We are less than three months out from the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and while we won’t be able to take a fleet of wheelchair vans down to South America to watch them in person, we will be tuning in via our TV sets as much as we can. Last month, Read more…
Category: Lifestyle
21st Annual Kolar Toyota ALS Walleye Tournament Wrap-Up
At Rollx Vans, we’re big advocates for fundraisers and events happening in our community. Especially when they take place so close to home that we could drive one of our new wheelchair vans right over there, like the Kolar Toyota ALS Walleye Tournament that takes place in Duluth every spring. The Tournament’s History The tournament, Read more…
New Hollywood Movie Sparks Controversy
We’ve written before about the exciting steps Hollywood has taken to diversify their community of actors and actresses to include real people with disabilities to play characters with disabilities. But a new movie’s ending has taken all those tiny steps forward and rocketed Hollywood back into the limelight strife with controversy. The fictional story Read more…
Buying a Wheelchair-Friendly Home? Here’s What You Should Look For
Buying a house is a huge decision, and just like when you’re looking for used handicap vans for sale, it’s not a decision that should be taken lightly. Plus, finding the perfect home can be a long and arduous process for most people, and when it comes to those in the disability communities, there are Read more…
Street Photographer Determined Not to Let ALS Get Him Down
We’ve featured a lot of truly inspiring stories on our blog lately. From moms taking on the advertising industry to change the face of beauty to the champions of the Boston Marathon wheelchair race division and even to a paralyzed man becoming the first to regain control of his hand. For this story, we’d like Read more…
May is National Military Appreciation Month!
Many people recognize Memorial Day as the Federal holiday observed the last Monday in May as a time to remember our fallen Veterans and honor those still serving the United States. But, what many people may not realize is that the month of May is observed as National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) and a symbol Read more…
Join us for the MDA Muscle Walk on May 14th
At Rollx Vans, we aren’t just a company that has a fleet of handicapped vans for sale. We are a group of people who love to engage within our local community here in Minnesota, as well as communities around the globe. One of the great things about the wheelchair and disability communities (as well as Read more…
The World’s First Wheelchair MMA Competition is in the Works
There’s no doubt about it: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is growing very quickly. Just last month, New York became the 50th state in the U.S. to legalize fights within its borders, and the world has taken to watching the fights sponsored by leagues such as the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Almost everywhere you go, you Read more…
Changing the Face of Beauty One Event at a Time
At Rollx Vans, you’ll often hear us speak about our mission to make a difference for the people in disability communities. One way we do this is through our partner program. Another is through our blog: sharing news, resources and information about other people and organizations making a difference. One organization we recently learned about Read more…
Adding a Wheelchair Ramp to Your Home
Spring is here, which means it’s time for home renovations and repairs. For the wheelchair users, this can mean adding or repairing all sorts of accessibility options around their homes. Choosing the right wheelchair ramp is one of the most important home renovations families with wheelchair users can make. Finding and installing the right ramp Read more…