New York Metro Expo Features
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Explore how assistive technology can help you or your loved ones bridge the gap between ability and disability! See and try a selection of assistive technology, with options for all disabilities. Ask questions and discuss recommendations to find the most appropriate technology for your abilities… Learn more
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Meet representatives of disability and emergency management organizations who are active in emergency planning and are working to ensure the NY Metro region will be more resilient when disaster strikes. Gain vital personal preparedness tips to help you create realistic plans to meet your needs,… Learn more
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What tricks do you use to get yourself off the ground? How are your curb-hopping skills? Are you able-bodied and want to learn some manual wheelchair skills? We can help! Brush up on old skills and learn new ones from others. The Manual Wheelchair Skills… Learn more
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Come climb on an indoor climbing wall! Adaptive climbing is possible for people of ALL abilities! Meet the best person to learn adaptive climbing from – Mark Wellman! Mark has a spinal cord injury (SCI) and is an adventure athlete, speaker, and author. Climb the… Learn more
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A C6 quadriplegic, Torsten turned his speeding habit into a racing passion. Now competing against non-disabled drivers in his hand-controlled Porsche, he’s breaking barriers on and off the track. Come learn about how Just Hands Foundation opens motorsports to disabled drivers and check out his… Learn more
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Accessible, round-trip transportation from the selected hotels to Abilities Expo will be provided free-of-charge to expo-goers. Please see each dedicated expo Show Services page for more information. Learn more
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Ready for some sunshine, good vibes and serious accessible travel options? Ever considered beautiful South Florida? Visit Lauderdale invites you to the Beach Café at Abilities Expo—your laid-back spot to relax, recharge and learn more about Greater Fort Lauderdale, one of the most welcoming and inclusive… Learn more
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Getting around Abilities Expo just got easier. RightHear onsite navigation is transforming the Abilities Expo show floor into a more accessible environment by providing real-time audio guidance and location-based information. Whether you’re heading to a workshop, tracking down a specific exhibitor or just exploring, RightHear… Learn more
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Accessibility Help Desk, Provided compliments of Abilities ExpoThere will be American Sign Language interpretation services available to assist anyone requiring sign language translation at the Accessibility Help Desk in the Lobby in front of the Exhibit Hall. This is a complimentary service and is offered… Learn more
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Provided compliments of Pride Mobility Pride Mobility is sponsoring complimentary loaner scooters on a first-come; first-served basis to any attendee 18 years or older for use on the Expo floor. A government-issued photo ID is required to participate in this offer. This service is available… Learn more
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Provided compliments of Sunrise MedicalFree maintenance will be provided on a first come, first served basis by Sunrise Medical. This service will end one hour before the show ends each day. Learn more
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In this workshop, accessible travel blogger and influencer Cory Lee will guide you through how to explore the world confidently as a wheelchair user. You will learn practical tips for making air travel smoother, booking hotel rooms that are truly accessible, and choosing wheelchair-friendly tour… Learn more
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Service dogs can help you achieve more independence in your life. Assisting with all types of tasks, from picking up a cell phone to providing physical stability to counting money, and more! Service dogs are available for people with many different disabilities, including vision and… Learn more
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Get moving to fun music and enjoy a journey of imagination. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in this inclusive program that incorporates fitness, martial arts, and dance to get your heart pumping and make you smile. Learn more
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Staying Happy and Healthy is a great way to get you through 2025 and you do not have to do it alone! Join W.O.W. for tips, tricks, and workouts to build a happier healthier YOU! Fitness is a journey and W.O.W. is here to get… Learn more
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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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Enjoy the energy and fun from Straight Up Abilities! Straight Up Abilities is a 501c3 non-profit that teaches dance and music classes to students of all abilities. Come see their vibrant group of dancers perform, and maybe learn a move or two yourself! Sign up… Learn more
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Come watch Mount Sinai’s adaptive dance team “Wheels In Motion” for a celebratory dance performance from our spinal cord injury outpatient programming. Learn more
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Service dogs can help you achieve more independence in your life. Assisting with all types of tasks, from picking up a cell phone to providing physical stability to counting money, and more! Service dogs are available for people with many different disabilities, including vision and… Learn more
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Experience all-abilities tap dancing! Learn how Tap-Dancing Hands Down works. Join in by tapping with the performers using your own abilities. Next, divide into groups to learn and have fun with “follow-ups” and “call and response” (standard tap-dancing skills). There will be a challenge between… Learn more
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Get moving to fun music and enjoy a journey of imagination. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in this inclusive program that incorporates fitness, martial arts, and dance to get your heart pumping and make you smile. Learn more
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Start off your Sunday morning with energy and fun from Straight Up Abilities! Straight Up Abilities is a 501c3 non-profit that teaches dance and music classes to students of all abilities. Come see their vibrant group of dancers perform, and maybe learn a move or… Learn more
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Michael Jackson Dance Program / Shake Your Body 70’s Show! Come enjoy an amazing performance! Learn more at https://www.mjxdanceprogram.com/ Learn more
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Staying Happy and Healthy is a great way to get you through 2025 and you do not have to do it alone! Join W.O.W. for tips, tricks, and workouts to build a happier healthier YOU! Fitness is a journey and W.O.W. is here to get… Learn more
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Fresh off winning five medals (two of them GOLD) in Paris, Team USA Paralympian Christie Raleigh Crossley is coming to #AbiltiesExpo in Edison, NJ for a meet-and-greet THIS SUNDAY, May 4! 🏅 This mom of 3 and two-time world record holder will be near the… Learn more
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Join Envision Dance Exchange (lead by Artistic Director Susan Coutts) in a few showcased dances; then join us as you unleash your inner dancer in warm-ups & easily followed steps at any level as the participant is given the opportunity to learn routines and choreography in the styles of… Learn more
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Deaf Music Ensemble interprets music using American Sign Language (ASL), gesture, and movement, creating a visually rich performance that celebrates Deaf culture and promotes accessibility, with groups like the prominent Deaf Music Ensemble (often affiliated with Gregory Watkins) and InfraSound Ensemble showcasing this art form,… Learn more
