“I believe that by the end of this century, there will be no disability in the world.” – Hugh Herr Who is Hugh Herr? He’s an engineer, inventor, biophysicist, and world class rock climber who also happens to have both of his legs amputated below the knee. In place of his natural limbs are two Read more…
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University of Florida Receives $2 Million for Muscular Dystrophy Research
What could you do with $2 million? The average American could pay off their debts, buy a home, a new car or wheelchair van, and still have some money to put away in the bank. For the University of Florida, they have a singular goal: develop a treatment for Duchenne, a deadly form of muscular Read more…
Design Your Own Wheelchair with This Tech Startup
Buying a new wheelchair can be a lengthy process that involves dealers, doctors and a whole lot of paperwork. It’s a necessary process to go through, but it’s often not the most enjoyable experience. Even after you make the purchase, you never really know exactly what you are going to get until you sit in Read more…
Wheelchair Van Maintenance and Why it’s Important
Wheelchair van maintenance is one of the most important things that owners should stay on top of as the years go by. Unlike standard vans, new and used handicap vans have a lot of parts and mechanisms built into them that require special maintenance and service to keep in good working order. The Rollx Vans Read more…
Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Wheelchair Users
Thanksgiving is over and December is here. The countdown to Christmas (and Hanahakkuh) has begun! Finding the perfect gift isn’t always easy. You want to surprise the person, but also get something they’ll actually enjoy and use. (photo credit: shutter fotos) If you have a family or loved one who uses a wheelchair, you Read more…
Travis Mills: Veteran, Speaker, Author, Non-Profit Founder, Quadriplegic
Four days before his 25th birthday, Staff Sergeant Travis Mills was with his platoon during his third tour in Afghanistan. After coming to a halt, Travis went to set down his back. When the pack hit the ground, it set off an improvised explosive device that would forever alter Mills life. Both arms and legs were Read more…
Study Says Power Wheelchair Sales Will Triple by 2018
used wheelchair vans and other mobility devices over the years. While the availability and sales of these devices have continued to increase, they are unlikely to match the growth in sales of power wheelchairs, which are projected to increase exponentially over the next few years. A comprehensive study by WinterGreen research is projecting that worldwide Read more…
From Kicker to Coach, How Larry Sanftner Become an Unlikely Football Hero
When Larry Sanftner was in high school, he dreamed of being on the high school football team. While this dream isn’t uncommon for a high school boy, Larry’s particular situation was. Larry had been born without a right arm. As for his left arm, it was about half the size it should have been for Read more…
Wheelchair Costume Ideas: the 2015 Edition
In Minnesota, the end of October brings crisp air, the donning of jackets, the eating and drinking of pretty much pumpkin spice everything, and one of our favorite holidays: Halloween. It’s the one time each year where we can dress up as our favorite TV show, movie and video game characters, try out some scary Read more…
Looking for Benefits? We’ve got you Covered!
At Rollx Vans, we talk a lot about how we’re committed to giving our customers the best experience possible. We say it because it’s true. From the very first interaction with us all the way through the purchasing process, then with any servicing their van needs, and on to the next vehicle purchase. As part Read more…