Speakers
Meet the empowering voices behind the Abilities Expo! Our expert workshop speakers and event presenters bring their passion and real-world experience to the stage for you. Thought leaders with active roles in the disability community, they’re here to educate, engage and spark meaningful conversations.
There’s so much to see and do at Abilities Expo! Check out our exhibitor list and exciting line-up.
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Alex Chesney, OTR, ATP/SMS
Quantum Rehab
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Andre Sam
Disability & Special Needs Project
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Andrea Lewis, OTR/L
Quantum Rehab
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Brittaney Chipley
Executive Director, AZ ABLE
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Cortney Heykoop
Founder, Financial Advisor – Clover Leaf Wealth Strategies
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Erin Finkelstein, M.Mus
Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner – Sound Movement Services
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Gary Karp
Author / Speaker / Educator
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Heather C Markham-Creasman, MS CS, MS RST, RESNA ATP, ICC Accessibility Inspector
International-award winning photographer with the Just for the Love Gallery, author of “Rough Waters: From Surviving to Thriving with a Progressive Muscular Dystrophy”, and CEO of Making Waves for Good
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Heather R. Price, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
Central South Regional Manager, Stealth Products
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Jenny Smith, M.Ed
Disability Support and Education – Paraclete/Jenny Smith Rolls On
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Justin Graham, NASM-CPT, FNS
Certified Personal Trainer and Founder, WOW Wheelchair Fitness
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Karen Yeager
Owner – Quad Cities Canine
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Kathleen McIntyre
Co-Founder of Nature Soma
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Kelly L. Green
Executive Director, Help Hope Live
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Kristin Hartness
Executive Director, CDK
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Shane and Hannah Burcaw
Youtubers and Disability Advocates
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Sharon Malone
Safety Educator, Damsel in Defense
The dates, times, topics, and speakers for these events are subject to change without notice. The opinions presented at the events are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Abilities Expo. Event content should not be considered as a replacement or substitute for the services of trained professionals in any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical, or legal matters. We encourage you to seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any specific information presented in these events.