handicap vans are a great way to get around, but not everyone has one at their disposal. Many people with disabilities still rely on public transportation to get where they need to go. The trouble with this fact is that there still remain many accessibility barriers that the city of Chicago has yet to overcome. Read more…
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NYC Lawsuit Could Halt Wheelchair Accessible Taxis
wheelchair accessible vans in their fleets. And with the rise of Uber, who are not yet required to comply with laws that require cab companies to offer wheelchair accessible vehicles to their customers, it is becoming even more of a struggle for people with disabilities to get a ride in busy cities such as New Read more…
Hugh Herr: Building a Better Body
“I believe that by the end of this century, there will be no disability in the world.” – Hugh Herr Who is Hugh Herr? He’s an engineer, inventor, biophysicist, and world class rock climber who also happens to have both of his legs amputated below the knee. In place of his natural limbs are two Read more…
Two Students on a Mission to Explore 20 States on Wheels
For Harvard University students, Kunho Kim and Brad Riew, what started as a simple trip to explore the United States (well, 20 states of it) on a summer road trip, turned into the opportunity to make a difference. As the pair began making plans for their summer break trip, they figured that finding an accessible Read more…
Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Wheelchair Users
Thanksgiving is over and December is here. The countdown to Christmas (and Hanahakkuh) has begun! Finding the perfect gift isn’t always easy. You want to surprise the person, but also get something they’ll actually enjoy and use. (photo credit: shutter fotos) If you have a family or loved one who uses a wheelchair, you Read more…
Travis Mills: Veteran, Speaker, Author, Non-Profit Founder, Quadriplegic
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…
New Website Features Products Made by People with Disabilities
Whenever you purchase something from a person or a company, you are essentially doing two different things: Buying something that either you or someone you know wants or needs. Supporting a company because of what they stand for. When you buy one of our used wheelchair vans for sale, for example, you are not only Read more…
Another Fantastic Event for the Books: the 2015 SMA Muscle Team Gala
At Rollx Vans, there’s nothing we love more than being able to help those in our community. As you might have gathered by now, we attend many events throughout the year that support our partners and customers. While these events range from conventions, to games, to trap shoots and galas, they all have the same Read more…
Giving Thanks to Charities For All That They Do
At Rollx Vans, we are proud to offer an incredible service to the millions of people who rely on some type of mobility device to get around. It’s a service that we have gladly provided for decades, and hope to provide for many more to come. Charitable By Nature Our company started with a bit Read more…
This Minimally Invasive Spina Bifida Treatment Uses 3D Printing
The onset of 3D printing has rapidly changed almost every single industry that has chosen to implement the technology. As if out of nowhere, entrepreneurs, scientists and inventors are using this cost effective technology to print parts for wheelchairs and even create entirely open-source wheelchair designs. While the technology is still new to many people, Read more…