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She’s a singer, songwriter, and model, but Viktoria Modesta is not your average pop star. Just like there are always new handicap vans, there are new pop stars that are constantly finding ways to stand out and get their career moving forward. Although, Viktoria took a unique turn in pop culture. Latvian performer Viktoria Modesta Read more…
Aside from Chicago handicap vans, what about Chicago fitness or recreation centers for people with disabilities? We all know that staying active isn’t always easy, but it’s especially not easy as someone with a disability. This is why Elana Newkirk is working toward providing a place for people with disabilities to efficiently maintain a fitness Read more…
(Image via www.rollwithmeapp.com) Introducing another app to assist wheelchair users in getting around without the extra hassle: “Roll With Me” app As a regular CTA rider in Chicago, Mohammad Ouyoun, the developer of “Roll With Me”, found it difficult to get around and find routes that were wheelchair accessible. This led to his idea of creating Read more…
SAVAGE, MN—December 17, 2014— Rollx Vans, a Minnesota-based direct manufacturer of accessible vehicles, announced today they are the first manufacturer and dealer in their industry to achieve the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001: 2008 Quality Management Certification. Rollx Vans was awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certification after a nearly week long audit of their manufacturing Read more…
(Image via www.intelliwheels.net) Wheelchair van conversions are helpful for getting where you need to be, but when it comes to wheelchair users needing to physically push their wheelchair, it isn’t easy. It actually takes a lot of effort, making it very physically straining. So what if it was possible for wheelchair users to move with more Read more…
Sometimes it may seem that the opportunities for adaptive sports, to learn about new technologies relating to the disability community, and even the ability to come together are few and far between. One expo has been changing that for more than three decades. And as you may already know, any opportunity we have to feature Read more…
(Image via www.mariampare.com) Losing the ability to move different parts of your body is devastating. Though wheelchair vans make it a little easier, paralysis is not an ideal situation. Especially as a painter… Can you imagine suddenly losing the ability to use your hands as an artist? Mariam Pare, an artist from the western suburbs Read more…
The word wonderland can spark many different ideas based on who is doing the dreaming about their wonderland. For Texas residents, Wonderland could very likely mean a place that’s safe, clean, and free of economic barriers that all individuals can enjoy. This wonderland is, of course, Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas. The Concept for Read more…
As we have talked about before, new innovations beyond handicap vans are continuously being introduced for mobility and easier accessibility. As for some diseases that cause limited mobility, there is unfortunately no cure, making these innovations very beneficial to those with these diseases. We all hope that someday there will be a cure for muscular Read more…