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Buckle up, folks, we’ve got a podcast. Introducing…drum roll, please…the Abilities Zone with Paul Amadeus Lane, featuring none other than the incredible Jennifer Kumiyama! This talented woman is ALL the things… singer,…
By Emila Smith Smart cities are a concept that always seemed to lie somewhere over the next technological horizon. However, with the advancement of AI, the Internet of Things (IoT)…
By Holly Klamer Imagine the freedom to navigate through daily interactions with less dependence on direct human assistance; this is not a distant dream, but a present reality thanks to…
By Nadia Bilous When the war in Ukraine began in 2022, people around the world quickly became aware of the challenges civilians in the warzone would face. The global community…
Strategy for Access Foundation, led by Abilities Expo, Ambassador Vanessa Williams, is thrilled to announce the debut of its new docu-series, Accessible Chicago. Strategy for Access is the parent nonprofit for Fun4theDisabled, an…
Abilities Expo, the premier event dedicated to showcasing innovative products, services and resources for the disability community, is thrilled to announce that United Spinal Association has been appointed to spearhead the onsite…
By Tracy Williams, Tracy’s Plate Learning about nutrition is fun for everyone. Everyone has their own opinions on healthy lifestyles and food, and the subject can be confusing and complicated. Plant-based…
By Briana Hilton According to the U.S. Census Bureau, around 13% of the US population have a disability, meaning that over 42 million US citizens experience hearing, vision, walking, cognitive, self-care…
In its desire to serve a larger segment of the disability community, Abilities Expo—the premiere event for people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors and healthcare professionals—has agreed to be acquired…
In loving memory of our dear friend, every Sunday of the 2024 Abilities Expos will be Stevie Hopkins Day. We invite all who knew and admired Stevie to proudly wear…
If you have ever met Bob Coomber rolling around at one the Abilities Expos, you know that this is not a man vs. the wild kind of a film. Bob…
By Danika Kimball In the soft, golden years of our parents’ lives, as the pace slows and the quiet settles in, technology emerges not as a towering wave of complexity,…
