Phoenix Expo Features
Here’s what we did in 2024. Stay tuned for the new 2025 line-up.
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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
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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… Learn more
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Adaptive climbing is a sport that is open to people of all abilities! It’s not just for experienced athletes. There is no better person to learn adaptive climbing from than Mark Wellman of No Limits. Mark has SCI and is an adventure athlete, speaker and… Learn more
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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
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Come paint, make art, and leave your mark! Kids love making art and so does the team from Zot Artz! Experience their one-of-a-kind art making tools! Stamp and paint with the Pogo Paint Poles. Spin, whirl, and twirl with the Give-It-a-Whirl! Create art with the… Learn more
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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
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Ready for some sunshine, good vibes and serious accessible travel options? Ever considered beautiful South Florida? Visit Lauderdale invites you to the Beach Café at Abilities Expo—your laid-back spot to relax, recharge and learn more about Greater Fort Lauderdale, one of the most welcoming and inclusive… Learn more
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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
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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
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The ways our culture views disability has its roots in hundreds of years of history — and perspectives that seem to make sense from the point of view of NOT having a disability. As they gradually evolve in a new era of modern disability, understanding… Learn more
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Service dogs can help you achieve more independence in your life. Assisting with all types of tasks, from picking up a cell phone to providing physical stability to counting money, and more! Service dogs are available for people with many different disabilities, including vision and… Learn more
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The Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries. Our goal is to promote physical, intellectual, spiritual, emotional and social recovery. The Association focuses on peer and family support, education of consumers, families,… Learn more
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Steph and Ty Roach share their inter-abled relationship perspective. They have been together for over eight years, married for 3, they share a real-life account of the ins and outs of what a loving and realistic inter-abled relationship looks like. This workshop is an opportunity… Learn more
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Zot Artz creates art experiences and art tools for everyone so join us for an inclusive art making demo. The centerpiece of the demonstration is a large floor mural painted with layers of color applied by artists walking and rolling, using Zot Artz art tools.… Learn more
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An informative and educational workshop for family members with loved ones of all ages with physical and/or intellectual disabilities or special needs! Many topics will be covered in this workshop. Including: guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, micro boards, wills, family trusts, special needs trusts, SSI (Supplemental… Learn more
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Ability360 Wheelchair Cardinals Football team will demonstrate the basic rules of the sports as well as play short intersquad scrimmage. Interested spectators are welcome to participate in an introductory wheelchair football skills and drills session after the scrimmage. Learn more at https://ability360.org/. Learn more
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How can my kitchen be made more accessible? Can kitchen appliances be more user-friendly? Could I retrofit my bathroom to include a spacious roll-in shower? Where should plumbing fixtures be located, and what type? Who should I hire to make sure my home renovation project… Learn more
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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… Learn more
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This Special Rollettes Performance is happening before the show opens on Saturday. Get your FREE TICKET by checking the box on the registration form. Don’t wait! Space is limited.You’ll love this high-energy, live performance by The Rollettes – the incredible team of wheelchair dancers from Los Angeles! These women… Learn more
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This workshop is meant to provide families and caregivers of children who use various types of wheeled mobility devices with an overview of the different types of common seating and positioning devices. It will cover what each item is designed to do as well as… Learn more
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Service dogs can help you achieve more independence in your life. Assisting with all types of tasks, from picking up a cell phone to providing physical stability to counting money, and more! Service dogs are available for people with many different disabilities, including vision and… Learn more
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Experience a Staying Driven Fitness work-out live and in-person! The Staying Driven Fitness program is unique in the way it caters to the specific needs of the adaptive and aging population. This program merges top-notch coaching with a supportive community to help everyday people achieve… Learn more
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For both individuals receiving care and those providing it, juggling a complex medical situation with a disability can become challenging. Pain management, bladder and bowel routines, skin care, and more all compete for attention and trying to prioritize tasks can be exhausting. In this workshop,… Learn more
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Zot Artz creates art experiences and art tools for everyone so join us for an inclusive art making demo. The centerpiece of the demonstration is a large floor mural painted with layers of color applied by artists walking and rolling, using Zot Artz art tools.… Learn more
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ALL are invited to come join this very special group of dancers to get moving and bust a move! They will teach you the moves and will conduct a short performance. These talented dancers come from both Anthem and Central Phoenix. They can’t wait to… Learn more
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Do you want to travel but think it’s impossible? Don’t dismiss the thought. While working with nonprofit organizations to distribute wheelchairs to people in developing countries, Jenny Smith has traveled to Latin American, Afghanistan, the Middle East, and several European countries. In this workshop, Jenny… Learn more
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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… Learn more
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It’s been said that photography shows us how little we see with our own eyes, capturing what we miss at first glance. Heather uses her camera to focus on the unusual to reveal the unseen, showing viewers the beauty in the stillness of life that… Learn more
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Join us as King Khazm, a Seattle-based Hip Hop emcee, music producer and community organizer, moves the crowd with his thought-provoking lyrics and unique sounds. Learn more at https://kingkhazm.com/. Learn more
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Did you know that you can fundraise to cover the costs of everything you see at Abilities Expo? From power wheelchairs to accessible vehicles, from adaptive bikes to home modifications. And more! Help Hope Live wants to help make this happen! Come find out how… Learn more
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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… Learn more
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Learn key points about service dogs: Learn more at https://www.quadcitiescanine.com Learn more
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Come and join Ability360 coaches and fitness guru’s and learn the sport of pickleball. Whether you are walking or rolling we hope you join us on the court. We’ll bring the equipment and energy. We hope you join in on the fun and fitness of… Learn more
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Zot Artz creates art experiences and art tools for everyone so join us for an inclusive art making demo. The centerpiece of the demonstration is a large floor mural painted with layers of color applied by artists walking and rolling, using Zot Artz art tools.… Learn more
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The Feldenkrais Method ® of somatic education creates the possibilities for kids with Cerebral Palsy, traumatic brain injury or genetic conditions to function with more ease and joy through awareness, touch and movement. We use the concepts of human development and neuroplasticity through a compassionate,… Learn more
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The Ability360 Cheer and Dance Team (ABCD) will perform a group of short routines for Abilities Expo attendees. After the group of routines, interested spectators are welcome to participate in learning and performing a short routine with the ABCD Team! Learn more at https://ability360.org/. Learn more
