We’ve featured a lot of truly inspiring stories on our blog lately. From moms taking on the advertising industry to change the face of beauty to the champions of the Boston Marathon wheelchair race division and even to a paralyzed man becoming the first to regain control of his hand. For this story, we’d like Read more…
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May is National Military Appreciation Month!
Many people recognize Memorial Day as the Federal holiday observed the last Monday in May as a time to remember our fallen Veterans and honor those still serving the United States. But, what many people may not realize is that the month of May is observed as National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) and a symbol Read more…
Join us for the MDA Muscle Walk on May 14th
At Rollx Vans, we aren’t just a company that has a fleet of handicapped vans for sale. We are a group of people who love to engage within our local community here in Minnesota, as well as communities around the globe. One of the great things about the wheelchair and disability communities (as well as Read more…
The World’s First Wheelchair MMA Competition is in the Works
There’s no doubt about it: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is growing very quickly. Just last month, New York became the 50th state in the U.S. to legalize fights within its borders, and the world has taken to watching the fights sponsored by leagues such as the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Almost everywhere you go, you Read more…
Changing the Face of Beauty One Event at a Time
At Rollx Vans, you’ll often hear us speak about our mission to make a difference for the people in disability communities. One way we do this is through our partner program. Another is through our blog: sharing news, resources and information about other people and organizations making a difference. One organization we recently learned about Read more…
Adding a Wheelchair Ramp to Your Home
Spring is here, which means it’s time for home renovations and repairs. For the wheelchair users, this can mean adding or repairing all sorts of accessibility options around their homes. Choosing the right wheelchair ramp is one of the most important home renovations families with wheelchair users can make. Finding and installing the right ramp Read more…
Champions Crowned for the 2016 Boston Marathon Wheelchair Races
When most people think about the Boston Marathon they likely associate it with the thousands of able-bodied runners that take to the streets of the historic city. What they may not realize is it’s also one of the largest wheelchair race events, as well. The 2016 B.A.A. Boston Marathon This year’s 120th annual race took Read more…
Paralyzed Man Becomes First to Regain Control of His Hand
There was a time when paraplegia or quadriplegia meant that there really wasn’t a chance, save for a miracle occurring, of a person regaining control over their affected extremities. It seems, thanks to modern medicine, that time is nearly over. Technology + Medicine = Incredible Advancements Thanks to neuroscientists, doctors and computer developers from from Read more…
Wheelchair Tennis: Popularity on the Rise
Over the past 400 years or so, the sport of tennis has changed and evolved. Rackets were added, lawn tennis was replaced by courts and players can even compete in prestigious tournaments all around the globe. While tennis originated in the 12th century, the sport has been growing in popularity ever since Henry VIII was Read more…
The Many Benefits of Wheelchair Vans for Service Dogs
We recently had a customer bring their adorable little puppy into our headquarters while they were picking up their new van. He was friendly, cute and while new to the family, he was definitely an integral part of our customer’s family. This had us thinking not only about the benefits that animals have for wheelchair Read more…