New York Metro Expo Experiences

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

  • 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)

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 #1224

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Live Adaptive, Abstract Art
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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