Not just for grown-ups, Abilities Expo presents an abundance of fun, engaging things for kids to do and see. There are products and services created with children in mind, kid-focused activities, sports, crafts, games and more!

There are even compelling, informative workshops about kids designed for parents.

Highlights
Products & Services
Workshops
Events & Activities

Here's what we did in 2012. Stay tuned for 2013.

Highlights

Adaptive Art Activity Come and let your kids express themselves through this unique adaptive art activity. It’s for children of ALL abilities and they’ll even get to take their beautiful creation home!
Free Face Painting Children can indulge their wildest fantasies and transform into a super hero, a mythical creature, a wild animal or whatever suits their imaginations!
Kid’s Workshop: Wendy on Wheels Come and hear author Angela Ruzicka read the latest book in her popular Wendy on Wheels series, Wendy on Wheels Takes a Stand.
Wheelchair Dancing Learn the latest hip hop moves from Dancebassador Auti Angel.
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.

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 children or parents of children with disabilities. Click the session title for a full description.

Friday, June 29, 2012
11:45am – 12:45pm
Meet Beyond The Chair: The Story of One Man’s Extraordinary Journey

1:00pm – 2:00pm
Travel the World: Tips for Travelers with Disabilities and Seniors

2:30pm – 3:30pm
Home Fitness for All

3:45pm – 4:45pm
Harnessing the Power of Music to Meet Your Goals Through Music Therapy

Saturday, June 30, 2012
11:45am – 12:45pm
Kids Workshop: Wendy on Wheels Takes a Stand

1:00pm – 2:00pm
Planning Accessible Travel

1:00pm – 2:00pm
The Next Step in Physical Therapy for Children with Disabilities

2:30pm – 3:30pm
Building Mainstream Relationships For Children Who Are Unique

3:45pm – 4:45pm
Kids Workshop: Wendy on Wheels Takes a Stand

Events & Activities
Of our full spectrum of events and activities, the following keeps the kids engaged and having fun. Check back soon as more will be added. Click on the event for more information.

All Day, Every Day
Adaptive Art Activity - New for 2012!
Adaptive Rowing Demonstrations

Friday, June 29, 2012
1:00pm – 1:45pm
Quad Rugby Demonstration

2:00pm – 2:30pm
Wheelchair Dancing Demo and Workshop

2:45pm – 3:15pm
Assistance Dogs Demonstration

3:30pm – 4:15pm
Equine Assisted Learning and Healing Demo

Saturday, June 30, 2012
12:00pm – 12:45pm
Equine Assisted Learning and Healing Demo

1:00pm – 1:30pm
Assistance Dogs Demonstration

1:00pm – 3:00pm
Face Painting

2:00pm – 2:30pm
Wheelchair Dancing Demo and Workshop

2:45pm – 3:15pm
Adaptive Bike Demonstration

3:30pm – 4:30pm
Power Soccer Demo

Sunday, July 1, 2012
12:00pm – 12:30pm
Adaptive Soccer Demonstration

12:45pm – 1:15pm
Wheelchair Dancing Demo and Workshop

1:00pm – 3:00pm
Face Painting

1:30pm –2:00pm
Assistance Dogs Demonstration