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Dial Up Your Independence
at Abilities Expo
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hree days. One roof. Endless access to the latest products, technologies and resources for the disability community! Get ready for an all-inclusive climbing wall, a ton of adaptive sports, info-packed workshops and so much more. It's all free so join us and register today.
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Informative Workshops
Attend free, info-packed workshops on issues that matter to you. Get tips on getting healthy, making your home accessible and disability employment. There's more, check it out!
Interactive Events and Features
Try such inclusive activities as adaptive sports, dance, and so much more for the kids of all ages! If something sparks your interest, you can find out how to engage year-round.
Must-See and Can't-Miss Expo Experiences
There is just so much to see and do at Abilities Expo. Here are a few opportunities you don't want to let pass you by.
Cool Show Features
Scale the Adaptive Rock Wall
If you thought your climbing days were behind you, think again! Whatever your ability, YOU can conquer the completely inclusive climbing wall with the help of adaptive equipment.
Ability360 Sports Zone
It's all sports all the time in the Ability360 Sport Zone! Come try pop shot basketball, rowing, ping pong and other fun sports. Join in paracheer, tennis and fitness events, too.
Source Funds for What Your See
The tech out there can supercharge your independence, but the price tag can be overwhelming. Attend the Help Hope Live workshop to unlock your fundraising potential.
Plan Your Visit to Abilities Expo
Don’t miss our life-enhancing exhibits, dynamic workshops and fun events for kids of all ages!
Calendar
All Day, Every Day
Friday, September 8, 2023
2:00 – 4:00pm Beyond Drive Control Selection: Maximizing Function and Independence through Programming Options Mtg Rm #1
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Sunday, September 10, 2023
1:00 – 2:00pm A Journey of Love: Navigating Dating and Marriage as an Inter-Abled Couple Events Arena
Disability Services for Expo-goers
In our efforts to ensure a positive show experience, Abilities Expo endeavors to accommodate the disability community with a host of special show services including loaner scooters, sign language interpretation, free wheelchair, captioning services for the workshop and so much more!
Special Show Services for People with Disabilities
Loaner Scooters & W/C Repair
Free loaner scooters are available during show hours on a first come, first served basis. Is your wheelchair in need of a tune-up? Swing by the Free Wheelchair Repair Pavilion for minor maintenance.
Sign Language & CART Services
American Sign Language interpretation will be available for those who need translation. All workshops are captioned through CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) services.
Large Print Accommodations
Large print versions of the exhibitor list and the events/workshops schedule will be available on demand. Please request your copy at the registration counters.
Assistance Animals Play Critical Role
Animals have become an intrinsic part of the disability community. Some are essential to the healing process, while others help their human partners become more independent.
Service Dogs
All About Service Dogs
Presented by: Kristin Hartness, Canines for Disabled Kids
Friday, September 8: 12:00 - 12:45pm
Saturday, September 9: 1:00 - 1:45pm
Discover how service dogs are meeting the needs of people with many different disabilities. Find out the many ways service dogs can help achieve independence in people's lives—from picking up a cell phone to providing physical stability, even counting money! Service dogs are available for many different types of disability, including vision and hearing loss, mobility, autism and seizure/allergy alert. Learn about funding support, the process to acquire a dog and what to expect from your service dog provider organization.
Learn the Latest Adaptive Dance Moves
Dancing is great for the body, and even better for spirit! Don't miss your change to get in the groove while improving fitness, strength and endurance.
Inclusive Dance Performances
WOW Wheelchair Fitness Class
Presented by: Justin Graham, Certified Personal Trainer, Founder, W.O.W. Fitness & Wellness
Saturday, September 9: 2:00 - 2:30pm
Sunday, September 10: 2:00 - 2:30pm
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 participants are also welcome!
Get in the Game with Adaptive Sports
The sidelines are no place for you so take your pick from a variety of interactive, adaptive sports. Not only will you get the blood pumping, improve fitness and build confidence, the fun factor is off the charts!
Adaptive Sports
Adapted Fitness Class
Adaptive Climbing Wall
Adaptive Gymnastics
Adaptive Pickleball
Adaptive Standing Tennis
All Ability Football!
Book Signing with Steph "The Hammer" Roach
Wheelchair Rugby Demonstration
WOW Wheelchair Fitness Class
Youth Adaptive Sports Clinic
Ability360 Sports Zone
Presented by: Ability360 Sports and Fitness
Come on by to try some adaptive sports! Ability360 Sports and Fitness will have equipment and staff on hand to allow you to demo a variety of sports. The zone is open during all show open hours. A variety of sports will be featured. Check the schedule posted at the zone for more information.
Adapted Fitness Class
Presented by: Steph "The Hammer" Roach
Experience Staying Driven live and in-person! This program is unique in the way it caters to the specific needs of the adaptive and aging population. It merges top-notch coaching with a supportive community to help everyday people achieve greater fitness potential. This educational, interactive experience is available to the public regardless of age, location, abilities, or skill level. Come be educated, empowered, and motivated to further your own fitness!
Adaptive Climbing Wall
Presented by: Coloplast and Mark Wellman, No Limits
All Day, Every Day
Discover adaptive climbing! A sport that's open to people of ALL abilities! Plus, meet the best person to learn adaptive climbing from—Mark Wellman of No Limits! Mark has a spinal cord injury (SCI) and is an adventure athlete, speaker and author. Come climb the wall using Mark's innovative adaptive climbing techniques and gear! Learn about climbing's benefits: building confidence, developing goal-setting skills, increasing strength and improving flexibility. And it's fun!
Adaptive Gymnastics
Presented by: Aspire Kids Sports
Learn about the sport of adaptive gymnastics! This sport is a great way for kids to learn skills and socialize with peers. Gymnastics builds flexibility and strength and helps with setting goals. The sport is adaptive and accessible to children with all levels of ability. Come discover what is possible, see and try some of the equipment, and meet members of the adaptive gymnastics program at Aspire Kids Sports.
Adaptive Pickleball
Presented by: Ability360
Saturday, September 9: 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Sunday, September 10: 1:00 - 1:45pm
Pickleball is a fun sport that is gaining popularity among people of all ages. Players use a paddle and wiffle ball plus a sport chair if needed. The game combines elements of ping pong, tennis, and badminton. Come try pickleball for yourself and see if this could be your new adaptive sport!
Adaptive Standing Tennis
Presented by: Jeff Bourns, American Amputee Tennis Player, JeffBourns.com, and Babolat
Friday, September 8: 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Adaptive Standing Tennis is a form of tennis for individuals with physical disability who play the sport of tennis standing, or ambulatory. This newly emerged form of tennis allows individuals with physical challenges such as amputations, cerebral palsy or hemiparesis to play tennis. All abilities welcome!
All Ability Football!
Presented by: Dave Stevens, Prostanz Ability Camp with Dave Stevens
Sunday, September 10: 11:45am - 12:45pm
Discover football for all abilities! Run drills, pass the ball, and score a touchdown! Join Dave Stevens, the only college football player to ever play without legs, for loads of fun and ability playing football.
Book Signing with Steph Hammer
Presented by: Steph "The Hammer" Roach, Author of "Driven"
Friday, September 8: 3:00 - 3:30pm
See Steph Hammer's new book ahead of its official publication date! A limited number of copies of "Driven, How Adversity Helped Me Find My Greatest Potential" will be available for purchase and signing by Steph. Meet Steph and talk with her about the book and her journey!
Wheelchair Rugby Demonstration
Presented by: 360Heat Wheelchair Rugby and Ability360
Friday, September 8: 3:00 - 3:45pm
Wheelchair rugby is often described as a combination of football, hockey and basketball in a wheelchair. Any individual with impairments in three or more extremities may be eligible to play. This may include but is not limited to spinal cord injury, post-polio and cerebral palsy. Enjoy a demo of this dynamic sport!
WOW Wheelchair Fitness Class
Presented by: Justin Graham, Certified Personal Trainer, Creator, W.O.W. Wonders on Wheels
Saturday, September 9: 2:00 - 2:30pm
Sunday, September 10: 2:00 - 2:30pm
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; however, standing participants are also welcome. Featuring elements of weight training, Zumba and pom-pom dance.
Youth Adaptive Sports Clinic
Presented by: Ability360
Saturday, September 9: 3:00 - 3:45 pm
Let's play hockey! Join youth with all types of disabilities to try the sport of hockey. All levels of ability are welcome to discover how much fun it is to hit the puck into the hockey net. We'll also have info about ways to be involved with hockey in the region.
Getting to Abilities Expo
WestWorld of Scottsdale
16601 N Pima Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Directions, Parking and Transpo
Directions | from the north (Flagstaff)
I-17 South to SR-101 Loop – Eastbound into Scottsdale. Take the Pima/Princess exit. Make a left at Bell Road (second light) Continue east on Bell Road. Turn right on 94 Street. Travel south to the WestWorld entrance.
Directions | from the south (Tucson)
I-10 to to Mesa, take exit 161 to AZ 202 East. Take exit 50 onto AZ 101North, stay to the left and take Exit 38. Continue straight, turn right on WestWorld Road and follow it to the WestWorld entrance at the horse sculpture.
Directions | from the east (Globe)
US-60 (Superstition Freeway) West to SR-101 Loop, SR-101 North to Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. exit. Exit at Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.. Move to far right lane. Continue straight, crossing the Frank Lloyd Wright intersection; move to right lane. The entrance is ½ block from interssection. Turn right at large horse statue.
Directions | from the west (California)
I-10 East to SR-101 North (near Tolleson). Remain on SR 101 into Scottsdale. Take the Pima/Princess exit. Make a left at Bell Road (second light) Continue east on Bell Road. Turn right on 94 Street. Travel south to the WestWorld entrance. Follow signs to RV Check-In.
Parking
Parking is $10 per day.
Please note that WestWorld has 3 entrances. The Main entrance is located just north of Frank Lloyd Wright on the north bound access road of SR-101. The north entrance is at 94th Street and Bell Road. The McDowell Mountain Ranch entrance is only open during show season and special events. Call in advance if you have any questions.
Transpo to the Expo
Free accessible, round-trip transportation from Ability360 (5025 E. Washington Street; Phoenix, AZ 85034) to Abilities Expo at WestWorld of Scottsdale will be provided to Expo goers, compliments of AZ Spinal Cord Injury Association.
It is about a 20-25 ride there, so please plan accordingly. Please meet at the main building, not the fitness center. There are rest rooms in Ability360 if you need to use them prior to loading onto the vans.
Due to high demand and to ensure all passengers are accommodated, please click here to sign up for the free shuttle BEFORE 5 pm on Thursday, September 7.
Meet the Ambassadors
Local disability activists spearhead Abilities Expo's community outreach initiatives.
Ambassador Program
Domonic Corradin
Domonic grew up in a small town in western Michigan on a "hobby farm" around horses, goats, chickens and nature. An athlete from the start, he competed in little league baseball, track and field, basketball, wrestling, and soccer. Domonic was outgoing, to say the least.
After a traumatic car wreck in December of 1994 at the age of 16 that left him a T5-6 paraplegic, Domonic has continued to chase down opportunities and adventures wherever they may crop up. From the day his wheels hit the ground out of the hospital, he has competed in wheelchair marathons, basketball and road raced handcycles. Beyond being a competitive athlete, he has also maintained that adventurous spirit, backpacking around the world (19 countries, so far...) and getting his wheels dirty on the trails all around the United States.