Los Angeles Expo Workshops
Empower your abilities with this incredible line up.
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Welcome to the Altimate Academy! Standing has been a recognized therapeutic intervention for individuals with SCI/D, but there are also benefits for individuals with other diagnoses, including stroke, MS, and acquired brain injury. This course will discuss the evidence on the effectiveness of incorporating standing… Learn more
![[CEU Session] Managing Lower Extremity Contractures: The Role of Supported Standing](https://cdn.abilities.com/uploads/sites/21/2025/02/ceu-altimate-2.jpg)
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Welcome to the Altimate Academy! Children learn and develop skills through experiences with their environment. Children with neuromotor delays require assistance to enable them to have these varied experiences that foster growth and development. The introduction of a supported standing program as early as 9… Learn more
![[CEU Session] The Importance of Standing on Early Development](https://cdn.abilities.com/uploads/sites/21/2025/02/Zing-Medical-_-Katie-Wilke-Co.-137-of-157-scaled.jpg)
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Living with a disability is expensive, but an ABLE account can help! ABLE Accounts are tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts that allow people with disabilities to save money without impacting eligibility for public benefits. CalABLE is California’s ABLE Program and will be hosting this session.… Learn more
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How can my kitchen be made more accessible? Can kitchen appliances be more user-friendly? Could I retrofit my bathroom to include a spacious roll-in shower? Where should plumbing fixtures be located, and what type? Who should I hire to make sure my home renovation project… Learn more
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From Red Tape to Real Care: How to Navigate Healthcare Hurdles Successfully” is an insightful workshop by Nurse Linda Schultz of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. In this session, participants will learn practical strategies for overcoming common obstacles in the healthcare system, such as… Learn more
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Do you feel like you’ve been spinning in circles, trying to help your child communicate? This presentation is your roadmap to becoming the confident, knowledgeable advocate your child needs. From navigating IEP disagreements to finding support in your community, you’ll discover that you already have… Learn more
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Join Nikki and Jesi, both certified nutrition coaches and personal trainers, for Empowered Eating! Empowered Eating is a transformative workshop that provides practical tools to reduce inflammation, foster a positive mindset around food, and understand how to nourish your body to stay strong, healthy, and… Learn more
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Universal Design is the design and composition of an environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or disability. It is a term commonly used in architecture but can… Learn more
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Individuals with chronic medical conditions and long-term disabilities who have a permanent need for a wheelchair require a comprehensive, detailed evaluation of their physical, functional and environmental needs to allow clinicians and ATP suppliers to make appropriate Assistive Technology recommendations for a successful outcome. This… Learn more
![[CEU Session] Empowering Participation: Mobility Device Air Travel Considerations](https://cdn.abilities.com/uploads/sites/21/2024/12/ceu-8003.jpg)
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Living with a disability is expensive, but an ABLE account can help! ABLE Accounts are tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts that allow people with disabilities to save money without impacting eligibility for public benefits. CalABLE is California’s ABLE Program and will be hosting this session.… Learn more
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Individuals with chronic medical conditions and long-term disabilities who have a permanent need for a wheelchair require a comprehensive, detailed evaluation of their physical, functional and environmental needs to allow clinicians and ATP suppliers to make appropriate Assistive Technology recommendations for a successful outcome. This… Learn more
![[CEU Session] Transportation & Community: Participation Among Power Wheelchair Users](https://cdn.abilities.com/uploads/sites/21/2024/12/ceu-8002.jpg)
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Did you know that you can fundraise to cover the costs of everything you see at Abilities Expo? From power wheelchairs to accessible vehicles, from adaptive bikes to home modifications. And more! Help Hope Live wants to help make this happen! Come find out how… Learn more
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From Red Tape to Real Care: How to Navigate Healthcare Hurdles Successfully” is an insightful workshop by Nurse Linda Schultz of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. In this session, participants will learn practical strategies for overcoming common obstacles in the healthcare system, such as… Learn more
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Do you feel like you’ve been spinning in circles, trying to help your child communicate? This presentation is your roadmap to becoming the confident, knowledgeable advocate your child needs. From navigating IEP disagreements to finding support in your community, you’ll discover that you already have… Learn more
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Join married couple and disability advocates Shane and Hannah Burcaw for an open audience Q&A session. Come ready with questions about their work as content creators, writing books, and their interabled love story. Learn more
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The Ms. Wheelchair California competition is indeed a significant event, providing a platform for contestants to share their stories and advocate for disability awareness. The next competition is scheduled for March 8, 2025. The winner will represent California in the Ms. Wheelchair America competition, where state… 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 that you can fundraise to cover the costs of everything you see at Abilities Expo? From power wheelchairs to accessible vehicles, from adaptive bikes to home modifications. And more! Help Hope Live wants to help make this happen! Come find out how… Learn more
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When life throws us a curveball it can rock us to the core. We ask ourselves, “Why me?” But the question can unfortunately be unanswerable. The future can look daunting, uncertain, and even overwhelming. So, what do we do? And where do we start? In… Learn more
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Do you feel like you’ve been spinning in circles, trying to help your child communicate? This presentation is your roadmap to becoming the confident, knowledgeable advocate your child needs. From navigating IEP disagreements to finding support in your community, you’ll discover that you already have… Learn more
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Discover how people with disabilities can become consumers of The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). If you seek independence through employment, DOR can assist you. This workshop will also provide an understanding of the DOR/Mobility Evaluation Program (MEP) process and how the determination of a person’s ability… Learn more
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Confidently navigate California’s Regional Center system in this empowering 30-minute session. Whether you’re a parent advocating for your child or an individual with a disability seeking resources, this workshop will provide actionable strategies to unlock services tailored to your needs. Led by two advocates who… Learn more
