Want proof that dogs are man’s best friend? Watch an assistance dog in action. Assistance dogs are canines that have been trained to help a person with a specific impairment or disability. The most common is the “seeing eye” dog for those who are blind. In addition, there are also hearing dogs and service dogs. Read more…
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Turning Your Wheelchair into An Electric Wheelchair
Electric wheelchairs have risen in popularity over the years, but many still prefer manual chairs. And it’s not necessarily because of money. Sure, electric wheelchairs cost more than a standard wheelchair does, but that’s not the only reason why people skip over them. Electric wheelchairs are heavy, they don’t collapse, they have more difficultly going 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…
Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide Recap
Buying a wheelchair van is a unique, and occasionally confusing, process. That’s why we started our Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide a few months ago. When you’re purchasing a wheelchair van, there are a lot of different options to consider. First time buyer’s especially typically have basic questions for how to buy a wheelchair van. So Read more…
Brothers by Blood, Brothers in Arms
For members of the armed forces, it can be difficult transitioning back to normal life when their time of service is over. This is especially true for men and women who are injured in the line of duty. For many, the they knew is either radically changed or gone altogether. That’s why three veteran brothers Read more…
Duct Tape Surfing: It’s a Real Thing
When boys go surfing together, the last thing they probably want is for their mom to tag along. But that’s not the case for two brothers in Australia. In fact, they let their mom ride the waves right alongside them. Their friends are perfectly okay with it. Actually, it’s because of their friend Tyron Swan Read more…
Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: How to Secure a Wheelchair in a Vehicle
When you need a solution for how to lock a wheelchair in a van or vehicle, it’s important that the wheelchair stays in place. Simply putting the brakes on the wheels doesn’t cut it as the chair is still prone to toppling over. That’s why wheelchair vans are designed with securements or “tie-downs” to keep Read more…
Remembering Superman: Christopher Reeve’s Legacy
This past weekend, Man of Steel opened up in theatres, earning millions of dollars and entertaining audiences around the world. Man of Steel is of course the latest adaption of the comic book hero Superman, an American icon that has been around for 75 years. It’s only fitting that a new Superman movie would be Read more…
Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: Ford E-Series Reflection
Welcome back to Rollx Vans’ Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide. A few posts ago, we said goodbye to the Volkswagen Routan, a minivan that’s being discontinued after this year. Unfortunately, the Routan isn’t the only van that’s going away in 2014. The Ford Econoline, a staple of the full-size van market, is coming to an end. Read more…
A Permanent Treatment for Cerebral Palsy
The famous story “Flowers for Algernon” tells of a man named Charles Gordon, a mentally deficient janitor. At the beginning of the story, Charles undergoes a surgery that triples his IQ, making him a kind of super genius. But as the story unfolds, Charles realizes that the effects of the surgery are only temporary, and Read more…