Adaptive Sports
Your new favorite pastime awaits! Is it quad rugby, tennis, boccia, archery or fencing?
Find out at the Expo.
Are you ready to supercharge your independence?
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.
Visit an Abilities Expo Near You
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.
Houston
August 4-6, 2023
Phoenix
September 8-10, 2023
Ft. Lauderdale
October 13-15, 2023
Dallas
December 1-3, 2023
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Meet some rock stars in our Abilities family, our sponsors! We are constantly in awe of the resources they provide and the extra mile they go for the disability community.
Our Sponsors
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10 Reasons Why YOU Should be at Abilities Expo
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.
Latest Products & Services
Whether it's high-tech devices or simple daily living aides, the Expo offers
solutions for all disabilities.
All-inclusive Climbing Wall
You are spectacularly more capable than you realize. And when you summit the wall using adaptive equipment, you’ll see.
Inclusive Dance
Watch exhilarating performances and pick up a few new moves from the Rollettes and other trailblazers in the world of adaptive dance.
Assistive Technology Showcase
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.
Info-packed Workshops
You need answers. We’ve got experts. And their informative workshops cover travel, health, employment and more.
Special Events
Unique, inclusive activities like accessible gaming, service animal demos, a Spartan course, celebrity encounters and more are must-sees at the Expo.
Accessibility Freebies
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.
Engage with Your Community
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.
Are you Reaping the Benefits of an ABLE Account?
Financial planning for yourself or disabled loved one is daunting on a good day. But knowledge is power, and you need to know what an ABLE account can do for you!
Lessons Learned from my Son's Rare Disease Diagnosis
Since she learned that her 4-day-old son had a rare metabolic disorder, Kala McWain has worked tirelessly to get him the best treatment and to make a difference for others affected by phenylketonuria.
Bling Your Wheelchair
If accessorizing is your style, there's no reason your accessibility device can't have a little pizzazz, too! Take it from this wheelchair user who shares his secrets to glam your chair.
Be an Angel, Help a Child
The assistive technology that could change the game for kids with disabilities are often out of reach. Be An Angel is there to supply hearing aids and more where needed.
How Abilities Expo Opened Up a New Career for Chris Collin
Not only did Chris Collins gain access to the latest tech at Abilities Expo, but he also leveraged his Expo experience to expand his network and secure a new career.
Love Rehab Solutions Delivers Next-Gen Safety Beds
The seven zones of entrapment are no match for these safety beds. To ensure the safest sleep, Love Rehab has exceeded FDA requirements with new features that address sensory stabilization, better ventilation and more.
What to Look for in Senior Living?
If the time has come for you or your loved ones to explore senior care options, due diligence is step one. This guide will help you in your search to find the right accommodations for your disability.
Behind the Scenes of the Ms. Wheelchair America Competition
Ms. Wheelchair America 2023 Ali Ingersoll shares a sneak peek behind the curtain of what this renowned competition is really all about. Spoiler alert: It's more than the crown!
My Life as an Autistic Solo Traveler
In pursuing his own passion to explore our fascinating planet, Alex Stratikis discovered a serious lack of information for people like him. Now, his blog offers advice and encouragement for other autistic adults to embark on their own adventures.
How Can Pets Help Autistic Children?
Once again, the research illustrates what we knew all along. Pet therapy is real and effective for autistic kids, who experience a drop in anxiety and social stress with the help of a furry friend.
The Best Rental Car Companies for Wheelchair Users
Whether there is a road trip on the horizon or out-of-town transportation is required, wheelers need reliable car rental options that can accommodate their chairs.
CORE: Changing Minds About Functional Recovery and Long-Term Health
CORE is not your average gym. Their work in Activity Based Training to promote neuro-rehabilitation goes far beyond traditional physical therapy. And the results speak for themselves.
Who Should Come to Abilities Expo?
The disability community, of course.
People of all ages with disabilities
Join the festive celebration of your abilities as you discover thousands of ways to boost your independence. What will your WOW moment be?
Families, friends and caregivers
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.
Seniors
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.
Healthcare and Disability Professionals
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 Word on the Street
The community has spoken. At length.
Ashley B., Streamwood, IL
“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.”
Sandy T., Staten Island, NY
“Every year we have a blast. So many interesting people and so many new products!”
David S., Los Angeles, CA
“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.”