We are quickly becoming connected to almost everything we own. Pretty soon, you will be able to access everything from your toaster to your wheelchair van, all by touching a single button on your phone. With the onset of smartphone technology, mobile applications and cloud computing, we now have the ability to access substantial amounts Read more…
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It’s Not Too Late to Join STEPtember
Have you ever thought about how many steps a person takes in a day? Many average around 3000 steps. Of course, ‘steps’ look different for a lot of people. For some, a step is basic walking. For others it can be running or biking or moving around in their wheelchair. For those with cerebral palsy, Read more…
Dancer Competes in World Tango Championship from Her Wheelchair
The tango, often called the dance of love or passion, is known throughout the world. Tango dancing originated along the border of Argentina, and every year, the best tango dancers from countries all over return to its birthplace to compete in the World Tango Championship. Competition is fierce with pairs presenting their best moves to Read more…
Paratriathlon World Championships Come to Chicago in September
If you have one of our new wheelchair vans, this September is the perfect time to take it out on its maiden voyage. Your destination: the windy city of Chicago. In just three weeks time, elite paratriathletes from all across the globe will come together in Chicago to compete in the Paratriathlon World Championships. The Read more…
5 Great Ways to Raise Awareness
We’ve talked quite a bit about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge lately. Truth is, it’s one of the most effective examples of raising awareness for a cause in the digital age. We hope that it doesn’t just stop at raising funds for ALS but inspires others to raise awareness for their own causes as well. Read more…
Accessibility Problems of Ridesourcing
In the past 8 years, mobile technology has exploded in the consumer market. With around 64{4484a610ba12ad46baec767347073917e486819a83b2d744ced0feda89144e79} of adults having smartphones, it’s changed the way people live their lives. As long as you have a data signal and some battery life, it seems you can do just about anything with a few taps of your screen. Read more…
2015 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Gains Momentum
It’s hard to let go of a good thing. Especially when that good thing raises over $200 million for ALS and other neuron disease research. Last year’s ALS Ice Bucket challenge because a huge, nationwide success with friends, families, celebrities, and even the POTUS himself joining in to raise awareness for ALS. Though some questioned Read more…
DC Makes a Big Push for Wheelchair Accessible Taxis
Public transportation isn’t generally known for comfort. More so, it’s there for convenience and affordability. When a certain type of public transportation fails to accommodate a certain type of person, it quickly loses all convenience. While city buses and trains have (in some cities, at least) made large strides towards wheelchair accessibility, vehicles such as taxis Read more…
Customer Spotlight: Ron Schwerman
Over the years, Rollx Vans has built countless relationships with customers who have purchased a wheelchair accessible vehicle from us. One of our favorite things that comes out of this is learning the stories behind our customers. What their life is like. Who they are as a person. What a wheelchair van means to them. Read more…
Chicago Accessibility Barriers {Infographic}
In quite possibly one of the most accessible cities in the United States, Chicago offers a vast array of things to do for wheelchair users. But, when given the challenge of finding places that are not accessible to wheelchairs, or have fairly limited accessibility, we were surprised to find many popular attractions, beaches, CTA rail Read more…