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Think you’ve hit the peak of your abilities? Think again. Abilities live events and online resources deliver game-changing technologies, products, services and education to help our dynamic disability community break barriers and push past limits.

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Access is power

Popping up in seven U.S. cities each year, the three-day Abilities Expos are your free, all-access passes to empowerment. Buckle up for cool gadgets, cutting-edge tech, info-packed workshops, adaptive activities and so much more. This golden opportunity to engage with your community will have you asking, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?!”

  • People with disabilities
  • Family, friends and caregivers
  • Healthcare professionals

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Explore solutions at Abilities Expo

Three days. One roof. Endless opportunities.

September 5-7, 2025

Phoenix city skyline at sunrise

December 5-7, 2025

March 27-29, 2026

October 17-19, 2025

Ft. Lauder skyline under a blue sky

May 1-3, 2026

New York City skyline at sunset

June 12-14, 2026

Chicago skyline

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What’s happening

Dive into inclusive experiences, innovative technologies, valuable resources, hands-on workshops and so much more.

A blue adaptive trike is featured on the Abilities Expo show floor.

Products & services

From high-tech devices to daily living aids, explore solutions for multiple disabilities.

A dancer lifts his partner into a spin before a rapt Abilities Expo audience. Both have developmental disabilities.

Inclusive dance

Creative movement and accessibility unite to create sometime spectacular. Join in!

A variety of different assistive technologies are on display at the Ability Tools AT Showcase at Abilities Expo.

AT showcase

Learn how assistive technology can help you or your loved ones bridge the ability gap.

A wheelchair user reaches out for an epic catch in a game of wheelchair football in the events arena at Abilities Expo.

Adaptive sports

No more sidelines for you! Time to get in the game and discover your new favorite pastime.

Close-up of a service dog.

Service animals

Assistance dogs and horses are game-changers for their humans partners.

Colorful, hand-crafted pottery is on display in the artist market at Abilities Expo.

Artist market

Talented local artists with disabilities display their eclectic works of art for the community.

A young woman looks up as she scales the adaptive climbing wall in a specialized chair designed by Paralympian Mark Wellman.

Climbing wall

With specially designed adaptive equipment, anyone can conquer the all-inclusive rock wall.

A speaker addresses the workshop attendees at Abilities Expo against a colorful backdrop of silhouettes of people with disabilities.

Must-see workshops

Free sessions on accessible travel, home remodeling, disability finance and more.

A man is tuning up the wheelchair of an Abilities Expo attendee for free.

Wheelchair repair

Need a tune-up? Swing by the Free Wheelchair Repair Pavilion for minor maintenance.


Insights and stories from our community

Whatever your role in this vibrant community, this is your space. Read on and enjoy the journey.

  • Paralympian and Avid Traveler Andrew Kurka Embraces Adventure and Accessibility

    Paralympian and Avid Traveler Andrew Kurka Embraces Adventure and Accessibility

    By Casandra Marketos, accessibleGO It’s remarkable how far (no pun intended!) travel has come in the last few decades. Today, it is theoretically plausible to see the entire globe in just a few days’ time by whisking from continent to continent on trans-Atlantic flights, something genuinely unimaginable to a person at the start of just the…

  • How Can Friends and Family Support a Loved One with Diabetes?

    How Can Friends and Family Support a Loved One with Diabetes?

    Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not properly produce or use insulin to control blood sugar levels. As a result of this imbalance, people with diabetes are at risk for serious complications such as heart disease, stroke and kidney failure if left untreated. The good news is that with proper management, individuals…

  • Knowing When to Switch Doctors for Your Child

    Knowing When to Switch Doctors for Your Child

    By Amanda Winstead When you have a child with a disability or complex medical condition, good support makes all of the difference. You need to be there for your kids, listen to their concerns, and find the medical professionals that can help them to thrive and live their best life. A big part of caring…


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