When someone is diagnosed with ALS, it comes with little warning. There might be a weakness in a limb or an unexplained slur in their speech. Many ignore it at first. Finally, they go to the doctor only to be told they have an incurable and terminal condition. ALS (or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a Read more…
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Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide Recap
Buying a wheelchair van is a unique, and occasionally confusing, process. That’s why we started our Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide a few months ago. When you’re purchasing a wheelchair van, there are a lot of different options to consider. First time buyer’s especially typically have basic questions for how to buy a wheelchair van. So Read more…
Brothers by Blood, Brothers in Arms
For members of the armed forces, it can be difficult transitioning back to normal life when their time of service is over. This is especially true for men and women who are injured in the line of duty. For many, the they knew is either radically changed or gone altogether. That’s why three veteran brothers Read more…
Duct Tape Surfing: It’s a Real Thing
When boys go surfing together, the last thing they probably want is for their mom to tag along. But that’s not the case for two brothers in Australia. In fact, they let their mom ride the waves right alongside them. Their friends are perfectly okay with it. Actually, it’s because of their friend Tyron Swan Read more…
Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: How to Secure a Wheelchair in a Vehicle
When you need a solution for how to lock a wheelchair in a van or vehicle, it’s important that the wheelchair stays in place. Simply putting the brakes on the wheels doesn’t cut it as the chair is still prone to toppling over. That’s why wheelchair vans are designed with securements or “tie-downs” to keep Read more…
Remembering Superman: Christopher Reeve’s Legacy
This past weekend, Man of Steel opened up in theatres, earning millions of dollars and entertaining audiences around the world. Man of Steel is of course the latest adaption of the comic book hero Superman, an American icon that has been around for 75 years. It’s only fitting that a new Superman movie would be Read more…
Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: Ford E-Series Reflection
Welcome back to Rollx Vans’ Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide. A few posts ago, we said goodbye to the Volkswagen Routan, a minivan that’s being discontinued after this year. Unfortunately, the Routan isn’t the only van that’s going away in 2014. The Ford Econoline, a staple of the full-size van market, is coming to an end. Read more…
A Permanent Treatment for Cerebral Palsy
The famous story “Flowers for Algernon” tells of a man named Charles Gordon, a mentally deficient janitor. At the beginning of the story, Charles undergoes a surgery that triples his IQ, making him a kind of super genius. But as the story unfolds, Charles realizes that the effects of the surgery are only temporary, and Read more…
Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: Town & Country and the Dodge Caravan
If you were to name two classic minivans, they would probably be the Dodge Caravan and the Chrysler Town & Country. In fact, the Dodge Caravan is the oldest active minivan model in the country, having debuted all the way back in 1983. The Caravan has proven so popular, that it’s very name has come Read more…
Current Developments in Cerebral Palsy: 2013
Cerebral Palsy is a term used to describe multiple types of non-progressive motor conditions that result in physical impairment. Typically, cerebral is something a person is born with or develops very shortly after their birth. Currently there is no cure, but progress is being made in a variety of treatments. We thought we would take Read more…