Attention adults! Have we got an Expo for you!
For your convenience, we’ve tailored Abilities Expo’s thousands of product offerings, workshops and events into the following list of features that will appeal to adults with a wide range of disabilities.
Here's what we did in 2012. Stay tuned for 2013!
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Meet some of the stars of Push Girls, a new docu-series from Sundance Channel which traces the lives of four dynamic women in Hollywood who happen to be in wheelchairs.
Find out how these majestic animals can improve life for people with disabilities and their families. (Actual horses on site!)
Learn the latest hip hop moves from Dancebassador Auti Angel. There’s also adaptive zumba and line dancing!
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.
Don’t miss these dynamic, informative sessions on August 3-4. In addition to some great topics, there are two travel workshops and a making-your-home-accessible workshops, one on each day.
Don’t hang out on the sidelines—get into the game! Test your skills in a host of fun, inclusive adaptive sports like tennis, power soccer, sled hockey, hand cycling and biking.
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, August 3, 2012
11:45am – 12:45pm
How to Select the Right Accessible Vehicle for You
11:45am – 12:45pm
Disability Accommodation: Effective Communication and Cooperative Problem-Solving
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Push for More! Getting the Wheelchair that Works for Yo u
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Get Motivated to MOVE! Discover Movement Therapy and How It Can Benefit You
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Planning Accessible Travel
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Communication and Beyond: Accessing Your Computer Using Eye Gaze Technology
3:45pm – 4:45pm
Access to ALL Public Properties Is a Civil Right: Be "Inclined" for Inclusion
3:45pm – 4:45pm
Simple Home Modifications for Everyone
Saturday, August 4, 2012
11:45am – 12:00pm
Pediatric Power Mobility: Functional Solutions for Kids
11:45am – 12:00pm
The Psychology of Happiness: Using Positive Psychology to Enhance Your Life
1:00pm – 2:00pm
The Sleeping Environment: Safety and Peace of Mind
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Music Therapy and Your Musical Brain
2:30pm – 3:30pm
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
Travel the World: Tips for Travelers with Disabilities and Seniors
3:45pm – 4:45pm
Push Girls: Sneak Peek Episode and Meet the Stars
Events & Activities
Of our full spectrum of events and activities, the following keep the kids engaged and having fun. Click on the event for more information.
Friday, August 3, 2012
12:00pm – 12:30 pm
Kazoo Band Concert and Learn-To Workshop
12:00pm – 12:30 pm
Hand Cycling
1:00pm – 1:45pm
Adaptive Zumba
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Wheelchair Dancing Demo and Workshop
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Assistance Dogs Demonstration
3:45pm – 4:30pm
Therapeutic Horseback Riding Demo
Saturday, August 4, 2012
12:00pm – 12:45pm
Wheelchair Tennis
12:00pm – 3:00 pm
Hand Cycling
1:00pm – 1:30 pm
Wheelchair Line Dancing
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Adaptive Bike Demonstration
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Wheelchair Dancing Demo and Workshop
2:45pm – 3:30pm
Power Soccer Demo
3:45pm – 4:30pm
Therapeutic Horseback Riding Demo
Sunday, August 5, 2012
12:00pm – 12:45 pm
Quad Rugby Demonstration
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Face Painting
12:00pm – 2:00 pm
Hand Cycling
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Wheelchair Dancing Demo and Workshop
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Assistance Dogs Demonstration
2:45pm – 3:30pm
Sled Hockey Demonstration
