Four days before his 25th birthday, Staff Sergeant Travis Mills was with his platoon during his third tour in Afghanistan. After coming to a halt, Travis went to set down his back. When the pack hit the ground, it set off an improvised explosive device that would forever alter Mills life. Both arms and legs were Read more…
used wheelchair vans and other mobility devices over the years. While the availability and sales of these devices have continued to increase, they are unlikely to match the growth in sales of power wheelchairs, which are projected to increase exponentially over the next few years. A comprehensive study by WinterGreen research is projecting that worldwide Read more…
When Larry Sanftner was in high school, he dreamed of being on the high school football team. While this dream isn’t uncommon for a high school boy, Larry’s particular situation was. Larry had been born without a right arm. As for his left arm, it was about half the size it should have been for Read more…
In Minnesota, the end of October brings crisp air, the donning of jackets, the eating and drinking of pretty much pumpkin spice everything, and one of our favorite holidays: Halloween. It’s the one time each year where we can dress up as our favorite TV show, movie and video game characters, try out some scary Read more…
At Rollx Vans, we talk a lot about how we’re committed to giving our customers the best experience possible. We say it because it’s true. From the very first interaction with us all the way through the purchasing process, then with any servicing their van needs, and on to the next vehicle purchase. As part Read more…
2015 has been a year of anniversaries. Awareness anniversaries to be exact. Marking these anniversaries is important for several reasons. It’s important to know the history of how the people in our community have been treated, but it’s also important to know why people have been treated like they have and what can be done Read more…
Children with cerebral palsy are often singled out at school and in other social settings. They’re left on their own at best—at worst, they’re made fun of and laughed at. Children are often afraid of or make fun of things they don’t understand. Learning about cerebral palsy, its causes, and what those who have it Read more…
In many ways, the human brain is not so different from an advanced super computer. Millions of tiny electric signals are sent across a network array, issuing commands and relaying feedback. But where a computer can plugged into external sources or placed inside a newer machine, the mind is a bit more complex. Neuroscience has Read more…
Smart technology changed everything we knew about phones. What was once used for vocal interaction suddenly became the key to the world around you. A person’s phone is their camera, their computer, their social life, and so much more. Some carry out their entire jobs on their phone. Now, a Swedish company called Permobil is Read more…
Wheelchair accessible vans have cruise control settings, so why shouldn’t people’s personal wheelchairs have them, as well? That’s exactly what the Smart-Drive MX2 provides to the wheelchair using community. The new device, created by Max Mobility, has just received approval from the FDA in August and is now ready to be purchased by consumers. The Read more…
