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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,…
By Amanda Winstead In an era where remote work and digital nomadism have become increasingly popular, it’s important to address how all individuals can make this lifestyle work for them,…
By Elisa Francis, Studocu When it comes to pursuing higher education in US, students with disabilities face unique challenges that can be influenced by the city in which they choose…
By Scott Vezina Traditional forms of communication can be a struggle for people who have cerebral palsy, who may have trouble speaking due to muscle spasms in their throat, mouth…
By Janis Gioia, MAEd Every child deserves, and needs, to feel calm. Teaching kids meditation is one of the best ways to achieve this goal. Research studies prove that the…
By Jordan Smelley, Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) and Sarah Galbraith Laucks, Director of Education and Events, Abilities Expo Editor’s Note: This article is the transcript of the training from…
