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hree days. One roof. Endless access to the latest products, technologies and resources for the disability community! Get ready for an all-inclusive climbing wall, a ton of adaptive sports, the world-famous Rollettes, info-packed workshops and so much more. It's all free so join us and register today.
Abilities Expo brings you thousands of game-changing products, services and technologies all under one roof. Regardless of the type and level of your disability, we strive to provide the resources you need to exceed your own expectations and thrive.
Attend free, info-packed workshops on issues that matter to you. Get tips on financial planning, making your home more accessible, traveling with a disability and how medical cannabis can help a variety of conditions. There's more, check it out!
Find your new favorite pastime at Abilities Expo! Try such inclusive activities as adaptive sports, dance, assistance animals and so much more for the kids of all ages! If something sparks your interest, you can find out how to engage year-round.
There is just so much to see and do at Abilities Expo. Here are a few opportunities you don't want to let pass you by.
Here is the 2022 Abilities Expo line-up.
Check back 3 months out to find out what's in store for 2023.
With their ingenious adaptive art tools, Zot Artz will help kids of all abilities channel their creative energies into an especially fridge-worthy masterpiece to take home with them.
Whatever your ability, YOU can conquer the all-inclusive climbing wall! With adaptive equipment and tips from Paralympian Mark Wellman, the summit will be within your reach.
Join the world-famous Rollettes for some hip-hoppin' dance fun! Get a front row seat for their dynamic performances, then you get to learn their signature dance moves.
Don’t miss our life-enhancing exhibits, dynamic workshops and fun events for kids of all ages!
Check back 3 months before the Expo for our exciting 2023 line-up.
In our efforts to ensure a positive show experience, Abilities Expo endeavors to accommodate the disability community with a host of special show services including loaner scooters, sign language interpretation, free wheelchair, captioning services for the workshop and so much more!
Free loaner scooters are available during show hours on a first come, first served basis. Unfortunately, the Free Wheelchair Repair Pavilion is cancelled as the vendor is unable to attend due to COVID.
American Sign Language interpretation will be available for those who need translation. All workshops are captioned through CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) services.
Large print versions of the exhibitor list and the events/workshops schedule will be available on demand. Please request your copy at the registration counters.
Animals have become an intrinsic part of the disability community. Some are essential to the healing process, while others help their human partners become more independent.
Here is the 2022 Abilities Expo line-up.
Check back 3 months out to find out what's in store for 2023.
Presented by: Kristin Hartness, Executive Director, Canines for Disabled Kids
Discover how service dogs are meeting the needs of people with many different disabilities. Find out the many ways service dogs can help achieve independence in people's lives – from picking up a cell phone to providing physical stability, even counting money! Service dogs are available for many different types of disability, including vision and hearing loss, mobility, autism and seizure/allergy alert. Learn about funding support, the process to acquire a dog, and what to expect from your service dog provider organization.
Dancing is great for the body, and even better for spirit! Don't miss your change to
get in the groove while improving fitness, strength and endurance.
Here is the 2022 Abilities Expo line-up.
Check back 3 months out to find out what's in store for 2023.
Presented by: The Rollettes
Join us for a high-energy, live performance by The Rollettes Los Angeles, an incredible wheelchair dance team. These women have created a community that redefines what it means to be strong, female and resilient. With dance, community outreach, education programs and content creation they dazzle and push the boundaries that others place in the way. Following their performance, the audience can join the Rollettes to learn new moves.
The sidelines are no place for you so take your pick from a variety of interactive, adaptive sports. You’ll get the blood pumping, improve fitness and build confidence
…and the fun factor is off the charts!
Here is the 2022 Abilities Expo line-up.
Check back 3 months out to find out what's in store for 2023.
Adaptive Climbing Wall
Adaptive Standing Tennis
Baseball!
Book Signing with Disability Dream & Do
Tennis for All!
WOW Wheelchair Fitness Class
Presented by: Mark Wellman, Adventure Athlete, Paralympian, No Limits Tahoe
Sponsored by: Coloplast
Presented by: Jeff Bourns, American Amputee Tennis Player, JeffBourns.com and Babolat
Adaptive Standing Tennis is a form of tennis for individuals with physical disability who play the sport of tennis standing, or ambulatory. This newly emerged form of tennis allows individuals with physical challenges such as amputations, cerebral palsy or hemiparesis to play tennis. Come discover this new sport, try it for yourself, and be part of the growth of adaptive sports.
Presented by: Dave Clark and Doug Cornfield, Disability Dream & Do (D3)
Come experience a snapshot of a Disability Dream & Do event. D3 events are pro-style baseball practices with professional players. Attendees get to hit, throw, catch and run the bases—with instruction from the best in the sport. All abilities welcome!
Presented by: Dave Clark and Doug Cornfield, Disability Dream & Do (D3)
Dave Clark and Doug Cornfield join us to share their books:
Purchase copies, talk with the authors and get your books signed!
Presented by: USTA Florida
Come discover the most inclusive wheelchair sport, tennis! Join us to try the sport and learn about opportunities for recreational and competitive play. Meet local USTA Florida tennis service representatives and find out how you can play tennis in your area! All ages and abilities are welcome!
Presented by: Justin Graham, Certified Personal Trainer, Creator, W.O.W. Wonders on Wheels
Ready to have a lot of fun and work out at the same time? Come experience a WOW Wheelchair Fitness Class! The class features movements for seated students and is taught by a seated instructor; however, standing participants are also welcome. Featuring elements of weight training, Zumba and pom-pom dance.
Help your kids discover their inner artist with innovative adaptive art tools.
Here is the 2022 Abilities Expo line-up.
Check back 3 months out to find out what's in store for 2023.
Come paint with Zot Artz! Kids love making art and so do we! Everyone can stamp and print to make their mark. Each participant will take home an original work of art and a joyful moment. Please plan 5-15 minutes for the painting activity.
Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Local disability activists spearhead Abilities Expo's community outreach initiatives.
Meet the impressive individuals who have chosen to represent Abilities Expo to the Community.
Ryan Gebauer has led a very interesting life. In June 1995, when he was only 16 years old, Ryan and his friends were climbing a tree in his neighborhood, as teenagers often do. When Ryan jumped out of that tree into the lake below, his world was changed forever. Ryan lost balance, landed in the water breaking his neck at the C3-4 level and leaving him paralyzed. He was hospitalized for six months following his injury. During that time, he had numerous surgeries, went through rehabilitation, and generally learned how to live as a quadriplegic.
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