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CHICAGOJUNE 25-27, 2021
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention CenterFri. 11am-5pm | Sat. 11am-5pm | Sun 11am-4pm
Abilities Expo: Kid-tested, kid-approved
Not just for grown-ups, Abilities Expo presents an abundance of fun, engaging things for kids to do and see. There are products and services created with children in mind, kid-focused activities, sports, crafts, games and more!
There are even compelling, informative workshops about kids designed for parents.
Here's what we did in 2015. Stay tuned for more information on 2016.
Highlights Products & Services Workshops Events & Activities
Highlights
Come and let your kids express themselves through this unique adaptive art activity. It's for children of ALL abilities and they'll even get to take their beautiful creation home!
Do you feel the need for speed? Come and play with these fun R/C cars, specially equipped with adaptive hand controls.
Children can indulge their wildest fantasies and transform into a super hero, a mythical creature, a wild animal or whatever suits their imaginations!
Watch how clever canines and mini therapy horses open up the possibilities for their human partners.
Don't hang out on the sidelines—get into the game! Test your skills in a host of fun, inclusive adaptive sports like rowing, basketball, power soccer and tennis.
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
The following workshops are geared for children or parents of children with disabilities. Click the session title for a full description.
Friday, June 12, 2015
2:30pm – 3:30pmFashion! 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
Events & Activities
Of our full spectrum of events and activities, the following keeps the kids engaged and having fun. Check back soon as more will be added. Click on the event for more information.
All Day, Every Day
Friday, June 12, 2015
12:45pm – 1:30pm
Adaptive Radio Controlled Cars Demonstration
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
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Face Painting
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Criptaedo and Self-Defense Demonstration
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
Face Painting
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