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.
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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.
Abilities Virtual Experience
Mar. 26 - May. 2, 2021
Chicago
June 25-27, 2021
Houston
August 6-8, 2021
Phoenix
September 10-12, 2021
New York Metro
October 1-3, 2021
Los Angeles
October 29-31, 2021
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.
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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, Auti Angel 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.
Radically Different Alinker Walking Bike Matches Design with Determination
BE Alink's invention has taken off and is fast becoming a movement! People all over the world are staying active and pushing their limits with the help of this eye-catching mobility device.
How to Advocate for Your Service/Support Animal
Assistance animals enhance our abilities, our independence and our lives. While service dogs are afforded accommodations under the ADA, the legal waters are a bit murky for other support animals. Consider these helpful strategies in advocating for yours.
How to a Handle Emergencies with a Disability (and a Pandemic and a Polar Vortex)
Can we all agree that we are officially maxed out on disasters? We've got COVID, widespread power outages and it seems the North Pole has come south for the winter. Whether you are weathering the storm now, or preparing for the next emergency, follow these essential directions!
Paralysis Nutrition: Life Hacks from the Woman who Knows
Fatimah Fakhoury is leveraging her nutritional know-how to empower people living with paralysis to make the healthier food choices needed to improve bowel issues, heal pressure sores and control weight.
Which Countries Offer an Accessible Experience for Your Study Abroad?
International experience and education creates well-rounded individuals and can be a job clincher for some. But where is this opportunity accessible to all?
Parenting with A Disability – Good Support Makes All the Difference
People with disabilities are rock stars when it comes to adapting challenging situations to work for them, parenting included. A solid support system is also integral to successful Mommy and Daddy-hood.
How We Can Protect Our Food Supply
Ever get those pangs of guilt when your aspirations of healthy eating turn into half a bag of moldy veggies on trash day? Take control of your food waste with these with these handy tips!
These 5 Exercises Will Help Your Child Learn to Write
Remote learning has put many parents in the educational driver's seat…here is some great advice to help your little one learn to write.
How Physical Disabilities and Mental Health Intersect
Physical, mental and social health cannot really be looked at individually as one can't help but impact the other. How can society foster positive interaction between the different facets of heath? Read on!
Access to AbilitiesVE2 Extended to Dec. 13!
JUST ONE MORE WEEK to access all of the eye-opening content of Abilities Virtual Experience 2. Come see what everyone is talking about until midnight on December 13!
Virtually the Latest and the Greatest!
Here are just a few of the new products that will be featured at the Abilities Virtual Experience. Great for gifting friends and family this holiday season!
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.”