(image via qctimes.com) Adaptive sports are more popular now than they have ever been before. It’s possible this is due to the ever growing number of communities and organizations bringing wheelchair users together to get involved and play sports (either again, or for the very first time). It’s possible this is also due in part Read more…
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Creating Equal Access for Athletes
You have heard it before, and you will hear it again (at least a few more times)- Staying active keeps you happy and healthy. The challenge with that, though, is staying active is not always the easiest, most convenient or accessible possibility for wheelchair users. More often than not, wheelchair users need expensive custom solutions Read more…
Fiction Favorites for Children with Disabilities
If you are a parent and your child is feeling down about something, chances are you try everything you can to make them feel better. But, what if the thing they are feeling down about is something you aren’t sure how to explain? Some parents turn to children’s books that explain the answers to difficult Read more…
Exoskeleton Approved by FDA
A few months ago, we shared with you the story of a woman named Amanda Boxtel, her journey to never give up and her dreams to walk again. Her dreams were made possible with the assistance of technology. Now, that same dream can become a reality for many other people living with spinal cord injuries Read more…
Upcoming Event: Annual West Coast Disability Pride Parade
We talk a lot about adaptive sports being a great way for people with disabilities to get out, stay active, healthy and socialize. But, there are other ways wheelchair users can get out and about in their handicap vans, and also great ways for their friends, family, and advocates to get involved, too. One perfect Read more…
World Sport Chicago
World Sport Chicago is a non-profit organization that utilizes sports to promote strength, values, and leadership. They offer sports programs and events for all athletes, including those with physical disabilities, while they strive to promote an overall healthier community. Their overall mission is “to promote the development of sustainable sports programming that improves the quality Read more…
Two Top Accessible Lodging Picks in Grand Canyon National Park
This is a Rollx Vans exclusive article provided by accessible travel author Candy B. Harrington. At first glance the Grand Canyon seems rather an inaccessible destination; however, upon closer examination you’ll find that there’s actually a bounty of accessible trails, sites and attractions in this popular national park. And there’s no better way to enjoy Read more…
Reeve Foundation’s Walk to Victory over Paralysis
Research is the backbone of the paralysis community. It’s the hope that someday paralysis won’t be a worry or an issue, because there will be treatments and cures. But, until we get to the point where research has led to a solution, there will be ongoing fundraising to further research and technology. That’s where organizations Read more…
Adaptive Sports: The Rowing Edition
They say that by staying active, you’ll have a higher likelihood of staying healthy. So, when you’re not out running errands with your family and friends in your new or used handicap van, what can you do to stay active? Adaptive sports are not only a great way to socialize, they’re perfect for tackling the Read more…
Hidden Wheelchair Lifts Provide Unique Access to Inaccessible Buildings
We talk a lot about accessibility, both on and off our blog and social media channels. You’ve heard us talk about it before and you’ll probably hear us about it again. We talk about it because we know that for many people accessibility is an ongoing issue. It’s not just an issue with the availability Read more…