Just this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval of a new pharmaceutical drug that could significantly change the lives of those affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The new drug, named deflazacort, is a steroid-based medication that has been shown to improve muscle function in people with DMD. With consistent Read more…
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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…
Top 5 Reasons People Love Accessible Vans
People love their accessible vans. There are so many benefits to owning an accessible vehicle, and our customers tell us all the time how much their new van means to them. Check out our testimonials page to see some of the amazing things they have said in the past. Since Valentine’s Day is today, we Read more…
GO Gloves Add a Bit of Comfort to Wheelchair Movement
Winter is a great time to get a new pair of gloves, but for the wheelchair-using community, gloves are more than something that keep a person’s hands warm. They are a source of comfort for the very way a wheelchair user moves. Constant contact with the wheels of a chair can result in pain Read more…
Type S Conversion: Adding Style to Your Wheelchair Van
Wheelchair vehicles bring their users independence, happiness and a new way to get around. But they are more than a mere form of transportation; they are representation of a person’s lifestyle. This is why we here at Rollx Vans stand by our motto: Your Life. Your Ride, and it’s why we are proud to Read more…
What to Watch Out for When Buying a Secondhand Wheelchair Van
In an effort to save money, some wheelchair users try to find alternative sources for wheelchair accessible vehicles. Many of these sources include: Craigslist Ebay Private sellers While we understand that some people need to get a used accessible vehicle at a low price, we think that it’s necessary to provide our customers with tips 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…
Venice Gets its First Wheelchair-Accessible Gondola
The Italian city of Venice is known for many things: its Renaissance art, unique architecture, flowing canals and annual Carnival are just a few of the reason why almost 3 million international tourists travel there each year (almost 50,000 a day, by the most recent numbers). Despite its beauty, history and culture, Venice is also Read more…
Easy Guide to Choosing the Right Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
It’s no secret that we have a lot of wheelchair vehicles for sale. While you can browse our available inventory at any time, we also give you the option of building the wheelchair van that perfectly suits your lifestyle. This is one of the largest benefits of buying direct from a manufacturer like us. Read more…
Google Doodle Honors Late Disability Rights Activist
Opening Google today will bring users to the search giant’s homepage, which is complete with a Google Doodle of the late Ed Roberts, a disability rights activist who would have been 78 years old today. At the age of fourteen, Roberts was diagnosed with Polio, which would leave him paralyzed from the neck down save Read more…