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Los Angeles Expo Workshops

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    Spend and Save with an ABLE Account!

    Presented by CalABLE and Thomas Martin (CalABLE Executive Director)

    Living with a disability is expensive, but an ABLE account can help! ABLE Accounts are tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts that allow people with disabilities to save money without impacting eligibility for public benefits. CalABLE is California’s ABLE Program and will be hosting this session.… Learn more

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    Fri, 11:30am–12:15pm

    Spend and Save with an ABLE Account!
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    Your Action Plan for the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety

    Presented by Mark Benthien (Director of Public Education and Preparedness at the Statewide California Earthquake Center) and Earthquake Country Alliance

    Are you and your support network ready for a big earthquake or other disaster? Everyone can be prepared to survive and recover quickly, by following this inclusive framework for what to do before, during, and after.  Also, visit the Earthquake Country Alliance booth for additional… Learn more

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    Fri, 12:30pm–1:00pm

    Your Action Plan for the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
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    Across the country, disability programs and protections are under strain—leaving many individuals, families, and professionals feeling frustrated, tired, or unseen. Yet those same emotions can become powerful fuel for collective action. In this practical and empowering session, Reena De Asis—Principal at RDA Strategies, Founder of… Learn more

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    Fri, 1:30pm–2:15pm

    Frustration to Impact: The Advocacy Blueprint for Systems Change
  • Join Jesi Stratcham and Nikki Walsh in learning how to make food more accessible! Learn more

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    Fri, 2:30pm–3:15pm

    Beyond the Plate
  •  Making Nature Wheelchair Accessible is an inspiring and practical presentation led by Sam and Ryan, real-life adventurers redefining what outdoor access can look like. Through powerful storytelling and video from their own expeditions, they show how the right adaptive equipment can open doors to trails, parks,… Learn more

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    Sat, 11:15am–12:00pm

    Making Nature Wheelchair Accessible
  • Living with a disability is expensive, but an ABLE account can help! ABLE Accounts are tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts that allow people with disabilities to save money without impacting eligibility for public benefits. CalABLE is California’s ABLE Program and will be hosting this session.… Learn more

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    Sat, 12:15pm–1:00pm

    Spend and Save with an ABLE Account!
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    Comprehensive Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy

    Presented by Andre Sam (Disability & Special Needs Project)

    You wouldn’t go out for an evening and not make sure that whoever is caring for your loved one with special needs or a disability knows what to do, how to do it, and how to reach you in case of an emergency. What would… Learn more

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    Sat, 1:30pm–2:15pm

    Comprehensive Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy
  • The Ms. Wheelchair California competition is indeed a significant event, providing a platform for contestants to share their stories and advocate for disability awareness. The winner will represent California in the Ms. Wheelchair America competition, where state titleholders from across the country will compete.  Each contestant… Learn more

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    Sat, 4:00pm–5:00pm

    Ms. Wheelchair California 2026 Competition
  • Did you ever feel like you are working too hard to propel your wheelchair?  Do you ever feel pain in your shoulders?  Is it hard for you to propel for long distances or up a ramp? This course will review the benefits of adding a… Learn more

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    Sun, 11:30am–12:15pm

    Power Up Your Ride: Less Effort, More Adventure!
  • Workshop

    Comprehensive Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy

    Presented by Andre Sam (Disability & Special Needs Project)

    You wouldn’t go out for an evening and not make sure that whoever is caring for your loved one with special needs or a disability knows what to do, how to do it, and how to reach you in case of an emergency. What would… Learn more

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    Sun, 1:45pm–2:30pm

    Comprehensive Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy
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    ACCESSIBLE HOME DESIGN: Entrances & Access to All Levels!

    Presented by Mark Lichter (Director of Architecture, Paralyzed Veterans of America)

    How do I design a home that can be accessed by a wheelchair or other mobility device? How steep should a ramp be and does it need handrails? What type of door and threshold are required? How do I move between different levels? Whether you… Learn more

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    Sun, 2:45pm–3:45pm

    ACCESSIBLE HOME DESIGN: Entrances & Access to All Levels!