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Orlando Expo Workshops

Take a look at our exciting 2026 lineup!

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    ABLE United 101: Florida’s 529A (ABLE) Savings and Investment Program

    Presented by Jenn Sikora (Vice Chair, ABLE United Board of Directors & Brand Ambassador)

    Join us for a crash course on the ins and outs of ABLE United accounts. In this presentation, we’ll provide a high-level overview of the program, including its history, who is eligible, and how ABLE accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest while maintaining important benefits. We’ll… Learn more

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    Fri, 11:30am–12:15pm

    ABLE United 101: Florida’s 529A (ABLE) Savings and Investment Program
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    Rolling Through the Workforce: Traveling with Confidence

    Presented by Brianna Paauwe (Executive Director for Wheel With Me)

    Traveling for work is more than just boarding a plane — it’s breaking barriers, expanding opportunities, and redefining what professional independence looks like. In this empowering session, Brianna Paauwe, Executive Director of the Wheel With Me Foundation and full-time traveller for AMF Bruns of America,… Learn more

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    Fri, 12:30pm–1:15pm

    Rolling Through the Workforce: Traveling with Confidence
  • Life can change in an instant. A diagnosis, a disability, caregiving journey, unexpected crisis or major life transition can leave individuals and families facing overwhelming financial uncertainty. Yet many people never discover the grants, funding opportunities, community support and creative solutions available to help lighten… Learn more

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    Fri, 1:45pm–2:30pm

    Unlocking Financial Resources
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    Accessible Home Design: Your Great Outdoors!

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

    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, 2:45pm–3:30pm

    Accessible Home Design: Your Great Outdoors!
  • Think Costa Rica’s rainforests, wildlife, beaches, and adventures are beyond your reach? Think again. Join Stephanie Sheehy for a vivid journey through the Costa Rica that travelers with disabilities can actually experience—not from the sidelines, but right in the middle of it. Discover how wheelchair… Learn more

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    Fri, 4:00pm–4:45pm

    Roll Into the Wild: The Real Costa Rica—Made Accessible
  • Think Costa Rica’s rainforests, wildlife, beaches, and adventures are beyond your reach? Think again. Join Stephanie Sheehy for a vivid journey through the Costa Rica that travelers with disabilities can actually experience—not from the sidelines, but right in the middle of it. Discover how wheelchair… Learn more

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    Sat, 11:30am–12:15pm

    Roll Into the Wild: The Real Costa Rica—Made Accessible
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    Rolling Through the Workforce: Traveling with Confidence

    Presented by Brianna Paauwe (Executive Director for Wheel With Me)

    Traveling for work is more than just boarding a plane — it’s breaking barriers, expanding opportunities, and redefining what professional independence looks like. In this empowering session, Brianna Paauwe, Executive Director of the Wheel With Me Foundation and full-time traveller for AMF Bruns of America,… Learn more

    Workshops

    Sat, 12:30pm–1:15pm

    Rolling Through the Workforce: Traveling with Confidence
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    Home Safety and Environmental Modifications for Independent Living

    Presented by Beth Kofsky (Housing & Assistive Technology Inc.)

    HAT’s experienced certified staff will provide a workshop on a variety of topics concerning barrier-free homes, environmental adaptations and assistive technology solutions for persons with disabilities regardless of age or disability. Learn more

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    Sat, 1:45pm–2:30pm

    Home Safety and Environmental Modifications for Independent Living
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    Never Lose Your Splash: Accessible Travel & Inclusive Beaches

    Presented by Attiyya Atkins (Senior Manager, Global Integrated Marketing for Visit Lauderdale)

    Dive into a fresh look at destination accessibility with Attiyya Atkins, VP of Visit Lauderdale and champion of inclusive travel. This session spotlights how travelers of all abilities can experience the freedom, joy, and healing of the beach—without barriers. From beach mats to adaptive equipment to thoughtful… Learn more

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    Sat, 2:45pm–3:45pm

    Never Lose Your Splash: Accessible Travel & Inclusive Beaches
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    Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act requires places that are open to the public to be accessible to those with disabilities. This workshop will discuss what locations are subject to the ADA, what the ADA requires of those properties, and what you can… Learn more

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    Sat, 4:00pm–5:00pm

    What You Can Do to Enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Join us at the Abilities Expo Phoenix for a powerful screening of The Power To Move, which follows the experiences of Thomas Quiter, Founder and President of the Mobility Independence Foundation. Learn his insights on democratizing mobility equipment, building sustainable community-driven solutions and empowering individuals through repairable,… Learn more

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    Sun, 10:00am–11:15am

    The Mobility Independence Foundation

    The Power To Move Film Screening
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    Funding the Life You Deserve

    Presented by Andy Zimmer (Spinal Cord Injury Outreach, Help Hope Live)

    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

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    Sun, 11:30am–12:15pm

    Funding the Life You Deserve
  • Come meet Daisy, a therapy dog with a limb difference and the star of The Adventures of Daisy children’s book series! Daisy is living proof that a different body can lead a full, joyful, adventurous life, and she loves sharing that message with kids of all abilities.… Learn more

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    Sun, 12:30pm–1:30pm

    Story Time with Daisy: Love, Kindness, Three Paws, and Endless Possibilities
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    Sun, 2:00pm–2:30pm

    Accessibility in the Kitchen
  • Join us for a crash course on the ins and outs of ABLE United accounts. In this presentation, we’ll provide a high-level overview of the program, including its history, who is eligible, and how ABLE accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest while maintaining important benefits. We’ll… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sun, 2:45pm–3:45pm

    ABLE United 101: Florida’s 529A (ABLE) Savings and Investment Program