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…
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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…
Are Used Handicap Vans for Sale on Craigslist Safe- How to Find Handicap Vans for Sale Near Me
When people look for used handicap vans for sale on Craigslist, they usually do so for financial reasons. Buying new wheelchair van conversions is a large investment, but it’s one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. When it comes to making the investment, it is always better to purchase your vehicle from a reliable dealer. It Read more…
We’ve Added a New Full-Sized Wheelchair Van to Our Fleet
When it comes to adding new wheelchair vans to our growing fleet, we love to fill our customers in on as many details as we can. New vans are exciting and we are extremely pleased to tell you all about our latest addition to our stock: the Ford Transit van. Introducing the New Van 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…
First Ever Arnold Schwarzenegger Wheelchair Bodybuilder Crowned
Upper body strength is absolutely integral to the lives of many people who use wheelchairs, but these guys take it a whole other level. The sheer athleticism and strength demonstrated by the competitors at the world’s first Arnold Classic Pro Wheelchair Competition is pretty amazing. The competition was held earlier this month at the Arnold Read more…
WHILL Wheelchair Featured in Batman vs. Superman
Wheelchairs are rarely the stars of feature films and even when they appear in major silver screen productions, they are usually overshadowed by the characters who use them. But that doesn’t mean we in the wheelchair and handicap van communities cannot jump on the opportunity and take note of a pretty nice wheelchair model when Read more…
The Rollx Vans Guide to Conversion Features
At Rollx Vans our motto is: “Your Life. Your Ride.” And with our unique ability to customize every single aspect of our customer’s brand new or used wheelchair vans, it’s really easy to stand behind that very saying. When we first start working with our customers, we know they’ll have questions. What we don’t often Read more…
New Wheelchair Gains FDA Clearance
When new mobility technology gains clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it represents a huge step forward in the life of the product. It also allows the prototype to become a reality, because the device is now cleared to be manufactured and sold to the American public. Over the past year, we Read more…