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…
Category: Wheelchair Access
Handicap Access Vans: Your Guide to Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Just like any other vehicle, a wheelchair accessible van is a big investment for one to make. And just like any large investment, it’s important to think over all the factors before you make your final decision. You’ll want to consider every feature the vehicle offers and how those features will fit your needs. There Read more…
Wheelchair Ramp vs Lift: Which One Is Right for You?
When it comes to making your van more wheelchair accessible, you have two options: a wheelchair ramp or a lift. Both of these systems are an effective way to get you in and out of your van, but depending on your budget, vehicle, and preferences, one method may be better than the other. Before you Read more…
Tips to Prepare You and Your Wheelchair Van for Winter
December is finally here, which means that it’s time to officially wave goodbye to autumn and begin preparing for the cold winter months. The winter season means different things to different people, but one thing that matters to everyone is the impact it has on road conditions. If you drive a wheelchair accessible van, you Read more…
Accessible Driving in Style: How to Customize a Wheelchair Van
Your vehicle is a reflection of your personality and style, so it’s worthwhile to put some thought into your customization choices. Even used wheelchair vans allow for a certain amount of customization because we rebuild them from the ground up to provide you with a ride that’s perfect for your unique needs. Whether you’re looking Read more…
Camping with Wheelchairs: 5 Tips to Be a Happy Camper
We’re halfway through August, which means summer is coming to an end, and people are trying to squeeze in as much fun as possible before the season changes. If you need a quick and cheap escape, why not opt for camping? Everybody can benefit from fresh air and the great outdoors, but the idea of Read more…
Top 10 Wheelchair Accessible Vacation Destinations to Visit
Sometimes you just know you need a vacation. That goes for everyone, including those with disabilities. When it’s time to visit somewhere new and exciting, once concern is likely to be accessibility. While you might know all of the wheelchair-friendly spots in your hometown, entering a new city, state or country can feel a little Read more…
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Girl With Cerebral Palsy
Last Wednesday, the U.S Supreme Court ruled in favor of a young Michigan girl and her family who had originally sued their school district for refusing to allow the girl to bring her service dog to class. The justice ruled unanimously (8-0) that 13-year-old girl Ehlena Fry and her family were legally right to Read more…
New York Cab Companies Threaten to Pull Accessible Vehicles
Wheelchair users living in or visiting New York may have problems getting around in the near future. According to the New York Post, taxi companies in the Big Apple are threatening to pull all of their accessible vehicles off the streets, leaving those without their own handicap accessible vans in New York stranded and Read more…
New “Mountain Bike” Wheelchair Made by MIT Students
Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), lead by Assistant Professor Amos Winter, have designed and created a new wheelchair inspired by and made with parts of mountain bikes. The wheelchair, initially designed for use in developing countries around the world, is now available in the United States, and people in the disability community Read more…