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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When you’re telling someone about your car, there’s usually one question they ask first: “What kind is it?” People always want to know what you’re driving, and many are eager to give you their opinion of that particular car. With wheelchair vans, you might not have as many makes and models to choose from, but Read more…
Many people exercise for looks. They want to be thin. They want to have big muscles. Others exercise as a form of training. Either they’re an athlete or maybe they’re going to run a 5k or marathon. But then there are some who exercise in hopes of regaining what they’ve lost. Therapeutic exercise can help Read more…
Two weeks ago, many of us celebrated Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is a national holiday that started back during the beginning of the 1900’s. While some complain that the day has become overly commercialized like so many other holidays, Mother’s Day still holds a special place in our hearts. Though the day has now passed, Read more…
While full-size wheelchair vans offer great space and comfort, wheelchair minivans are the most popular wheelchair vans by far. Why are minivans so popular? Honestly, they simply provide a number of advantages and choices that are superior to full-size vans. Also, in many cases, full-size vans for handicap are simply more than a person needs. Read more…
