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.
Here's what we did in 2012. Stay tuned for 2013.
Highlights
Products & Services
Workshops
Events & Activities
| 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! |
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| Therapeutic Horseback Riding Find out how these majestic animals can improve life for people with disabilities and their families. (Actual horses on site!) |
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| Dance Performances Learn the latest hip hop moves from Dancebassador Auti Angel. There’s also adaptive zumba and line dancing! |
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| 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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| Adaptive Sports 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. |
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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 children or parents of children with disabilities. Click the session title for a full description.
Friday, August 3, 2012
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Planning Accessible Travel
Saturday, August 4, 2012
11:45am – 12:00pm
Pediatric Power Mobility: Functional Solutions for Kids
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
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.
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
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Face Painting
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
