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Empower your abilities with this incredible lineup.

  • Accessibility Help Desk, Provided compliments of Abilities ExpoThere will be American Sign Language interpretation services available to assist anyone requiring sign language translation at the Accessibility Help Desk in the Lobby in front of the Exhibit Hall. This is a complimentary service and is offered… Learn more

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    American Sign Language Interpretation
  • Experience

    Adaptive Climbing Wall

    Presented by Mark Wellman (Adventure Athlete and Founder, No Limits)

    Adaptive climbing is a sport that is open to people of all abilities! It’s not just for experienced athletes. There is no better person to learn adaptive climbing from than Mark Wellman of No Limits. Mark has SCI and is an adventure athlete, speaker and… Learn more

    Booth #533

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Adaptive Climbing Wall
  • Meet representatives of disability and emergency management organizations who are active in emergency planning and are working to ensure the Houston and greater Texas region will be more resilient when disaster strikes. Gain vital personal preparedness tips to help you create realistic plans to meet… Learn more

    Booth #731

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Emergency Preparedness Resource Booth
  • Explore how assistive technology can help you or your loved ones bridge the gap between ability and disability! See and try a selection of assistive technology, with options for all disabilities. TTAP staff are available to offer suggestions and share their extensive knowledge. To help… Learn more

    Booth #825

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Assistive Technology Showcase
  • Experience

    Whimsy Word Search challenges perceptions of how people contribute by creating an arts-inspired, inclusive community of individuals with diverse abilities. They are an expert resource on inclusive arts—creating and maintaining an accessible and open community where everyone can participate. Their goal is to provide support… Learn more

    Booth #831

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Artist Alley
  • Experience

    Adaptive Climbing Wall

    Presented by Mark Wellman (Adventure Athlete and Founder, No Limits)

    Adaptive climbing is a sport that is open to people of all abilities! It’s not just for experienced athletes. There is no better person to learn adaptive climbing from than Mark Wellman of No Limits. Mark has SCI and is an adventure athlete, speaker and… Learn more

    #533

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Adaptive Climbing Wall
  • Experience

    Whimsy Word Search challenges perceptions of how people contribute by creating an arts-inspired, inclusive community of individuals with diverse abilities. They are an expert resource on inclusive arts—creating and maintaining an accessible and open community where everyone can participate. Their goal is to provide support… Learn more

    Booth #831

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Artist Alley
  • Explore how assistive technology can help you or your loved ones bridge the gap between ability and disability! See and try a selection of assistive technology, with options for all disabilities. TTAP staff are available to offer suggestions and share their extensive knowledge. To help… Learn more

    Booth #825

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Assistive Technology Showcase
  • Meet representatives of disability and emergency management organizations who are active in emergency planning and are working to ensure the Houston and greater Texas region will be more resilient when disaster strikes. Gain vital personal preparedness tips to help you create realistic plans to meet… Learn more

    Booth #731

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Emergency Preparedness Resource Booth
  • Accessible, round-trip transportation from the selected hotels to Abilities Expo will be provided free-of-charge to expo-goers. Please see each dedicated expo Show Services page for more information. Learn more

    Fri, Sat, Sun

  • Provided compliments of Pride Mobility Pride Mobility is sponsoring complimentary loaner scooters on a first-come; first-served basis to any attendee 18 years or older for use on the Expo floor. A government-issued photo ID is required to participate in this offer. This service is available… Learn more

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Pride Mobility

    Complimentary Loaner Scooters
  • Provided compliments of Sunrise MedicalFree maintenance will be provided on a first come, first served basis by Sunrise Medical. This service will end one hour before the show ends each day. Learn more

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Sunrise Medical

    Free Wheelchair Repair
  • Workshop

    The Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP) is the state assistive technology (AT) program. AT is tech that helps people with disabilties do what they want to do. We are a federally funded program and offer a variety of services including device loan, demonstration, recycle/reuse DME, alternative financing,… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Fri, 11:30am–12:00pm

    What Can the Texas Technology Access Program Do for You?
  • Event

    All About Service Dogs

    Presented by Kristin Hartness (Executive Director, CDK)

    Service dogs can help you achieve more independence in your life. Assisting with all types of tasks, from picking up a cell phone to providing physical stability to counting money, and more! Service dogs are available for people with many different disabilities, including vision and… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Fri, 11:30am–12:15pm

    All About Service Dogs
  • Workshop

    Accessible Home Design: Entrance & Access to All Levels!

    Presented by Rachel Krishnan, AIA (Project Manager – Architecture, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA))

    How do I design a home that can be accessed by a wheelchair or other mobility device? How steep should a ramp be and does it need handrails? What type of door and threshold are required? How do I move between different levels? Whether you… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Fri, 12:15pm–1:00pm

    Accessible Home Design: Entrance & Access to All Levels!
  • Event

    WOW Wheelchair Fitness Class

    Presented by Justin Graham, NASM-CPT, FNS (Certified Personal Trainer and Founder, WOW Wheelchair Fitness)

    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. Featuring elements of weight training, Zumba, and pom-pom dance. Standing… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Fri, 12:30pm–1:00pm

    WOW Wheelchair Fitness Class
  • Workshop

    Comprehensive Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy!

    Presented by Andre Sam (Disability & Special Needs Project)

    You wouldn’t go out for an evening and not make sure that whoever is caring for your loved one with special needs or a disability knows what to do, how to do it, and how to reach you in case of an emergency. What would… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Fri, 1:15pm–1:45pm

    Comprehensive Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy!
  • Event

    Come try out a fitness class with Bloom Fitness! Bloom hosts fitness classes for individuals in the IDD community supported by technology. Everyone with an intellectual or developmental disability has an Athlete within. Bloom is here to help each person find it. Learn more at… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Fri, 1:30pm–2:00pm

    Try Bloom Fitness!
  • Did you know that you can fundraise to cover the costs of everything you see at Abilities Expo? From power wheelchairs to accessible vehicles, from adaptive bikes to home modifications. And more! Help Hope Live wants to help make this happen! Come find out how… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Fri, 2:00pm–2:45pm

    Discover How to Pay for Everything You See Today!
  • Workshop

    Texas ABLE: A Savings Plan for Individuals with Disabilities

    Presented by Vanessa Goodson, MBA (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts – Texas ABLE Program)

    The Texas ABLE Program: the state’s new savings program for Texans with disabilities. Come learn about the Texas Achieving A Better Life Experience (Texas ABLE®)program and how Texans with disabilities and their families can save for disability – related expenses in a tax-advantaged ABLE account… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Fri, 3:15pm–4:15pm

    Texas ABLE: A Savings Plan for Individuals with Disabilities
  • Event

    Disability & Relationships: Our Interabled Love Story

    Presented by Shane and Hannah Burcaw (Youtubers and Disability Advocates)

    Much of society wrongly believes people with disabilities cannot be valuable romantic partners. Shane and Hannah—who are married and run a prominent YouTube channel called Squirmy and Grubs—will share the hilarious ups and downs of their relationship to disprove this damaging concept.  Can’t get enough… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Fri, 3:45pm–4:45pm

    Disability & Relationships: Our Interabled Love Story
  • Individuals with chronic medical conditions and long-term disabilities who have a permanent need for a wheelchair require a comprehensive, detailed evaluation of their physical, functional and environmental needs to allow clinicians and ATP suppliers to make appropriate Assistive Technology recommendations for a successful outcome. This… Learn more

    Room 108

    Sat, 10:00am–11:00pm

    Quantum Rehab

    [CEU Session] Empowering Participation: Mobility Device Air Travel Considerations
  • Workshop

    Texas ABLE: A Savings Plan for Individuals with Disabilities

    Presented by Vanessa Goodson, MBA (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts – Texas ABLE Program)

    The Texas ABLE Program: the state’s new savings program for Texans with disabilities. Come learn about the Texas Achieving A Better Life Experience (Texas ABLE®)program and how Texans with disabilities and their families can save for disability – related expenses in a tax-advantaged ABLE account… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sat, 11:30am–12:15pm

    Texas ABLE: A Savings Plan for Individuals with Disabilities
  • Event

    All About Service Dogs

    Presented by Kristin Hartness (Executive Director, CDK)

    Service dogs can help you achieve more independence in your life. Assisting with all types of tasks, from picking up a cell phone to providing physical stability to counting money, and more! Service dogs are available for people with many different disabilities, including vision and… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 11:30am–12:15pm

    All About Service Dogs
  • Individuals with chronic medical conditions and long-term disabilities who have a permanent need for a wheelchair require a comprehensive, detailed evaluation of their physical, functional and environmental needs to allow clinicians and ATP suppliers to make appropriate Assistive Technology recommendations for a successful outcome. This… Learn more

    Room 108

    Sat, 11:30am–12:30pm

    Quantum Rehab

    [CEU Session] Transportation & Community: Participation Among Power Wheelchair Users
  • Meet your favorite superheroes and princesses! Causeplay Alliance Project will be at Abilities Expo Houston on Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Meet them as they walk throughout the Expo Hall – bringing magic, smiles, and fun with them! Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/CauseplayAP Learn more

    Throughout the Expo Hall!

    Sat, 12:00pm–3:00pm

    Meet Your Favorite Cosplay Characters
  • Did you know that you can fundraise to cover the costs of everything you see at Abilities Expo? From power wheelchairs to accessible vehicles, from adaptive bikes to home modifications. And more! Help Hope Live wants to help make this happen! Come find out how… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sat, 12:30pm–1:00pm

    Discover How to Pay for Everything You See Today!
  • Join us for a joyful, beginner-friendly dance class designed for all abilities. Move to the music, lift your spirits, and feel the fun from the comfort of your chair. Enjoy easy-to-follow moves, great music, and lots of laughs. No dance experience needed! Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 12:30pm–1:00pm

    Seated Line Dance for All Ages!
  • Event

    WOW Wheelchair Fitness Class

    Presented by Justin Graham, NASM-CPT, FNS (Certified Personal Trainer and Founder, WOW Wheelchair Fitness)

    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. Featuring elements of weight training, Zumba, and pom-pom dance. Standing… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 1:15pm–1:45pm

    WOW Wheelchair Fitness Class
  • Workshop

    Comprehensive Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy!

    Presented by Andre Sam (Disability & Special Needs Project)

    You wouldn’t go out for an evening and not make sure that whoever is caring for your loved one with special needs or a disability knows what to do, how to do it, and how to reach you in case of an emergency. What would… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sat, 1:15pm–1:45pm

    Comprehensive Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy!
  • Event

    Come try out a fitness class with Bloom Fitness! Bloom hosts fitness classes for individuals in the IDD community supported by technology. Everyone with an intellectual or developmental disability has an Athlete within. Bloom is here to help each person find it. Learn more at www.bloomfitness.org Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 2:00pm–2:30pm

    Try Bloom Fitness!
  • What if your mental health challenges weren’t mental at all—but biological, chemical, and fixable?In this groundbreaking workshop, Elite Brain Coach Dominika Staniewicz draws from the revolutionary work of Dr. Daniel Amen to offer a practical, science-backed path beyond medication and labels. Whether you or someone you love is… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sat, 2:00pm–2:45pm

    It’s Not Mental Health—It’s Brain Health: Unlocking Healing from ADHD, Anxiety & More
  • Workshop

    Investing in Safety: Key Home Modifications Enabling Accessibility and Fall Prevention

    Presented by Russell Klein, CAPS (Director of Education and Community Partnerships, 101 Mobility of Houston)

    101 Mobility has been a leading Houston-area provider of home accessibility and mobility solutions for nearly a decade. Join our Director of Education, Russell Klein, CAPS, in a special presentation where he provides a comprehensive overview of common projects, devices, and costs linked to proactive… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sat, 2:30pm–3:30pm

    Investing in Safety: Key Home Modifications Enabling Accessibility and Fall Prevention
  • En garde! Join Houston Sword Sports for a fun and exciting parafencing demo – learn about our weapons, watch real parafencers show off their skills, and try your hand at some seated swordfighting games! Wheelchair fencing is a great Paralympic sport that combines tactical thinking… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 2:45pm–3:15pm

    Parafencing Demo!
  • Join married couple and disability advocates Shane and Hannah Burcaw for an open audience Q&A session. Come ready with questions about their work as content creators, writing books, and their interabled love story. Don’t miss their talk on their interabled love story, Friday, August 1… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 3:45pm–4:45pm

    Q&A with Writers, YouTubers and Disability Advocates: Squirmy and Grubs!
  • Workshop

    Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy

    Presented by Andre Sam (Disability & Special Needs Project)

    An informative and educational workshop for family members with loved ones of all ages with physical and/or intellectual disabilities or special needs! Many topics will be covered in this workshop. Including: guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, micro boards, wills, family trusts, special needs trusts, SSI (Supplemental… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sat, 3:45pm–4:45pm

    Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy
  • Did you know that you can fundraise to cover the costs of everything you see at Abilities Expo? From power wheelchairs to accessible vehicles, from adaptive bikes to home modifications. And more! Help Hope Live wants to help make this happen! Come find out how… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sun, 11:15am–12:15pm

    Discover How to Pay for Everything You See Today
  • Event

    All About Service Dogs

    Presented by Kristin Hartness (Executive Director, CDK)

    Service dogs can help you achieve more independence in your life. Assisting with all types of tasks, from picking up a cell phone to providing physical stability to counting money, and more! Service dogs are available for people with many different disabilities, including vision and… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sun, 11:30am–12:30pm

    All About Service Dogs
  • Workshop

    Investing in Safety: Key Home Modifications Enabling Accessibility and Fall Prevention

    Presented by Russell Klein, CAPS (Director of Education and Community Partnerships, 101 Mobility of Houston)

    101 Mobility has been a leading Houston-area provider of home accessibility and mobility solutions for nearly a decade. Join our Director of Education, Russell Klein, CAPS, in a special presentation where he provides a comprehensive overview of common projects, devices, and costs linked to proactive… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sun, 11:45am–12:45pm

    Investing in Safety: Key Home Modifications Enabling Accessibility and Fall Prevention
  • Event

    WOW Wheelchair Fitness Class

    Presented by Justin Graham, NASM-CPT, FNS (Certified Personal Trainer and Founder, WOW Wheelchair Fitness)

    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. Featuring elements of weight training, Zumba, and pom-pom dance. Standing… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sun, 1:00pm–1:30pm

    WOW Wheelchair Fitness Class
  • Workshop

    The Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP) is the state assistive technology (AT) program. AT is tech that helps people with disabilties do what they want to do. We are a federally funded program and offer a variety of services including device loan, demonstration, recycle/reuse DME, alternative financing,… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sun, 1:30pm–2:15pm

    What Can the Texas Technology Access Program Do for You?
  • Join us for a joyful, beginner-friendly dance class designed for all abilities. Move to the music, lift your spirits, and feel the fun from the comfort of your chair. Enjoy easy-to-follow moves, great music, and lots of laughs. No dance experience needed! Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sun, 1:45pm–2:15pm

    Seated Line Dance for All Ages!
  • Workshop

    Mark Wellman: No Limits

    Presented by Mark Wellman (Adventure Athlete and Founder, No Limits)

    Adventure athlete and motivational speaker Mark Wellman has traveled to each Abilities show with his adaptive climbing wall. He is the first paraplegic to climb Half Dome and El Capitan in Yosemite. Come hear his life story about his mountaineering accident to lighting the Paralympic… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sun, 2:30pm–3:30pm

    Mark Wellman: No Limits
  • What if your mental health challenges weren’t mental at all—but biological, chemical, and fixable?In this groundbreaking workshop, Elite Brain Coach Dominika Staniewicz draws from the revolutionary work of Dr. Daniel Amen to offer a practical, science-backed path beyond medication and labels. Whether you or someone you love is… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sun, 2:45pm–3:45pm

    It’s Not Mental Health—It’s Brain Health: Unlocking Healing from ADHD, Anxiety & More
  • En garde! Join Houston Sword Sports for a fun and exciting parafencing demo – learn about our weapons, watch real parafencers show off their skills, and try your hand at some seated swordfighting games! Wheelchair fencing is a great Paralympic sport that combines tactical thinking… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sun, 3:15pm–3:45pm

    Parafencing Demo!