Dallas Expo Activities

Here’s what we did in 2024. Stay tuned for the new 2025 line-up.

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    Adaptive Climbing Wall

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

    Adaptive climbing is a sport that is open to people of all abilities! It’s not just for experienced athletes. There is no better person to learn adaptive climbing from than Mark Wellman of No Limits. Mark has SCI and is an adventure athlete, speaker and… Learn more

    Adaptive Climbing Wall
  • 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. TTAP staff are available to offer suggestions and share their extensive knowledge. To help… Learn more

    Assistive Technology Showcase
  • Meet representatives of disability and emergency management organizations who are active in emergency planning and are working to ensure the Houston and greater Texas region will be more resilient when disaster strikes. Gain vital personal preparedness tips to help you create realistic plans to meet… Learn more

    Emergency Preparedness Resource Booth
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    Come on out for your chance to try out all sorts of adaptive sports! Sit volleyball, wheelchair football, wheelchair skate, wheelchair rugby, hand cycling and more! See these sports in action, try them for yourself, and ask questions to find a sport to be a… Learn more

    Sports Zone
  • Adaptive soccer offers the opportunity for athletes of all ages and with a variety of limb differences to play soccer in both recreational and competitive settings. Come learn about this sport, watch a demonstration, see the equipment, and even try it for yourself!Learn more at lonestaradaptivesoccer.org. Learn more

    Adaptive Soccer
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    W.O.W. 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

    W.O.W. Dance Fitness Party
  • Dallas Stampede Wheelchair Lacrosse team members will be on site with equipment to demonstrate and answer questions about the sport. Equipment will be available for attendees to try and play wheelchair lacrosse. Visit their  Facebook page to learn more! Learn more

    Wheelchair Lacrosse
  • Performance by our hometown dance team! Experience the power of wheels as they bring adaptive dance to life. After the show, stick around for a game where everyone is welcome. It’s a perfect opportunity for community and the joy of movement! Learn more at https://www.wheeliebabes.com. Learn more

    Wheelie Babes Dance & Community
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    Face, arm, and hand painting are great ways for children to dress up – no costume required! Kids delight in this opportunity to transform their appearance! Painting is complimentary and paints are approved professional face paints that will wash off with soap and water. Just… Learn more

    Face Painting
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    Adaptive Golf

    Presented by Gianna Rojas (One Handed Lady Golfer and Founder, Adaptive Golfers)

    The game of golf provides a wonderful recreation opportunity for all. But golf is so much more than just a leisure game or a sport. It can be a therapeutic activity for individuals with different (not dis-) ABILITIES. Adaptive golf means understanding how to apply… Learn more

    Adaptive Golf
  • Meet the young ladies of this amazing Texas-based wheelchair dance troupe! Ayita is a dance class for children who use wheelchairs with a mission to inspire, encourage, and build confidence! Abilities Expo is thrilled to welcome these talented young dancers to the show. They will… Learn more

    Ayita Wheelchair Dance Performance and Class
  • Dallas Stars Sledhockey team members will be on site with sledhockey equipment to demonstrate and answer questions about the sport. Equipment will be available for attendees to sit in a sled and see what it’s like.Visit their Instagram page and Facebook page for more information. Learn more

    Sledhockey
  • A demonstration of adaptive doubles pickleball.  Learn more at https://www.northtexasusa.org/. Learn more

    Pickleball Demo
  • Meet world-class athlete and Paralympian Jarryd Wallace at the Toyota booth! He has an impressive three Paralympics, four world records and three gold medals from the World Championship Games under his belt. Come take a selfie, get his autograph and hear his amazing journey firsthand.… Learn more

    Meet Paralympian Jarryd Wallace in the Toyota Booth