Adaptive Sports
Your new favorite pastime awaits! Is it quad rugby, tennis, boccia, archery or fencing?
Find out at the Expo.
Anyone from our dynamic community who thinks they have already reached the peak of their ability should reconsider. Access is power. And with game-changing technologies, products, services and education, Abilities live events and online resources can help you push past the limits of what you think you can do.
Where else can you conquer an all-inclusive climbing wall, show off your mad skills in adaptive sports, learn moves from pioneers of inclusive dance, find the perfect device to meet your needs and so much more? Join us at our free, life-changing Expos.
March 7-9, 2025
The Expos are top seed in the world cup of celebrating abilities.
They are your connection to new tools and opportunities to enrich your life.
Whether it's high-tech devices or simple daily living aides, the Expo offers
solutions for all disabilities.
You are spectacularly more capable than you realize. And when you summit the wall using adaptive equipment, you’ll see.
Watch exhilarating performances and pick up a few new moves from the Rollettes and other trailblazers in the world of adaptive dance.
It's high-octane Show and Tell. You can test drive different tech, pick the brains of AT gurus and find out what will make the strongest impact on your life.
Your new favorite pastime awaits! Is it quad rugby, tennis, boccia, archery or fencing?
Find out at the Expo.
You need answers. We’ve got experts. And their informative workshops cover travel, health, employment and more.
Unique, inclusive activities like accessible gaming, service animal demos, a Spartan course, celebrity encounters and more are must-sees at the Expo.
Loaner scooters are available for those needing a little help taking in all the Expo sights. For wheeling attendees, the wheelchair repair is a huge bonus.
Are you the parent of a child with Autism looking to create a safe space? Or a 20-something with muscular dystrophy in search of dating advice? Or are you eager to devour info on the latest accessibility products? If you are any of these and more, then kick back, relax and read on. You are home.
Pride Mobility and Quantum Rehab know the best way to improve on their already stellar products—talk directly to the people who could benefit from them.
Finally, a bra that adapts to you, not the other way around! Whether you're lying down, sitting up, or standing, there are multiple ways to slip into this adaptive bra.
Spoiler alert: You CAN train your own service dog. BUT there are a ton of points to consider before you embark on such a Herculean effort. Service dog guru Kristin Hartness addresses them one-by-one.
Between the myriad of features, your personal requirements and the hefty price tag, there's a lot to take into account when gearing up to purchase an accessible vehicle! Here's a good start...
From quiet spaces to sensory rooms, discover how your thoughtful home design can create a sanctuary where your autistic child feels secure and supported.
The new Abilities Zone podcast kicks off with singer, actor, advocate and former Ms. Wheelchair California Jennifer Kumiyama, a star of Disney's new animated hit, Wish. It's a must-see…tune in!
Stairs, curbs, sand, snow, grass, gravel and top shelves are no match for the iBOT. One advanced power chair opens multiple accessibility doors for its users.
The Bilous family already had their hands full with a GRIN2B disorder diagnosis for their oldest son. But when the bombs started dropping in their hometown of Kyiv, the international community rallied to get them to safety.
Smart cities have turned science fiction into science fact and, when connectivity spells greater accessibility, it's solid progress for the disability community.
This groundbreaking docu-series from Strategy for Access not only features Chicago's most accessible attractions, it encourages other destinations to follow suit.
The torch for providing engaging, adaptive activities and insightful workshops at each Abilities Expo has been passed to the United Spinal Association.
Technology continues to level the playing field for the disability community, especially on the homefront. Remove physical interaction from the equation, and there is room for far greater independence.
The disability community, of course.
Join the festive celebration of your abilities as you discover thousands of ways to boost your independence. What will your WOW moment be?
Yours is a path less travelled, but it is travelled. Abilities Expo has your back and offers resources to help you expand the possibilities for your loved ones.
Whether it’s ingenious low-tech products that help you grip items, lightweight travel scooters or others, the Expo is here to help you meet your challenges.
With all the latest technologies, gizmos and gadgets, Abilities Expo is Candyland for physical therapists, occupational therapists and other healthcare and disability professionals. They gather vital information to take back to their patients and clients.
The community has spoken. At length.
“This was a truly wonderful expo. I was able to learn a lot of new information about programs, products, and services available that I now share with the clients I work with. I recommend this expo to others every year. Absolutely worth attending.”
“Every year we have a blast. So many interesting people and so many new products!”
“We love the Expo for new ways of solving everyday challenges. We go every year. There's always something new, something you missed last year, or something you weren't ready for, but you're ready for now.”
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