Abilities Expo: Kid-tested, kid-approved
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!
Here's what we did in 2012. Stay tuned for 2013!
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The talented students of the College of Adaptive Arts will present their Children's Puppetry touring ensemble.
Children can indulge their wildest fantasies and transform into a super hero, a mythical creature, a wild animal or whatever suits their imaginations!
Find out how horse can help connect to kids with autism and how anyone, regardless of ability, can benefit from horsemanship. (Actual horses on site!)
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.
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, November 16, 2012
11:45am - 12:45pm
Screening of "Not Home" A Documentary About Kids Living In Nursing Facilities
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Dance Performance and InMotion Workshop
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Travel the World: Tips for Travelers with Disabilities and Seniors
Saturday, November 17, 2012
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pediatric Power Mobility: Functional Solutions for Kids
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Planning Accessible Travel
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Building Mainstream Relationships For Children Who Are Unique
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.
All Day, Every Day
Adaptive Rowing Demonstrations and the RowOfLife Ocean Rowing Boat
Friday, November 16, 2012
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children's Puppetry and "Showboaters" Performances
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Team Hotwheelz Dance Performance
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Assistance Dogs Demonstration
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Horse Boy Method and Horsemanship for Everyone
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Practical Tips for Living Life to the Fullest
Saturday, November 17, 2012
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Wheelchair Tennis
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Face Painting
1:15pm - 1:45pm
Changeling Dance Theatre Demonstration
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Team Hotwheelz Dance Performance
2:45pm - 3:30pm
Power Soccer Demo
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Horse Boy Method and Horsemanship for Everyone
4:35pm - 4:55pm
Wheelchair Dancing Demo and Workshop
Sunday, November 18, 2012
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Wheelchair Lacrosse Demonstration
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Team Hotwheelz Dance Performance
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Face Painting
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Assistance Dogs Demonstration
2:45pm - 3:30pm
Horse Boy Method and Horsemanship for Everyone
