Every step of the way in life, there have people that said I can’t do things- said that I couldn’t ride a bicycle. There have been people who said I couldn’t live on my own or couldn’t get a good […]
The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) will give a new wheelchair accessible vehicle to three “Local Heroes” in a contest that will run through May 13, 2012. Three winners will each own a new 2012 wheelchair van as part […]
It is World MS Day and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is encouraging you to share what MS means to you! To us it means strength, courage, overcoming difficulties and patience with the unpredictable challenges that come along the way […]
“Disability.” For many, the word is loaded with preconceived notions. By definition meaning an inability to pursue an occupation because of a physical or mental impairment, disqualification, restriction, or disadvantage. Unfortunately, the word disability is often synonymous with idea of […]
How Occupational Therapy is Beneficial to Patients Recovering from Injury People often confuse traditional physical therapy with occupational therapy when, in reality, the techniques have fundamental differences. Occupational therapy is a unique treatment method that allows patients to reap numerous […]
The Raleigh area is home to three highly regarded research universities, and each one has distinctive services which they offer to those students who may be disabled. If you or a family member are a student or work at these […]
Veterans, particularly those who return from their brave line of duty with disabilities, are a group that is near and dear to our hearts are Van Products. Our good friend Johnny Holland is one of these courageous service men, and […]
Van Products supports groups that work to promote awareness and raise funding for diseases like cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and multiple sclerosis. We also coordinate with local athletic teams like the Durham Bulls and the Carolina Hurricanes to provide tickets […]
Climber with Cerebral Palsy tops Yosemite’s El Cap – With an incredible vision for disability awareness, Stephen Wampler endured hours of training in order to summit this powerful peak. His encouragement came from his wife, Elizabeth, and his motivation came […]
In North Carolina there are many groups, organizations, foundations and events that exist to support the wheelchair community, and at Van Products, we are both excited and humbled to be a part of that community. People throughout North Carolina need […]
