The 2016 Paralympic Games officially kicked off in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is the moment that we have been waiting for. From now until September 18th, we will all get to see the world’s best athletes represent their countries in a variety of paralympic events. The Big Opening The games officially kicked off on Read more…
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Ice Bucket Challenge Helps Scientists in ALS Discovery
Almost two years ago, some members from our team here at Rollx Vans gathered outside of our building to pour buckets of ice water over their heads. They had accepted and participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and in doing so they had joined a movement that swept across the nation, turning heads and Read more…
Minnesota Council to Hold Event for ADA Anniversary
This Tuesday, July 26th, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will turn 26 years old. To help celebrate the anniversary of the momentous legislation, the Minnesota State Council on Disability will be holding a celebratory event, complete with discussions on accessibility and plenty of entertainment. The event is also free and entirely open to the Read more…
Developers Create Emojis Depicting People with Disabilities
Whether you love emojis or roll your eyes at them, they are here to stay. And since they are going to be around for the foreseeable future, shouldn’t they be inclusive of people with disabilities? At least one disability advocacy group certainly thinks so. The Start of a New Trend Scope, a London based group Read more…
Wheelchair Paralympian Trying Out for New Sport
With the Rio Paralympic games just two months away, we’ve been following all the latest sporting news. And, if you’ve been following our blog, you’ve likely already read a little bit about the upcoming games, particularly the sports of sitting volleyball and wheelchair fencing. This time we want to share the story of a U.S. Read more…
Road to Rio 2016: Paralympic Boccia
Two months to go until the 2016 Paralympics in Rio. With the opening ceremonies set to begin on September 7th, we have been taking the time to dive into some of the events that will take place over the course of the games. So far, we have already covered sitting volleyball and wheelchair fencing in Read more…
Solving the Problems Wheelchair Users Have with Jeans
Jeans: they are comfortable, stylish and work great as both casual and work clothes. They are essentially the “everyday pants” that are perfect for any occasion, that is, unless you are a wheelchair user. While many people see jeans as just a great article of clothing, wheelchair users recognize them as the source of many Read more…
The Winners of Grandma’s Marathon Wheelchair Race
On Sunday, the annual Grandma’s Marathon was held in Duluth, MN, marking the 40th time that the race was ran along the coast of Lake Superior. The day was hotter than many contestants wanted it to be, with humidity levels causing race officials to caution athletes on the dangers of heat stress, but that didn’t Read more…
National Veterans Wheelchair Games to be Held in Salt Lake City
The 36th annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games are little more than two weeks away, and this year they are to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hosted by the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, the 2016 games are set to begin on June 27th and will end on July 2nd. Here Come Read more…
Apple’s Plan to Create Fitness Trackers for Wheelchair Users
Apple has long been known for its innovation, but between their iPhones, iPods and other popular devices, they have always been focused on one thing: creating products that appeal to the largest amount of consumers possible. It’s a smart move that most businesses make, but it often leaves out niche groups of consumers. For example, Read more…