New York Metro 2009
More than 5,000 people with disabilities, family members, caregivers and healthcare/special needs professionals gathered at the New Jersey Convention Center on April 17-19 to make Abilities Expo New York Metro wildly successful!

Not only were attendees treated to an up-close look at hundreds of the latest technologies, products and services, they engaged in dynamic workshops lead by high-profile presenters like Gary Karp, bestselling author of Life on Wheels. Healthcare and special needs professionals also walked away with CEUs from their informative, career-boosting sessions.

All eyes were riveted on the special events arena for exciting wheelchair sporting demos—basketball, rugby, football, soccer and archery! And fun and fashion coalesced as differently-abled men and women dazzled onlookers with hot new styles at the Dare to Change the World Fashion Show.

The new show management was thrilled by the positive reaction from both attendees and exhibitors, honored to provide an event that improves the lives of its participants and eager to come back on May 21-23, 2010.

For more info on New York Metro 2009, click on the following archived pages:

• Special Events
• Visitor workshop descriptions
• Healthcare session descriptions
• Speaker bios
• Exhibitor List
• Ambassadors
• Media Room

New York Metro 2009
Check out what attendees had to say…
This is a great event. I was able to see so many new products that can make life so much better for me and other people like me who have CP [Cerebral Palsy].”

Jackie Palglaze
Wanaque, NJ

New York Metro 2009
A word from the exhibitors...
This year has been by far the best. The turn out was great and the new management was there for us throughout the entire show.”

Dan Dunleavy
CWI Medical

“We had an overwhelming response! The disabled, caregivers, etc. sometimes aren't aware of all the products and services that are available to them under one roof. That is accomplished with the Abilities Expo.”

Curt Gill, Owner
Twin's Mobility Limousine Service, LLC

New York Metro 2009
iPod Touch Winners

Thanks to everyone who completed the post-show online survey and entered to win the iPod Touch! We will put your answers to good use in improving future Abilities Expos.

Congratulations to the following winners of the drawing:

• Zakhar Glukhosky
• Bud Hossenlopp

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!