Chicago Expo Activities
Here’s what we did in 2024. Stay tuned for the new 2025 line-up.
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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
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Meet the region’s artists with disabilities! Shop their eclectic mix of original, unforgettable art. Featuring photographs, paintings, graphic design, and more. Available for both appreciation and purchase. Artist Market sponsor Artfully Gifted Foundation was founded in 2013 for the purpose of supporting young entrepreneurs with… 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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A calm room is a dedicated space, open to anyone, for use to help them reset and calm their nervous system from the possible sensory overload from the crowds, music and food smells. By visiting this welcoming space for a few minutes, an individual can… Learn more
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Come on by to try a variety of adaptive sports! At the Sports Zone you’ll discover equipment and staff support so you can try several different sports. Featured sports will include boccia, cycling, and basketball. The Sports Zone is organized and presented by the Adaptive… 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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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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Join us for a high-energy, live performance by The Rollettes – the incredible team of wheelchair dancers from Los Angeles! These women have created a community that redefines what it means to be strong, female, and resilient. With dance, community outreach, education programs, and content… Learn more
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Come learn about sled hockey! Sled hockey follows most of the typical ice hockey rules with the exception some of the equipment. Players sit in specially designed sleds that sit on top of two hockey skate blades, and the players use two sticks instead of… 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… 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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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
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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
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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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Wheelchair rugby is often described as a combination of football, hockey and basketball in a wheelchair. Any individual with impairments in three or more extremities may be eligible to play. This may include but is not limited to spinal cord injury, post-polio and cerebral palsy.… Learn more
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Learn about para pickleball which is the fastest growing sport in the country. Participants will learn the rules and where to find opportunities to play. Learn more
