There’s one thing that many disability advocate organizations have in common: their mission is to improve the lives of people living with disabilities. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is no exception. One way, in particular, that they’ve been using for nearly half a decade is the MDA Show of Strength Telethon. History in the Making What Read more…
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Reeve Foundation’s Walk to Victory over Paralysis
Research is the backbone of the paralysis community. It’s the hope that someday paralysis won’t be a worry or an issue, because there will be treatments and cures. But, until we get to the point where research has led to a solution, there will be ongoing fundraising to further research and technology. That’s where organizations Read more…
Looking Back and Forward: Rollx Vans Events
It’s likely that you may have heard us mention a time or two already that Rollx Vans is dedicated to making not only our community a better place, but people’s lives better too. As part of this commitment, Rollx Vans is actively involved in various events throughout the year that have the common goal of Read more…
Making a Difference: the Rollx Vans Partner Program
If you have previously purchased a van conversion from Rollx Vans, then you may already know about our Partner Program. But, if you haven’t bought a wheelchair vehicle from us before, or haven’t in recent years, then you’re in for a real treat! The Rollx Vans Partner Program gives back to the community with every Read more…
Play Some Poker, Fund Research. No Gambling Required.
In recent years, poker has risen above other casino games to become a full-fledged sport of its own. Thanks to featured tournaments on ESPN to its prominent placement in the James Bond flick, Casino Royale, nearly everyone has an understanding of how the game works. Despite it’s all-or-nothing competitive roots, many play simply for Read more…
Common Causes of Paralysis
Our vans are used by all sorts of wonderful people. We love to talk with them and find out their individual stories. Everyone’s is different. But as different as our customers and their stories are from one another, there is one trait that most of them share. Most of our customers use a wheelchair to Read more…
Multiple Sclerosis Trial Hopes Over-the-Counter Drugs are a Treatment
This fall, the Multiple Sclerosis – Secondary Progressive Multi-Arm Randomisation (MS – Smart) Trial hopes to find a possible treatment for advanced MS. The trial The trial is taking place in London and Scotland and will test three common drugs to see if they can slow the progression of late-stage MS. The drugs, including Amiloride, Read more…
Could Male Balding be a Sign of ALS?
Hair loss is something almost every man dreads. The idea that your head might be forever exposed to the elements is hard to accept. Some men are lucky enough to have good genes. Others are less fortunate. There’s an entire market out that geared to the latter. For many men, hair is a point of Read more…
Identifying ALS Before it Starts
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…
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…