Looking for great movies made for and by members of the disability community? It may be time to take your wheelchair van out to California this fall. The Superfest International Disability Film Festival will be held in in Berkeley and San Francisco this year from Saturday, October 22nd to Sunday, October 23rd. Here are the Read more…
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VA Expanding Transportation Services for Veterans in Rural Areas
For wheelchair-using veterans in rural areas, getting to and from medical appointments is necessary in order to keep them in good health. But it is not uncommon for veterans to live more than 100 miles from the hospital or health center that they frequent, making it near impossible for them to get there if they Read more…
The Rio 2016 Paralympics Roundup
If you’ve been watching the 2016 Paralympics in Rio (as we have) you are probably just as bummed as we are the the games are over. We have been following the buildup of the games for months and have been progressively diving into some of the events, including: Paralympic Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Paralympic Boccia Read more…
The 2016 Rio Paralympics Have Begun!
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…
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…