A few months ago, we mentioned RJ Mitte’s breakthrough role on the TV drama Breaking Bad as a character with cerebral palsy playing a character with cerebral palsy. Yesterday, RJ debuted in a new role on the ABC Family drama Switched at Birth. In this new role, RJ plays a character that’s vastly different from Read more…
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Can You Murderball?: the Quad Rugby Wheelchair Sport
What do you get when you fuse together the wheelchair sports versions of basketball, ice hockey and soccer? Quad Rugby. Quad rugby, affectionately referred to as Murderball ever since the 2005 documentary, is a full contact wheelchair sport that’s been played worldwide since its creation in 1980. History in the Making Having started in Winnipeg, Read more…
Full Size Conversion Van And Wheelchair Lift Van Options
At Rollx Vans we strive to give our customers the widest variety of vehicles. In fact that is part of our Rollx Vans promise. We also make it our mission to provide the largest number of customization options to choose from in our industry. That is why we offer conversions for multiple models of minivans Read more…
Airline Seat Designed for Travelers with Mobility Limitations
Spending time with family and friends during the holidays is special. It’s a time for laughter, joy and the making of lifelong memories. However, traveling to see your family and friends isn’t always the most enjoyable experience and can be a real pain. While there has been technology advancements for handicapped vans, the same can Read more…
Wheelchair Bowling: A Game for All to Enjoy!
When someone brings up wheelchair sports, the first two that spring to mind are typically wheelchair basketball and quad-rugby (affectionately dubbed murderball). But the truth is there are a lot more sports out there that are quite popular among people in wheelchairs. For example, wheelchair bowling. It’s All in the Throw Bowling is a game Read more…
The Rights of People in Wheelchairs on the Road
With the rise of bicyclists in metro areas, the issue of road rights has been making headlines across the nation. Most car drivers are very protective of their road space, leading to an increased number of bicycle accidents as of late. Many are arguing that cyclists don’t have much in the way of protective rights Read more…
New Hands-Free Wheelchair Development Uses Tongue Drive System
The modern wheelchair was designed to be operated by the user’s hands and arms. Even power chairs rely on hand controls for movement. But for those who are quadriplegics or deal with a degenerative condition, hand controls might not be an option. That’s why the sip-and-puff system was developed. Sip and puff (or SNP) technology Read more…
Adaptive Ice Sports: Sled Hockey
Winter sports, like hockey, are popular all around the globe, but especially in the upper Midwest where snow and ice are part of daily life for around five months of every year. But, standard hockey, and ice sports in general, are not always the most conducive sports for players with disabilities. Enter sled hockey. Sled 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…
New Wheelchair Technology Allows for Tongue-Controlled Commands
Jason DiSanto has been using a motorized wheelchair that responds to commandments via a straw and the sip-and-puff method. While this has proved to be effective for him, he’s currently working with the Georgia Institute of Technology to develop a tongue-controlled wheelchair that will be faster and easier for users to manipulate. This new system Read more…