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New York Metro Expo Workshops

Explore our amazing lineup of informative, fun workshops.

  • In this workshop, accessible travel blogger and influencer Cory Lee will guide you through how to explore the world confidently as a wheelchair user. You will learn practical tips for making air travel smoother, booking hotel rooms that are truly accessible, and choosing wheelchair-friendly tour… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Fri, 11:15am–12:15pm

    Access the World: Tips for Planning Accessible Adventures as a Wheelchair User
  • Chronic pain costs the US economy over one billion dollars per day in direct medical costs and another billion dollars per day in lost worker productivity and enjoyment of life.  Most patients prefer non-pharmaceutical therapies, but are either unaware of the alternatives or unable to… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Fri, 12:30pm–1:30pm

    Cold Immersion Therapy For Chronic Pain
  • How can my living area feel larger? What design elements should I consider to enjoy my outdoor spaces more fully? Can grilling appliances be more user-friendly? How do I create an accessible vegetable garden? Can outdoor features enhance my mood? What do I need to… Learn more

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    Fri, 2:00pm–3:00pm

    Accessible Home Design: Your Great Outdoors!
  • Come hear three parents/caregivers who have children with disabilities share their challenges, insights, and advice for balancing their own needs, connecting with friends and family and coping with the ups and downs of advocacy. These ladies write and publish about their experiences, and they will… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Fri, 3:30pm–4:30pm

    Balancing It All: How Three Parents of Disabled Children Make It Work
  • In this workshop, accessible travel blogger and influencer Cory Lee will guide you through how to explore the world confidently as a wheelchair user. You will learn practical tips for making air travel smoother, booking hotel rooms that are truly accessible, and choosing wheelchair-friendly tour… Learn more

    Events

    Sat, 11:15am–12:15pm

    Access the World: Tip for Planning Accessible Adventures as a Wheelchair User
  • Chronic pain costs the US economy over one billion dollars per day in direct medical costs and another billion dollars per day in lost worker productivity and enjoyment of life.  Most patients prefer non-pharmaceutical therapies, but are either unaware of the alternatives or unable to… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sat, 1:45pm–2:30pm

    Cold Immersion Therapy For Chronic Pain
  • When a medical challenge brings new costs — from adaptive vehicles to home modifications — it can feel impossible to afford what you need to live fully. This workshop offers practical, proven ways to raise funds safely and confidently through Help Hope Live, a trusted… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 2:45pm–3:15pm

    Funding the Life You Deserve
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    Rainforests. Wildlife. Beaches. Adventure. Accessible? Yes — because we built it together. In this powerful and energizing session, Stephanie Sheehy shares how Costa Rica became a destination where travelers with disabilities experience jungle trails, wildlife safaris, and accessible beaches with dignity and autonomy. This transformation… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 3:45pm–4:45pm

    Wild & Accessible: Costa Rica Without Limits
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    Screening of The Power To Move + Live Q&A with Thomas Quiter

    Presented by Thomas Quiter (The Mobility Independence Foundation)

    Join us at the Abilities Expo in LA for a powerful screening of The Power To Move, followed by an exclusive Q&A with Thomas Quiter, the film’s focus and driving force. This event is more than a film—it’s a call to action for accessibility, innovation and human… Learn more

    Workshop Area

    Sun, 10:00am–11:15am

    Screening of The Power To Move + Live Q&A with Thomas Quiter
  • When a medical challenge brings new costs — from adaptive vehicles to home modifications — it can feel impossible to afford what you need to live fully. This workshop offers practical, proven ways to raise funds safely and confidently through Help Hope Live, a trusted… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sun, 12:45pm–1:30pm

    Funding the Life You Deserve
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    Beyond Compliance: Building Real Inclusive Destinations

    Presented by Il Viaggio Travel, Stephanie Sheehy (IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL) and Jani Nayar (Society for Accessible Tourism & Hospitality (SATH))

    Accessibility is more than ramps and regulations. It’s dignity, autonomy, and experience. Join global accessibility advocate Jani from SATH and Costa Rica tourism leader Stephanie Sheehy as they explore how policy, lived experience, and bold leadership can transform destinations into places where inclusion is real… Learn more

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    Sun, 1:45pm–2:30pm

    Beyond Compliance: Building Real Inclusive Destinations
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    The Autism VIP Pass: Your PATH to the Suppliers Who Actually “Get It”

    Presented by Matthew Alexander (Founder and Lead Accessible Travel Specialist at Professional Accessible Travel Hub (PATH)) and Professional Accessible Travel Hub LLC (PATH)

    Let’s be real: Most “accessible” travel brochures don’t actually tell you what you need to know. Will the airport staff understand a sensory overload? Does the hotel actually have a quiet space, or is it just a lobby with the TV turned down? I’m Matthew Alexander, and I’m… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sun, 2:45pm–3:45pm

    The Autism VIP Pass: Your PATH to the Suppliers Who Actually “Get It”