New York Metro Expo Events

Here’s what we did in 2025. Stay tuned for the new 2026 line-up.

  • 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. Ask questions and discuss recommendations to find the most appropriate technology for your abilities… Learn more

    Booth #1316

    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 NY Metro region will be more resilient when disaster strikes. Gain vital personal preparedness tips to help you create realistic plans to meet your needs,… Learn more

    Booth #1128

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Emergency Preparedness Resource Booth
  • What tricks do you use to get yourself off the ground? How are your curb-hopping skills? Are you able-bodied and want to learn some manual wheelchair skills? We can help! Brush up on old skills and learn new ones from others. The Manual Wheelchair Skills… Learn more

    Booth #753

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Manual Wheelchair Skills for Everyone
  • Experience art in motion with BlueEyeQueen, a powerful wheeling abstract artist and advocate who transforms adversity into vivid, textured masterpieces. She’ll be creating a large-scale abstract painting live onsite, an immersive experience that invites you to not just witness the creative process up close, but… Learn more

    Booth #TBD

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Live Adaptive, Abstract Art
  • A C6 quadriplegic, Torsten turned his speeding habit into a racing passion. Now competing against non-disabled drivers in his hand-controlled Porsche, he’s breaking barriers on and off the track. Come learn about how Just Hands Foundation opens motorsports to disabled drivers and check out his… Learn more

    Booth #553

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Torsten Gross and his Adaptive Racecar
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    Adaptive Climbing Wall

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

    Come climb on an indoor climbing wall! Adaptive climbing is possible for people of ALL abilities! Meet the best person to learn adaptive climbing from – Mark Wellman! Mark has a spinal cord injury (SCI) and is an adventure athlete, speaker, and author. Climb the… Learn more

    #1229

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Adaptive Climbing Wall
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    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, 11:15am–12:00pm

    All About Service Dogs
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    Try Blind Hockey!

    Presented by Josh Schneider (COO of the Dented Puck Foundation and Captain of the Dented Pucks)

    The Dented Pucks are a showcase team of elite blind hockey players , who play in charity hockey tournaments to grow awareness for our sport, people with disabilities, and the spectrum of blindness. Come see how this amazing sport is played! Learn more about the… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Fri, 12:45pm–1:30pm

    Try Blind Hockey!
  • Attendees are welcome to play video games in the Kangsters Wheely-X booth #425 all weekend. BUT if you think you have what it takes to be the fastest in, sign up for the Wheely-X eSports Challenge each day from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. There’s great prizes like: Learn more

    Booth #425

    Fri, 1:00pm–3:00pm

    Wheely-X eSports Challenge
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    WOW Dance Fitness Party!

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

    Staying Happy and Healthy is a great way to get you through 2025 and you do not have to do it alone! Join W.O.W. for tips, tricks, and workouts to build a happier healthier YOU! Fitness is a journey and W.O.W. is here to get… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Fri, 1:45pm–2:15pm

    WOW Dance Fitness Party!
  • Daniel’s Music was founded on the premise that music is a right, not a privilege. Stop by and learn how you can access their free in-person and online music programs and events, participate in engaging music activities and enjoy performances from artists from their record… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Fri, 2:30pm–3:15pm

    Access To Music for All!
  • Ready to break a sweat?! Challenge yourself in our Total Body Circuit class, a high-energy workout designed to target every muscle group for a full-body burn and maximum results! Learn more: https://wheelwithmeadaptfit.com/ Learn more

    Events Arena

    Fri, 3:30pm–4:00pm

    Total Body Circuit
  • Join Envision Dance Exchange (lead by Artistic Director Susan Coutts) in a few showcased dances; then join us as you unleash your inner dancer in warm-ups & easily followed steps at any level as the participant is given the opportunity to learn routines and choreography  in the styles of… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Fri, 4:15pm–4:45pm

    Come Dance with Us! Movin’ & Groovin’!
  • Daniel’s Music was founded on the premise that music is a right, not a privilege. Stop by and learn how you can access their free in-person and online music programs and events, participate in engaging music activities and enjoy performances from artists from their record… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 11:30am–12:30pm

    Access to Music for All!
  • Experience all-abilities tap dancing! Learn how Tap-Dancing Hands Down works. Join in by tapping with the performers using your own abilities. Next, divide into groups to learn and have fun with “follow-ups” and “call and response” (standard tap-dancing skills). There will be a challenge between… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 1:00pm–1:30pm

    Tap-Dancing Hands Down
  • Power Hockey is essentially floor hockey for power wheelchair users. The sport follows the rules and regulations of the United States Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association (USEWHA) and is open to all competent power wheelchair users. The Philadelphia Flyers Powerplay team is made up of about… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 1:45pm–2:30pm

    Try Power Wheelchair Floor Hockey!
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    WOW Dance Fitness Party!

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

    Staying Happy and Healthy is a great way to get you through 2025 and you do not have to do it alone! Join W.O.W. for tips, tricks, and workouts to build a happier healthier YOU! Fitness is a journey and W.O.W. is here to get… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 2:45pm–3:15pm

    WOW Dance Fitness Party!
  • Join our Adaptive Core Cardio Workout to strengthen your core, boost endurance, and improve overall stability with tailored exercises for all abilities. Everyone is welcome! Learn more: https://wheelwithmeadaptfit.com/ Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 4:15pm–4:45pm

    Core Cardio!
  • Fresh off winning five medals (two of them GOLD) in Paris, Team USA Paralympian Christie Raleigh Crossley is coming to #AbiltiesExpo in Edison, NJ for a meet-and-greet THIS SUNDAY, May 4! 🏅 This mom of 3 and two-time world record holder will be near the… Learn more

    Near Events Arena

    Sun, 11:00am–12:30pm

    Meet Paralympian Christie Raleigh Crossley
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    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, 11:15am–12:00pm

    All About Service Dogs
  • Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of movement and joy at “Everybody Dance!” This inclusive and interactive dance event celebrates diversity, accessibility, and the universal language of dance. Learn more at cmde.org, or connect with us on Instagram and Facebook! Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sun, 12:15pm–12:45pm

    Everybody Dance!
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    WOW Dance Fitness Party!

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

    Staying Happy and Healthy is a great way to get you through 2025 and you do not have to do it alone! Join W.O.W. for tips, tricks, and workouts to build a happier healthier YOU! Fitness is a journey and W.O.W. is here to get… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sun, 1:00pm–1:30pm

    WOW Dance Fitness Party!
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    Learn More on Adaptive Golf!

    Presented by Gianna Rojas (One Handed Lady Golfer and Founder, Adaptive Golfers)

    The game of golf provides a wonderful recreational opportunity for all. It is a source of tremendous challenge and fulfillment as new golfers master the fundamentals and easily see improvement with practice. Of all this sport experiences in our culture golf provides one of the… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sun, 1:45pm–2:45pm

    Learn More on Adaptive Golf!
  • Fresh off winning five medals (two of them GOLD) in Paris, Team USA Paralympian Christie Raleigh Crossley is coming to #AbiltiesExpo in Edison, NJ for a meet-and-greet THIS SUNDAY, May 4! 🏅 This mom of 3 and two-time world record holder will be near the… Learn more

    Near Events Arena

    Sun, 2:30pm–4:00pm

    Meet Paralympian Christie Raleigh Crossley
  • Join Unique Movers for an inspiring and engaging segment celebrating inclusion, creativity, and movement for all abilities. Discover the mission and story behind Unique Movers —a dance organization rooted in positive reinforcement and designed to bring the joy of movement to children and young adults of all… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sun, 3:00pm–3:45pm

    Dancing Without Limits: An Inclusive Movement Experience with Unique Movers