Celebrity Sightings and Book Signings at Abilities Expo
It's our very own Abilities Expo Walk of Fame and we couldn't be prouder to count the following people as friends. They are each wonderful, engaging and die-hard supporters of the community of people with disabilities. What's more, they can't wait to meet you.
Tiphany Adams
Chelsie Hill
Karen Kain
Rabbi Sensei Gary Moskowitz
Mark Travis Rivera
Mark E. Smith
Morgan Steward
Tiphany Adams
Friday, May 2: 11:45 – 12:45 pm (Workshop: Wheelchair Standers: Stand for Function!)
Friday, May 2: 1:00 – 2:30 pm (Meet and Greet: Permobil Booth #401)
Friday, May 2: 3:00 – 4:30 pm (Meet and Greet: Mobility SVM Booth #109)
Saturday, May 3: 12:00 – 1:30 pm (Meet and Greet: Mobility SVM Booth #109)
Saturday, May 3: 2:30 – 4:00 pm (Meet and Greet: Permobil Booth #401)
Sunday, May 4: 12:00 – 1:30 pm (Meet and Greet: Permobil Booth #401)
Sunday, May 4: 2:00 – 3:30 pm (Meet and Greet: Mobility SVM Booth #109)
A rising star, Tiphany's presence, energy and versatility has made her an Abilities Expo favorite.
Not only is she one of the lead actors in Sundance Channel's ground-breaking docu-series Push Girls, but she's a gifted speaker, touching on important issues like health, fitness, well-being and the importance of standing for people with mobility issues. An advocate for the community, she has recently launched the Ability Awareness Project to help young people breakdown stereotypes and focus on a person's ability, rather than their disability.
Chelsie Hill / Walk and Roll Dance Team
Friday, May 2: 2:00 – 2:30 pm (Walk and Roll Dance Team Presents and Push Girl, A Novel giveaway)
Friday, May 2: 2:30 – 3:00 pm (Walk and Roll Dance Team Autograph Session)
Saturday, May 3: 2:00 – 2:30 pm (Walk and Roll Dance Team Presents and Push Girl, A Novel giveaway)
Saturday, May 3: 2:30 – 3:00 pm (Walk and Roll Dance Team Autograph Session)
Sunday, May 4: 1:00 – 1:30 pm (Walk and Roll Dance Team Presents and Push Girl, A Novel giveaway)
Sunday, May 4: 1:30 – 2:00 pm (Walk and Roll Dance Team Autograph Session)
In the past few years, Chelsie Hill's resume has been building to its 2014 crescendo. Co-founder of both the Walk and Roll Foundation, and its edgy, hip-hop dance team, Chelsie has strived to instill a message of hope and empowerment to people with SCI and others facing challenges in their own lives. She and her dance team perform nationwide as well as motivate parents and teens to make good decisions. Chelsie also stars on Sundance Channel's award-wining reality show, Push Girls.
Her new book, also entitled Push Girl, is due out in June and tells the fictional, yet somewhat autobiographical, tale of a young woman's challenge and triumphs following a life-changing accident.
Karen Kain
Friday, May 2: 2:30 – 4:00 pm (Book signing)
Saturday, May 3: 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Book signing)
Saturday, May 3: 3:45 – 4:45 pm (Workshop: The Parent's Journey: Ideas for Celebrating Life with Your Child)
Sunday, May 4: 1:30 – 2:30 pm (Book signing)
After Lorrin Kain was vaccine-injured at only 6-weeks-old, her mother Karen was fiercely determined that her beautiful, medically fragile child would live a full and happy life. Her new book, A Unique Life Fully Lived, takes the reader on an emotional journey of love, hope and courage. (Tissues strongly recommended.)
The Parent Ambassador for Abilities Expo, Karen leads an important workshop where she reaches out to other parents and caregivers to help them navigate their own difficult, yet unbelievably rewarding, paths with their unique children.
Rabbi Sensei Gary Moskowitz / Martial Arts Therapy
Friday, May 2: 12:00 – 3:00 pm (Pediatric Martial Arts Therapy Camp, Booth #237)
Friday, May 2: 12:45 – 1:30 pm (Martial Arts Therapy Demo)
Saturday, May 3: 12:00 – 3:00 pm (Pediatric Martial Arts Therapy Camp, Booth #237)
Sunday, May 4: 12:00 – 3:00 pm (Pediatric Martial Arts Therapy Camp, Booth #237)
Sunday, May 4: 2:45 – 3:30 pm (Martial Arts Therapy Demo)
Rabbi Sensei Gary Moskowitz is back by popular demand to teach pain management and physical rehabilitation skills as well as emotional and spiritual support for kids combating disease and disabilities. Come and explore how you or your loved ones can use martial arts techniques to become an active partner in the healing process.
Mark Travis Rivera / marked dance project
Sunday, May 4: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm (Integrated Dance Performance and Workshop)
Mark Travis Rivera, who was born with cerebral palsy, is the artistic director and founder of marked dance project, a dance company determined to expand the definition of dance by integrating dancers with and without disabilities into its performances.
Marked dance project strives to expose the art of dance to all individuals. Through community outreach, performances, classes and workshops they mold and enhance artistic abilities, while fostering compassion and understanding among the community.
Mark E. Smith / Author/Speaker
Saturday, May 3: 1:00 –2:00 pm (Book signing)
When Mark E. Smith was born with severe cerebral palsy, the doctors did not have high hopes for his future. Mark, however, had other ideas.
Today Mark is an icon in the wheelchair industry and serves in management for Pride Mobility Products Corporation and its Quantum Rehab division. He is an accomplished author, blogger, publisher and motivational speaker and will be signing copies of his fifth book at Abilities Expo. Wheels of Change: The Story Behind How Complex Rehab Technology was Born, Evolved, and Fosters the Independence of Americans with Disabilities is the ultimate story of the evolution of mobility technology.
"Officer" Morgan Steward
All Day, Every Day: Quantum Rehab Booth #501, #607
Five-year-old Morgan Steward has the right to remain ADORABLE! "Officer" Morgan's wish to join the force came true when his hometown of Covington, Georgia made him an honorary police officer. Officer Morgan, who has spinal muscular atrophy and uses a Q6 Edge Power Chair, will join his friends at the Quantum Rehab booth.
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