It’s Halloween! By now, you’re probably ready for tonight’s Halloween festivities and undoubtedly have the coolest costume in your neighborhood. Right? Well, just in case you don’t and you’re a last-minute costume creator, we wanted to share some of the best wheelchair costume ideas we found around the web to give you some inspiration. These Read more…
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Month: October 2013
Breaking Boundaries: Actor with Cerebral Palsy Plays Character with Cerebral Palsy
This past week, we released an infographic highlighting pop-culture characters that use wheelchairs. These characters often serve as a great representation of the wheelchair-using community. Unfortunately, when it comes to portraying them in film or on television, the characters are typically played by able-bodied actors. For actors with disabilities, the opportunities to portray their real Read more…
Meet the Rollx Vans Team: Jim Mahowald
Last but definitely not least for our sales team interviews, we asked Jim Mahowald to share a few things about himself for the Rollx Vans blog. Jim has been with our team for two years after previously spending 25 years working in the new car and power sports industries. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Read more…
A Guide to Wheelchair Ramp Van Options
Wheelchair Ramps For Vans And Handicapped Ramps For Vans. Learn About Wheelchair Ramp Van Options. One of the most important components to a wheelchair ramp van conversion isn’t just the special features or the different seating options available, but the piece that makes everything come together. The ramp. Van ramps are key for allowing a Read more…
Redesigning the Handicap Symbol: Time for a Rebrand?
Anyone who has seen or read The DaVinci Code knows that a symbol can mean a lot of different things to different people. A symbol is typically a representation of an ideology and/or organization, and how people perceive the symbol directly effects how they view what it stands for. And it’s for this reason that Read more…
The Wide World of Wheelchair Sports
Dating back to the earliest of civilizations, mankind has competed in athletic competitions. Sports are a great way to test your limits, to encourage teamwork, and to experience the glory of victory. However, sports haven’t always been known for their inclusivity, which is a shame because everyone deserves the chance to play. Thankfully, in today’s Read more…
2013 MDA Muscle Team Gala in Minnesota
Earlier this week, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) held their Muscle Team Gala to wipe out Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium. Rollx Vans was a sponsor and fundraiser and a few Rollx Vans employees volunteered their time to help out during the gala. In all, the event raised more than Read more…
Making the Transition to Handicap Vehicles
Big Decisions. Everyone has to make them at least a few times throughout their life. Purchasing a vehicle is just an example of one of those big decisions almost everyone faces at least once. Buying a new or used vehicle can be quite the change for anyone, especially a disabled individual who has been getting Read more…
Doctors Cure Cancer with Modified HIV?
By now, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a video passed around social media about a little girl who recovered from leukemia. While that alone is cause for celebration, the truly amazing part is how it was done. According to the doctors in the video, they injected the girl with a modified strain of HIV, Read more…
Bungee Jumping for Disability Awareness
A 21-year-old man, Riley Martin, recently made a bungee jump leap off a 170-foot bridge in Whistler, British Columbia, to raise awareness for disabilities. So, what’s special about this, you ask? The college student made the fall while in his wheelchair. Riley Martin has been without the use of his legs for the past four Read more…