New York Expo Features
Here’s what we did in 2024. Stay tuned for the new 2025 line-up.
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Accessibility Help Desk, Provided compliments of Abilities ExpoThere will be American Sign Language interpretation services available to assist anyone requiring sign language translation at the Accessibility Help Desk in the Lobby in front of the Exhibit Hall. This is a complimentary service and is offered… 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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Meet representatives of disability and emergency management organizations who are active in emergency planning and are working to ensure the NY Metro region will be more resilient when disaster strikes. Gain vital personal preparedness tips to help you create realistic plans to meet your needs,… Learn more
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What tricks do you use to get yourself off the ground? How are your curb-hopping skills? Are you able-bodied and want to learn some manual wheelchair skills? We can help! Brush up on old skills and learn new ones from others. The Manual Wheelchair Skills… Learn more
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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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Accessible, round-trip transportation from the selected hotels to Abilities Expo will be provided free-of-charge to expo-goers. Please see each dedicated expo Show Services page for more information. Learn more
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Provided compliments of Sunrise MedicalFree maintenance will be provided on a first come, first served basis by Sunrise Medical. This service will end one hour before the show ends each day. Learn more
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Provided compliments of Pride Mobility Pride Mobility is sponsoring complimentary loaner scooters on a first-come; first-served basis to any attendee 18 years or older for use on the Expo floor. A government-issued photo ID is required to participate in this offer. This service is available… Learn more
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Not ever rider is prepared for a wheelchair evaluation; they may not know what to expect, what questions to ask, and they may feel as if decisions are being made on their behalf. This workshop is attended to empower the wheelchair rider to be an… 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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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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Stop by to see Help Hope Live will surprise 5-year-old Nyla with a customized Freedom Concepts adaptive bike. Due to Nyla’s periventricular leukomalacia, a brain injury experienced in the NICU, she now has weakness on her right side and encounters challenges with movement and coordination.… Learn more
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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
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Come discover how tennis offers opportunities for anyone to play and enjoy the sport! Join us to try both wheelchair tennis and adaptive tennis. Learn how you can play wheelchair tennis in the NY metro region. All ages and abilities are welcome! Learn more at… Learn more
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Come see a screening of of Just Hands: For the Love Of Racing, the TV show that follows the journey of Torsten Gross, a C6 quadriplegic, as he navigates the world of race car driving. Race car driving is one of the only sports that… 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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Two seasoned wheelchair riders will share with you tips and tricks to perform your own basic maintenance on your manual wheelchair. We’ll share with you tips on what tools to have nearby, even those you will want to carry with you. Just like a car,… Learn more
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Wheel With Me Adapt Fit is helping wheelchair users and non-wheelchair users achieve their health and fitness goals! This event is a place to provide education surrounding nutrition and fitness, as well as to build a community where we can all celebrate each other and… Learn more
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This Special Rollettes Performance on Saturday is full. If you would like to get on a waiting list, please click here. You’ll love this high-energy, live performance by The Rollettes – the incredible team of wheelchair dancers from Los Angeles! These women have created a… Learn more
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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
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Animals have been healers for a long time, and it is just recently that they have been recognized as an important part of holistic health. This presentation will provide an overview of different animals and the ways they contribute to our livelihood. It will break… Learn more
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Join the Center for Modern Dance Education (CMDE) for a short performance featuring a physically integrated cast of dancers, followed by an interactive dance workshop for all ages and abilities! Stretch your body and your imagination through the language of dance. Founded in 1962, CMDE… Learn more
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Pride Mobility® wants to hear from you! This dedicated sessions is an opportunity for you to provide our expert staff with direct feedback about your Pride products. If you are interested in sharing your ideas and experiences, we encourage you to register for the PRIDE… Learn more
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Enjoy a live dance performance by the members of Envision Dance Exchange and choreographed by Artistic Director Susan M. Coutts. Then it’s your chance to participate! Join the dancers and discover their spirit of dance! Dance Innovations and Envision Dance Exchange is proud to once… Learn more
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For both individuals receiving care and those providing it, juggling a complex medical situation with a disability can become challenging. Pain management, bladder and bowel routines, skin care, and more all compete for attention and trying to prioritize tasks can be exhausting. In this workshop,… Learn more
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Wheel With Me Adapt Fit is helping wheelchair users and non-wheelchair users achieve their health and fitness goals! This event is a place to provide education surrounding nutrition and fitness, as well as to build a community where we can all celebrate each other and… Learn more
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Quantum Rehab® wants to hear from you! This dedicated sessions is an opportunity for you to provide our expert staff with direct feedback about your Pride products. If you are interested in sharing your ideas and experiences, we encourage you to register for the QUANTUM… Learn more
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Want to travel? Join Kristy Lacroix of Wheelchair Escapes as she shares what she has learned over 30 years of hands-on experience planning travel for people who use wheelchairs or have other disabilities. Discover travel tips, ideas, and advice to help you say, “I can… Learn more
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Try adapted wheelchair basketball – a game built so anyone can play! The Adapted Wheelchair Basketball Program was created to afford children of all levels of physical abilities, the opportunity to play together as a team and to reach their highest potential as athletes. The… Learn more
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An informative and educational workshop for family members with loved ones of all ages with physical and/or intellectual disabilities or special needs! Many topics will be covered in this workshop. Including: guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, micro boards, wills, family trusts, special needs trusts, SSI (Supplemental… Learn more
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Explore dance-based exercises that work on both cognitive and physical skills to replenish the body. Class participants will be guided on ways to break old habits, find new pathways, and discover their own movement conceptions. Open to people of all ability levels and presented by… Learn more
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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
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Power Hockey is essentially floor hockey for power wheelchair users. The sport follows the rules and regulations of the United States Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association (USEWHA) and is open to all competent power wheelchair users. The Philadelphia Flyers Powerplay team is made up of about… Learn more
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Hosted by Emmy Award winning TV Host, Executive Producer and stroke survivor Christopher Ewing, this workshop is designed for stroke survivors, as well as their caregivers and loved ones. On April 21, 2018, Christopher suffered a near fatal hemorrhagic stroke while at his television studio… Learn more
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Experience all-abilities tap dancing! Learn how Tap-Dancing Hands Down works. Join in by tapping with the performers using your own abilities. Next, divide into groups to learn and have fun with “follow-ups” and “call and response” (standard tap-dancing skills). There will be a challenge between… Learn more
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This workshop is meant to provide families and caregivers of children who use various types of wheeled mobility devices with an overview of the different types of common seating and positioning devices. It will cover what each item is designed to do as well as… Learn more
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Students of all ages and all abilities will perform the most famous Michael Jackson dances from the Moonwalk to Thriller. All original choreography is taught by a professional Michael Jackson Tribute Artist. Come enjoy the performance and learn some of the most popular Michael Jackson… 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
