Most seniors will tell you that they do not have a disability. They just need a little help every now and then. We get it and we can be that help.
Abilities Expo has customized its vast offerings into a targeted list of exhibits, workshops and activities geared toward anyone eligible for AARP. Use the following information to plan your ideal Abilities Expo senior experience.
Here's what we did in 2013. Stay tuned for 2014!
Highlights
Products & Services
Workshops
Events & Activities
| Assistance Dog Demonstration Watch how these clever canines open up the possibilities for their human partners. You’ll even get the chance to learn some basic commands for the dogs. |
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| Great Workshops Don’t miss these dynamic, informative sessions on February 8-10. In addition to some great topics on the issue that matter to the community, there are two travel workshops, one on each day. |
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| “Not Home” Documentary Screening Do you know that there are a significant number of children with disabilities who live in nursing facilities? Filmmaker Narcel Reedus reveals stories of these children growing up without a childhood. Don’t miss the screening at the Expo! |
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| Dance Demo and Workshop Learn the latest dance moves from hip hop sensation, Team Hotwheelz! |
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Products and services
Check out thousands of products and services to improve your life. You may click on “Advanced Search” to target exhibitors by product category. Once you select an exhibitor, you can see what they have to officer, “Map it” to find out where they are on the show floor and/or click the green + sign to add it to your person event plan.
Workshops
The following workshops are geared for adults (and parents) with disabilities. Click the session title for a full description.
Friday, February 8, 2013
11:45am – 12:45pm
How to Select the Right Vehicle for You
11:45am – 12:45pm
Social Security Disability Denied: How to Build a Strong Claim
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Planning Accessible Travel
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Practical Strategies for Funding Assistive Technology (AT)
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Push for More! Getting the Wheelchair that Works for You
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Managing Your Money
3:45pm – 4:45pm
Ten Things People with Disabilities Should Know and Do To Be Safe In a Disaster
3:45pm – 4:45pm
Disabled and Dating! Relationships, Intimacy and More!
Saturday, February 9, 2013
11:45am – 12:45pm
Young, Hip and Disabled: College, Work and More
11:45am – 12:00pm
Fun Free (or Cheap) iPad Applications for Kids
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Travel the World! Tips for People with Disabilities or Who Are Aging
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Intensive Pediatric PT—The Benefits for Your Child’s Body, Mind & Spirit
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Screening of "Not Home" A Documentary About Kids Living In Nursing Facilities
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Pediatric Power Mobility: Functional Solutions for Kids
3:45pm – 4:45pm
Thriving, Not Just Surviving, as the Parent of a Special Needs Child
3:45pm – 4:45pm
Sitting Pretty: Understanding Your Child’s Seating Needs
Events & Activities
Of our full spectrum of events and activities, the following will appeal to seniors. Check back soon as more will be added. Click on the event for more information.
All Day Every Day
Adaptive Rowing Demonstrations
Mini Horses
Friday, February 8, 2013
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Boccia
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Team Hotwheelz Dance Demo and Workshop
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Service Dogs Demonstration
Saturday, February 9, 2013
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Service Dogs Demonstration
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Team Hotwheelz Dance Demo and Workshop
Sunday, February 10, 2013
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Team Hotwheelz Dance Demo and Workshop
1:45pm - 2:15 pm
"Beautiful" Campaign Performance
