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…
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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…
2015: A Year of Awareness Anniversaries
2015 has been a year of anniversaries. Awareness anniversaries to be exact. Marking these anniversaries is important for several reasons. It’s important to know the history of how the people in our community have been treated, but it’s also important to know why people have been treated like they have and what can be done Read more…
Children’s Books for Cerebral Palsy
Children with cerebral palsy are often singled out at school and in other social settings. They’re left on their own at best—at worst, they’re made fun of and laughed at. Children are often afraid of or make fun of things they don’t understand. Learning about cerebral palsy, its causes, and what those who have it Read more…
BrainGate: Controlling Machines with the Mind
In many ways, the human brain is not so different from an advanced super computer. Millions of tiny electric signals are sent across a network array, issuing commands and relaying feedback. But where a computer can plugged into external sources or placed inside a newer machine, the mind is a bit more complex. Neuroscience has Read more…
What Could a Smart-Chair Do for Wheelchair Users?
Smart technology changed everything we knew about phones. What was once used for vocal interaction suddenly became the key to the world around you. A person’s phone is their camera, their computer, their social life, and so much more. Some carry out their entire jobs on their phone. Now, a Swedish company called Permobil is Read more…
Cruise Control for Wheelchairs? This Device Makes it Possible
Wheelchair accessible vans have cruise control settings, so why shouldn’t people’s personal wheelchairs have them, as well? That’s exactly what the Smart-Drive MX2 provides to the wheelchair using community. The new device, created by Max Mobility, has just received approval from the FDA in August and is now ready to be purchased by consumers. The Read more…
Russian Man Scheduled to Undergo First Human Head Transplant
Yes, you read the title right. Valery Spiridonov, a Russian Computer scientist is set to undergo the first human head transplant. Surgeons will actually remove Valery’s head from his current body and reattach it to a completely different donor-body. The hope is that the two will pair successfully, and Valery will be able to move Read more…
What to Know About Sending a Child with a Disability to School
It’s September, and millions of children across the country will be returning to their schools after the long summer break. Some parents will also be sending their child to school for their first time, which can be both frightening and exciting. For parents who have children with disabilities, this can also be a time of Read more…