Supercharge your independence
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.
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.
Get the inside scoop from experts
Find the answers you need from leading voices across a spectrum of disability expertise.
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Andre Sam
Disability & Special Needs Project
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Justin Graham, NASM-CPT, FNS
Certified Personal Trainer and Founder, WOW Wheelchair Fitness
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Kristin Hartness
Executive Director, CDK
What’s happening
Dive into inclusive experiences, innovative technologies, valuable resources, hands-on workshops and so much more.
Products & services
From high-tech devices to daily living aids, explore solutions for multiple disabilities.
Inclusive dance
Creative movement and accessibility unite to create sometime spectacular. Join in!
AT showcase
Learn how assistive technology can help you or your loved ones bridge the ability gap.
Adaptive sports
No more sidelines for you! Time to get in the game and discover your new favorite pastime.
Service animals
Assistance dogs and horses are game-changers for their humans partners.
Artist market
Talented local artists with disabilities display their eclectic works of art for the community.
Climbing wall
With specially designed adaptive equipment, anyone can conquer the all-inclusive rock wall.
Must-see workshops
Free sessions on accessible travel, home remodeling, disability finance and more.
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.
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If You Want to Start Journaling About Your Health, Here’s a Good Place to Start
By The Mighty Staff This is not meant to be a negative statement, just a realistic one: In the course of any individual’s health story, there will be moments of perceived powerlessness. Those days when a treatment isn’t working as intended, chronic pain inches beyond an accepted tolerance threshold, a mental health morning that just…
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How Can Pets Help Autistic Children?
By Elizabeth Long Finding out that your child is autistic is a big moment in any family’s life. For some, there may be concerns around what this could mean for the future. There may also be a sense of relief that comes with a diagnosis, which can allow families to access the support they need.…
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Reeve Summit 2022 Keynote Leon Ford Finds Grace by Acknowledging Pain
By Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation On November 11, 2012, during a routine traffic stop Leon Ford an innocent Black man, was shot by the police leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Every day is now a reminder of the day that the Pittsburgh police officer’s prejudices toward Ford, after mistaking him for a…
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