Roughly 1 in every 5 people are living with a disability in our world today, yet there are still many obstacles when it comes to accessibility. And, while there isn’t an issue when it comes to finding handicap vans for sale, one issue that is commonly overlooked is nightlife. People with disabilities like to have Read more…
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Videos Games Might Help with Muscular Dystrophy
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have been working toward a universal way to use interactive video game technology in order to help patients with muscular dystrophy. Creating this through video game technology called Ability Captured Through Interactive Video Evaluation, or ACTIVE-seated technology, they found a way to measure upper extremity movement for those with muscular Read more…
Winter Workouts for Wheelchair Users
As winter drags on and temperatures dip to new lows, getting out of your house to exercise can become as painful as diving into a frozen lake for a swim. While there are some polar bears who don’t mind coming out of their houses, chipping the ice off of their disabled vans and heading to Read more…
A New Winter Solution: Wheelchair Canine Companions
Snow is always exciting in the Midwest around Christmas time, but other than that, it can be quite the hassle to deal with for majority of the year. Am I right? Even if you aren’t a wheelchair user, snow can be difficult to get around. Whether you’re strolling through icy sidewalks or driving your handicap vans Read more…
Tim Tebow Foundation Sponsors Prom for Kids with Disabilities
(Image via timtebowfoundation.org) One of the most important events a kid experiences is prom. Getting dressed up, getting picked up by your date, and following the glamorous evening with a night of fun. Night to Shine NFL Quarterback Tim Tebow wants to make prom night a reality for kids with specific needs. On February 13, 2015, he Read more…
Scuba Therapy for Those with Disabilities
(Image via diveheart.org) Not only is water essential for living, but it also provides benefits that are far beyond simply drinking the recommended 8 glasses a day. Water also offers physical and mental well-being for those with disabilities. In addition to water being weightless and providing a gravity-free environment, it is also known to provide Read more…
ABC’s “On the Hunt for Handicapped Parking Cheaters”
Handicapped parking is called handicapped parking for a reason. No, it’s not just for new handicap vans to park. Handicapped parking spots are meant only for those to with disabilities that own their own placard registered to them. Many people abuse disabled parking, making these spots unavailable for those that really need them. Unfortunately, this crime that worsens Read more…
2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships to be Held in Wisconsin
Looking for a worthwhile road trip this winter? You need only follow the steady migration of handicap vans headed for Badger territory. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that its 2015 Nordic Skiing World Championships will be held in Cable, WI, marking the third time that the United States has hosted the event and Read more…
The Most Sophisticated Wheelchair You’ll See: Carbon Black
(Images via carbonblacksystem.com) Wheelchairs can be cool and stylish, right? But can they still be comfortable, usable, and practical as well? The Carbon Black is giving form and function a new meaning to wheelchairs. This ultra lightweight wheelchair has a total weight of 8.5 kg (18 lbs, 11.83 oz) is made out of Carbon fiber, Read more…
Mybility Kids: the All Terrain Wheelchair for Growing Children
When a wheelchair is used as a primary means for getting around, it’s important to find a device that can keep up with its user. Additionally, it’s important for that wheelchair to be capable of all activities the user enjoys, so it doesn’t slow them down. This is especially true when choosing a wheelchair for Read more…