• Chicago Abilities Expo
    CHICAGO

    JUNE 25-27, 2021

    Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
    Fri. 11am-5pm | Sat. 11am-5pm | Sun 11am-4pm

Attention adults! Have we got an Expo for you!

For your convenience, we’ve tailored Abilities Expo’s thousands of product offerings, workshops and events into the following list of features that will appeal to adults with a wide range of disabilities.

Here's what we did in 2015. Stay tuned for more information on 2016.

Highlights Products & Services Workshops Events & Activities

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Dancing

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Learn the latest hip-hop moves at the wheelchair dancing demo and workshop!

Assistance Animals

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Watch how clever canines and mini therapy horses open up the possibilities for their human partners.

Fun Adaptive Sports

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Don't hang out on the sidelines—get into the game! Test your skills in a host of fun, inclusive adaptive sports like wheelchair tennis, power soccer, quad rugby and more.

Complimentary Makeup Sessions

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Free professional makeovers will have you saying, "Don't hate me because I'm beautiful."

The ADA Legacy Tour

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In preparation for ADA25, the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, The ADA Legacy Tour will make a stop at Abilities Expo New York Metro! Learn more about current issues in disability policy and check out historical artifacts from the disability rights movement.

Compelling Workshops

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Don't miss these dynamic, informative sessions on June 12-14 featuring topics that matter to the community.

Products and services

Check out thousands of products and services to improve your life. You may click on "Advanced Search" to target exhibitors by product category. Once you select an exhibitor, you can see what they have to officer, "Map it" to find out where they are on the show floor and/or click the green + sign to add it to your person event plan.

Workshops

Friday, June 12, 2015

11:45am – 12:45pm
ADA: A Civil Rights Legacy

1:00pm – 2:00pm
5 Common Solutions to Improve Your home Access

2:30pm – 3:30pm
Fashion! Discover and Adapt Your Unique Fashion

3:45pm – 4:45pm
Exercise for Every Body: Maximize Your Potential

 

Saturday, June 13, 2015

11:45am – 12:45pm
See the World: Opening Doors for Travelers with Disabilities

1:00pm – 2:00pm
6 Reasons to Consider Intensive PT for Children and Young Adults

2:30pm – 3:30pm
Creating Future Care Planning Unique to Your Journey

3:45pm – 4:45pm
Medical Cannabis: Research, Benefits and More

Sunday, June 14, 2015

11:45am – 12:45pm
Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out

1:00pm – 2:00pm
Meditation and Yoga Casules Seminar

2:30pm – 3:45pm
Care for the Caregiver: When You Can't Stop the Waves Learn How to Sail
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Events & Activities

Of our full spectrum of events and activities, the following will appeal to adults with disabilities. Check back soon as more will be added. Click on the event for more information.

All Day, Every Day
The ADA Legacy Tour

Artist Market

Hand Cycle Area

Friday, June 12, 2015

12:45pm – 1:30pm
Adaptive Radio Controlled Cars Demonstration

1:00pm – 4:00pm
Complimentary Makeup Sessions

2:00pm – 2:30pm
Wheelchair Dancing Demo and Workshop

3:00pm – 3:30pm
Service Dog Demonstration

4:00pm – 4:30pm
Miniature Therapy Horse Demonstration

Saturday, June 13, 2015

11:15am – 11:45am
Yoga for Every Body and Mind

12:00pm – 12:00pm
Quad Rugby Demonstration

1:00pm – 1:30pm
Criptaedo and Self-Defense Demonstration

1:00pm – 4:00pm
Complimentary Makeup Sessions

2:00pm – 2:30pm
Wheelchair Dancing Demo and Workshop

2:45pm – 3:30pm
Power Soccer Demonstration

4:00pm – 4:30pm
Service Dog Demonstration

Sunday, June 14, 2015

12:00pm – 12:45pm
Wheelchair Tennis Demonstration

12:00pm – 3:00pm
Complimentary Makeup Sessions

1:00pm – 1:45pm
Adaptive Radio Controlled Cars Demonstration

2:00pm – 2:30pm
Wheelchair Dancing Demo and Workshop

3:00pm – 3:30pm
Miniature Therapy Horse Demonstration

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