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Add an exciting new activity to your life! Abilities Expo showcases a wide range of events that not only entertain, they also give you the opportunity to test your own skill, expand your interests and find out how you can become involved in the local Los Angeles area.
- Try a host of different adaptive sports
- Discover some basic dance moves
- Find out how you can get into gardening
- Learn how to work with assistance dogs
* PLEASE NOTE dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Abilities Expo is not responsible for the materials or opinions of the speakers.
FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012
All Day
Adaptive Rowing Demonstrations and the RowOfLife Ocean Rowing Boat
Angela Madsen, California Adaptive Rowing Programs and RowOfLife
Discover the world of adaptive rowing - a sport is accessible to most people with disabilities. Learn about the many benefits of rowing, such as exercise, fitness, improving self-esteem, setting goals and the sense of accomplishment that comes from your hard work. Try an adaptive rowing machine for yourself at the show. Angela and other disabled rowers will be on hand to assist you. Hear about what Angela has achieved as a disabled athlete - she is the only person with a disability to have rowed across 2 oceans (Atlantic and Indian), a 2008 Paralympian (Beijing Games) and a World Rowing Record Holder. Her ocean rowing boat, RowofLife, will also be on display. Learn more at www.rowoflife.com.
12:00pm – 12:30pm
Adaptive Bike Demonstration
Freedom Concepts
Discover bikes that are available for people with disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Angelman's Syndrome, impaired vision, and more! Learn how cycling can provide recreation, therapy and most of all ... fun and freedom! The folks from Freedom Concepts will demonstrate some of their adaptive bicycles. Bikes will be available for attendees to check out. Information on how you can get a bike will also be provided. Learn more at www.freedomconcepts.com
1:45pm – 2:15pm
Wheelchair Dancing
Presented by Colours~N~Motion
Sponsored by Colours Wheelchair
Dancing is fast becoming a popular activity for wheelchair users. Auti Angel, founder of the Colous~N~Motion wheelchair Hip-Hop dance crew, will present a dance workshop directly after a dance demonstration by the crew. Then it's your turn to try some steps! Attendees of all ages and mobility levels are welcome to learn basic dance steps. Dancing crosses the boundaries of age, gender, and physical ability; it includes individuals using both manual and power wheelchairs. You won't want to miss this unique demonstration and a chance to dance on your wheels!
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Assistance Dogs Demonstration
Canine Angels Service Teams
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 for hands-on interaction with some of the Canine Angels dogs. Learn more about Canine Angels Services Teams at www.canine-angels.org.
3:30pm – 4:00pm
Horse Boy Method Demonstration
Presented by Rupert Isaacson and Iliane Lorenz, Horse Boy World
Meet Rupert Isaacson and Iliane Lorenz of Horse Boy World as well as several therapy horses. Rupert is an Autism dad and author of the best-selling book, The Horse Boy. See a demonstration of Horse Boy Method and learn how it benefits people on the Autism Spectrum and with other neuro-psychiatric conditions. A simple 3-stage process – Horse Boy Method creates the right environment for the individual, addresses sensory issues, and teaches perspective taking and academics from the saddle. No experience with horses is needed to learn and benefit from this method! Discover more at www.horseboyworld.com.
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Meet and Greet with Rupert Isaacson and the Horses
Presented by Horse Boy World
Stick around after the demonstration! Meet the horses and Rupert. Take photos and get Rupert’s autograph. Rupert’s books will be available for purchase, together with DVD’s, t-shirts and other Horse Boy World items.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012
All Day
Adaptive Rowing Demonstrations and the RowOfLife Ocean Rowing Boat
Angela Madsen, California Adaptive Rowing Programs and RowOfLife
Discover the world of adaptive rowing - a sport is accessible to most people with disabilities. Learn about the many benefits of rowing, such as exercise, fitness, improving self-esteem, setting goals and the sense of accomplishment that comes from your hard work. Try an adaptive rowing machine for yourself at the show. Angela and other disabled rowers will be on hand to assist you. Hear about what Angela has achieved as a disabled athlete - she is the only person with a disability to have rowed across 2 oceans (Atlantic and Indian), a 2008 Paralympian (Beijing Games) and a World Rowing Record Holder. Her ocean rowing boat, RowofLife, will also be on display. Learn more at www.rowoflife.com.
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Canine Companions Assistance Dog Demonstration
Canine Companions for Independence
Canine Companions for Independence provides assistance dogs to people with disabilities completely free of charge. Meet local human-canine teams to learn how they work together. CCI will share how Canine Companions assistance dogs are trained in up to 50 commands. They help people with limited mobility accomplish practical tasks like retrieving dropped objects, activating light switches and opening doors. See a demonstration and ask about the application process. Learn more about Canine Companions for Independence at www.cci.org.
12:45pm – 1:15pm
Ballroom and Latin Wheelchair Dancing Demonstration
William Valencia, Certified Wheelchair Dance Instructor, WheelChairDancers.org
Learn wheelchair dancing from the first organization to offer classes in Southern CA! WheelChairDancers.org will present a demonstration of ballroom and Latin wheelchair dancing. Then it's your turn to learn some steps! Attendees of all ages and mobility levels are welcome tojoin us to learn the steps to dances like the Fox Trot, Salsa, or Cha-Cha, working with an able-bodied partner. Individual dancers are welcome! Wheelchair Dancing crosses the boundaries of age, gender, and physical ability and includes individuals using manual or power chairs with varying levels of ability. Learn more at www.wheelchairdancers.org.
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Face Painting
Kids, this is your opportunity to be transformed! Become a beautiful butterfly, a swashbuckling pirate, a crazy cat, or choose another design of your dreams! The face painter will be available between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Select designs only. Paints are FDA approved professional face paints and wash off with water. Complimentary and just for kids, ages 18 and under.
1:30pm – 2:00pm
Wheelchair Dancing
Presented by Colours~N~Motion
Sponsored by Colours Wheelchair
Dancing is fast becoming a popular activity for wheelchair users. Auti Angel, founder of the Colous~N~Motion wheelchair Hip-Hop dance crew, will present a dance workshop directly after a dance demonstration by the crew. Then it's your turn to try some steps! Attendees of all ages and mobility levels are welcome to learn basic dance steps. Dancing crosses the boundaries of age, gender, and physical ability; it includes individuals using both manual and power wheelchairs. You won't want to miss this unique demonstration and a chance to dance on your wheels!
2:15pm – 2:45pm
Horse Boy Method Demonstration
Presented by Rupert Isaacson and Iliane Lorenz, Horse Boy World
Meet Rupert Isaacson and Iliane Lorenz of Horse Boy World as well as several therapy horses. Rupert is an Autism dad and author of the best-selling book, The Horse Boy. See a demonstration of Horse Boy Method and learn how it benefits people on the Autism Spectrum and with other neuro-psychiatric conditions. A simple 3-stage process – Horse Boy Method creates the right environment for the individual, addresses sensory issues, and teaches perspective taking and academics from the saddle. No experience with horses is needed to learn and benefit from this method! Discover more at www.horseboyworld.com.
2:45pm – 3:15pm
Meet and Greet with Rupert Isaacson and the Horses
Presented by Horse Boy World
Stick around after the demonstration! Meet the horses and Rupert. Take photos and get Rupert’s autograph. Rupert’s books will be available for purchase, together with DVD’s, t-shirts and other Horse Boy World items.
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Finals of the Ms. Wheelchair California 2011 Competition
The Ms. Wheelchair California 2011 Pageant takes place at Abilities Expo LA! Hear the finalists as they compete in the finals of the competition. See Ms. Wheelchair California 2011 crowned! The pageant is designed to select the most accomplished and articulate woman to speak for Californians with disabilities. Judges select a winner who radiates beauty and poise because of her accomplishments, presentation skills and personality (outward appearance is not judged!). Learn more at www.mswheelchairca.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012
All Day
Adaptive Rowing Demonstrations and the RowOfLife Ocean Rowing Boat
Angela Madsen, California Adaptive Rowing Programs and RowOfLife
Discover the world of adaptive rowing - a sport is accessible to most people with disabilities. Learn about the many benefits of rowing, such as exercise, fitness, improving self-esteem, setting goals and the sense of accomplishment that comes from your hard work. Try an adaptive rowing machine for yourself at the show. Angela and other disabled rowers will be on hand to assist you. Hear about what Angela has achieved as a disabled athlete - she is the only person with a disability to have rowed across 2 oceans (Atlantic and Indian), a 2008 Paralympian (Beijing Games) and a World Rowing Record Holder. Her ocean rowing boat, RowofLife, will also be on display. Learn more at www.rowoflife.com.
12:00pm – 12:45pm
Power Soccer
U.S. Power Soccer Association
Watch and learn as the best local teams demonstrate and train attendees on the techniques of power wheelchair soccer. Discover this very active and growing sport that is open to power wheelchair users of all ages. Local players will demonstrate how they combine their skills as wheelchair users with the speed and power of the chair itself, to participate in this extremely challenging game similar to soccer. Then try the sport out for yourself and learn where you can get involved in the Los Angeles area. Learn more about power soccer at www.powersoccerusa.net.
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Face Painting
Kids, this is your opportunity to be transformed! Become a beautiful butterfly, a swashbuckling pirate, a crazy cat, or choose another design of your dreams! The face painter will be available between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Select designs only. Paints are FDA approved professional face paints and wash off with water. Complimentary and just for kids, ages 18 and under.
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Wheelchair Dancing
Presented by Colours~N~Motion
Sponsored by Colours Wheelchair
Dancing is fast becoming a popular activity for wheelchair users. Auti Angel, founder of the Colous~N~Motion wheelchair Hip-Hop dance crew, will present a dance workshop directly after a dance demonstration by the crew. Then it's your turn to try some steps! Attendees of all ages and mobility levels are welcome to learn basic dance steps. Dancing crosses the boundaries of age, gender, and physical ability; it includes individuals using both manual and power wheelchairs. You won't want to miss this unique demonstration and a chance to dance on your wheels!
1:45pm – 2:15pm
Assistance Dogs Demonstration
Canine Angels Service Teams
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 for hands-on interaction with some of the Canine Angels dogs. Learn more about Canine Angels Services Teams at www.canine-angels.org.
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Horse Boy Method Demonstration
Presented by Rupert Isaacson and Iliane Lorenz, Horse Boy World
Meet Rupert Isaacson and Iliane Lorenz of Horse Boy World as well as several therapy horses. Rupert is an Autism dad and author of the best-selling book, The Horse Boy. See a demonstration of Horse Boy Method and learn how it benefits people on the Autism Spectrum and with other neuro-psychiatric conditions. A simple 3-stage process – Horse Boy Method creates the right environment for the individual, addresses sensory issues, and teaches perspective taking and academics from the saddle. No experience with horses is needed to learn and benefit from this method! Discover more at www.horseboyworld.com.
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Meet and Greet with Rupert Isaacson and the Horses
Presented by Horse Boy World
Stick around after the demonstration! Meet the horses and Rupert. Take photos and get Rupert’s autograph. Rupert’s books will be available for purchase, together with DVD’s, t-shirts and other Horse Boy World items.
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