Disney Princes and Princesses have long since been characters that children look up to and idolize. And, because of their popularity Disney Princesses seem to pop up everywhere you look. The Internet is one such place where you can’t seem to go too long without seeing a Princess meme or rebooted depiction. For example, the Read more…
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Amy Purdy Announced as Dancing with the Stars Cast Member
Season 18 of Dancing with the Stars begins in just a few short weeks. In anticipation of the new season, the all-star cast was announced on Good Morning America Tuesday. Why is this exciting you ask? It’s because Amy Purdy will be competing for the title of season 18’s Dancing with the Stars Champion. About Read more…
Looking Back and Forward: Industry News
Technology is ever changing. That includes technology for new and used wheelchair vans at Rollx Vans. Every single day we are striving to make our vans better and give our customers the best vehicles on the market. Not only that, but here at Rollx Vans we have a commitment to giving our customers the best Read more…
Are Self-Driving Cars in Our Future?
In 2010, Google announced they were working on a project they called Google driverless car. In essence, they were working to create a self-driving car. Since then, many automakers, like Nissan and Audi, have announced the work they are also doing to make these cars a reality. So, how close are we to the reality Read more…
Service Animals in Pop Culture
In a previous post (found here), we shared a brief history of mobility assistance dogs and the amazing assistance they can bring to a person’s life. While we all know how special service animals can be in what they do for people, as they often provide their owners a great service like our handicap van Read more…
Winter Wheelblades for Wheelchairs
Many of our readers are much too familiar with the adverse effects snow and ice have on wheelchairs. Due to this, many wheelchair users do not often subject themselves to outdoor activities in the winter months, and only venture outside when it’s deemed truly necessary. But, what if there was a solution to this problem Read more…
Wheelchair-Bound Fashion Blogger Represents Brand in New Ad
We are connected. That’s what the fashion brand, Diesel, is touting in their spring 2014 fashion advertisements. And, that’s not all. They’re featuring fashion blogger, Jillian Mercado, wheelchair and all. New Age Advertising The new Diesel campaign follows the fall 2013 “modern-day rebels, heroes and just cool people” theme. The “we are connected” ads will Read more…
Planning a Wheelchair Accessible Vacation
When you have a physical disability, going on vacation can be a hassle. It might not even sound like much a vacation. But many destinations are becoming more accessible and are beginning to increase services for travelers who may need a wheelchair for mobility. Those who use a wheelchair do not have to be confined Read more…
RJ Mitte Takes on New TV Role
A few months ago, we mentioned RJ Mitte’s breakthrough role on the TV drama Breaking Bad as a character with cerebral palsy playing a character with cerebral palsy. Yesterday, RJ debuted in a new role on the ABC Family drama Switched at Birth. In this new role, RJ plays a character that’s vastly different from Read more…
Can You Murderball?: the Quad Rugby Wheelchair Sport
What do you get when you fuse together the wheelchair sports versions of basketball, ice hockey and soccer? Quad Rugby. Quad rugby, affectionately referred to as Murderball ever since the 2005 documentary, is a full contact wheelchair sport that’s been played worldwide since its creation in 1980. History in the Making Having started in Winnipeg, Read more…