtual reality has taken incredible leaps forward in recent years, and its potential in terms of entertainment and education is nearly limitless. This technology allows us to learn, experience, and grow in ways that may have once seemed unfathomable. VR is a particularly useful tool for people with disabilities, opening the doors to new worlds, Read more…
What is the ISO 9001 Quality Standard?
Why Is ISO 9001 The World Leader In Quality Standards? Rollx Vans has maintained its standing as a safe, convenient, and trusted brand for mobility vehicles for more than four decades. There’s a lot that goes into making sure that everything we do meets and exceeds the needs of our customers. One of the core Read more…
Self-Driving Vehicles: The Future of Wheelchair Vans
With 2017 coming to a close, everyone has begun to look ahead to the new year. 2017 was an exciting year for technology, and 2018 promises to be even more interesting. While nobody knows exactly what the future of wheelchair accessible vans looks like, signs have pointed towards a couple promising trends. Although some of Read more…
Vehicle Hand Controls for Disabled Drivers: Gaining Mobility
When a person with disabilities decides it’s time to hit the road, there are no physical limitations to his or her journey. Relatively inexpensive hand controls for disabled drivers have made it easier than ever to get behind the wheel. For people with physical disabilities, the top concern before getting behind the wheel is how Read more…
MIT Unveils a Wheelchair that Drives Itself
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled a new electric wheelchair model that has one unique perk: the ability to pilot itself. As automation technology continues to advance, it’s no surprise that it has begun to creep into the accessibility world. We are excited for the day that we will be Read more…
New Muscular Dystrophy Drug Gains FDA Approval
Just this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval of a new pharmaceutical drug that could significantly change the lives of those affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The new drug, named deflazacort, is a steroid-based medication that has been shown to improve muscle function in people with DMD. With consistent Read more…
GO Gloves Add a Bit of Comfort to Wheelchair Movement
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…