Add some exciting new activities to your life? Abilities Expo showcases a wide range of events that not only entertain, they also give you the opportunity to try new things, expand your interests and discover ways to be more involved in the local Houston area.
More events added each week. Check back for details!
- Try a variety of adaptive sports
- Transform your face at the face painters
- Learn how to work with assistance dogs
- Break out your dancing wheels
- Find out what horses can do for people with disabilities
There’s a lot going on at Abilities Expo! Be sure to also check out the Free Workshops
* Please note dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Please check the schedule at the show for final times and events. Abilities Expo is not responsible for the materials or opinions of the speakers.We are starting to announce events for Abilities Expo Houston 2013. Please check back as we will be adding new events on a regular basis.
Friday, August 2, 2013
1:00pm – 1:45pm
Zumba for Special Populations - Come one Come ALL!
Presented by Corina Gutierrez
Zumba provides the chance for you to improve your fitness while having fun! With moves taken from latin dances - Salsa, Merengue Cumbia and Reggaton. Zumba is a work-out that feels more like a party! You don’t need to know how to dance to enjoy Zumba and its benefits. As the presenter will tell you, just move your body and follow her lead. Corina is licensed to teach Zumba, Zumba Gold and Zumbatonic. As a wheelchair user herself she is working to spread the word about the importance of fitness to wheelchair users and the Zumba’s benefits. Zumba is something everybody - as in every body - can enjoy. To lear more follow Corina on Facebook (search Angel on a Mission) or at www.corinag.zumba.com.
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Assistance Dogs Demonstration
Presented by My Service Dog, Inc.
More than ever assistance dogs are meeting the needs of people with different disabilities. Meet several assistance dogs and their human partners. Watch them demonstrate the many ways they work together to achieve independence in various areas of their lives. Following the demo, join us to learn some of the basic commands for the dogs. Learn more at www.myservicedog.com.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Events to added. Please check back!
Sunday, August 4, 2013
1:00pm – 1:45pm
Zumba for Special Populations - Come one Come ALL!
Presented by Corina Gutierrez
Zumba provides the chance for you to improve your fitness while having fun! With moves taken from latin dances - Salsa, Merengue Cumbia and Reggaton. Zumba is a work-out that feels more like a party! You don’t need to know how to dance to enjoy Zumba and its benefits. As the presenter will tell you, just move your body and follow her lead. Corina is licensed to teach Zumba, Zumba Gold and Zumbatonic. As a wheelchair user herself she is working to spread the word about the importance of fitness to wheelchair users and the Zumba’s benefits. Zumba is something everybody - as in every body - can enjoy. To lear more follow Corina on Facebook (search Angel on a Mission) or at www.corinag.zumba.com.
1:45pm - 2:15pm
Assistance Dogs Demonstration
Presented by My Service Dog, Inc.
More than ever assistance dogs are meeting the needs of people with different disabilities. Meet several assistance dogs and their human partners. Watch them demonstrate the many ways they work together to achieve independence in various areas of their lives. Following the demo, join us to learn some of the basic commands for the dogs. Learn more at www.myservicedog.com.
