Chicago Expo Activities

Empower your abilities with this incredible lineup.

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    Adaptive Climbing Wall

    Presented by Mark Wellman (Adventure Athlete and Founder, No Limits)

    Come climb on an indoor climbing wall! Adaptive climbing is possible for people of ALL abilities! Meet the best person to learn adaptive climbing from – Mark Wellman! Mark has a spinal cord injury (SCI) and is an adventure athlete, speaker, and author. Climb the… Learn more

    Booth #821

    Fri, Sat, Sun

    Adaptive Climbing Wall
  • In this workshop, accessible travel influencer Cory Lee will show you how to see the world as a wheelchair user. From learning about how to make air travel easier to booking truly accessible hotel rooms and finding wheelchair-friendly tour companies, you will be fully prepared for your next… Learn more

    Workshops

    Fri, 11:30am–12:30pm

    Tips for Traveling as a Wheelchair User
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    All About Service Dogs

    Presented by Kristin Hartness (Executive Director, CDK)

    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

    Events Arena

    Fri, 12:45pm–1:30pm

    All About Service Dogs
  • Boccia a game of strategy and accuracy for anyone with a physical disability. It is played on a flat, smooth surface, where athletes must throw or roll colored balls as close as possible to the white target ball. Ask questions, talk to the coach, and try a… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Fri, 1:45pm–2:30pm

    Let’s Play Boccia!
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    WOW Dance Fitness Party!

    Presented by Justin Graham, NASM-CPT, FNS (Certified Personal Trainer and Founder, WOW Wheelchair Fitness)

    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

    Events Arena

    Fri, 3:00pm–3:30pm

    WOW Dance Fitness Party!
  • Event

    All About Service Dogs

    Presented by Kristin Hartness (Executive Director, CDK)

    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

    Events Arena

    Sat, 11:30am–12:30pm

    All About Service Dogs
  • Join us for an adaptive dance performance by dancers from Momentum Dance Studio! Then it’s your turn to try a mini dance class, focusing on stretching, building inner core strength, and enjoying the movement and music of dance! The studio has been teaching adaptive dance… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 12:45pm–1:15pm

    Adaptive Dance Party!
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    Come Meet Miniature Therapy Horses!

    Presented by Jodie Diegel (RN, MBA, SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program)

    Did you know horses can help people with disabilities?! It’s true! Horses help in many ways and miniature horses have been gaining attention for their strength as therapy animals. Come meet some “mini’s”! Learn why they are “horses” (not ponies) as well as the types… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 1:30pm–2:00pm

    Come Meet Miniature Therapy Horses!
  • Pickleball is currently one of the fastest growing sports and Adaptive Pickleball is no exception. Whether you have played before, are brand new to the sport, are looking to compete at a high level, or would like to play socially, pickleball is for you! Chat… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 2:30pm–3:30pm

    Adaptive Pickleball
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    WOW Wheelchair Fitness Class

    Presented by Justin Graham, NASM-CPT, FNS (Certified Personal Trainer and Founder, WOW Wheelchair Fitness)

    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

    Events Arena

    Sat, 3:15pm–4:15pm

    WOW Wheelchair Fitness Class
  •  In this workshop, accessible travel influencer Cory Lee will show you how to see the world as a wheelchair user. From learning about how to make air travel easier to booking truly accessible hotel rooms and finding wheelchair-friendly tour companies, you will be fully prepared for your next… Learn more

    Events Arena

    Sat, 3:45pm–4:45pm

    Tips for Traveling as a Wheelchair User