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Getting to Abilities Expo
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Avenue,
Edison, NJ 08837
Get directions to the expo from any location
From Route 1 & 9 Southbound:
Exit at “Bonhamtown” onto Main Street, continue for ½ mile to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light onto Route 514 East (Woodbridge Avenue). Turn right at the Sheraton Hotel into Raritan Center. Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From Route 1 Northbound:
After crossing the Raritan River Bridge, get into the right lane. After passing, “Open Road Honda”, take the 3rd right hand exit for Route 514/Woodbridge Avenue. Follow Woodbridge Avenue for 3-4 miles. Make a right at the Sheraton Hotel into Raritan Center and Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From Route 287 South:
Follow 287 South to Route 514 West labeled “Raritan Center”. Follow jug handle on the right hand side to traffic light and then follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From the NJ Turnpike (NORTH AND SOUTH)
Follow the NJ Turnpike to Exit 10. Bear right after you go through the tollbooth, following Route 514 West to Raritan Center. Take the first exit marked Raritan Center and Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From the Garden State Parkway Southbound:
Follow the Parkway to Exit 129. Take Route 287 North to Route 514 West. Follow Route 514 West to the first exit marked Raritan Center and Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From the Garden State Parkway Northbound:
Follow the Parkway to Exit 127. Follow Highways 287N/440S to Route 514 West. Route 514 West is the first exit from this route. Follow Route 514 West to the first exit marked Raritan Center. Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From Route 35 & Route 9 North:
Follow Routes 35 & 9 over the Driscoll Bridge, bear right at the end of the bridge. Take the second exit labeled “Raritan Center/ Riverview Drive”. Get into the far right lane and take the Raritan Center Exit. Follow this route all the way down to the second light. Make a right onto Parkway Place. At then, make a left onto Raritan Center Parkway. Follow signs from here which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From Route 278 Westbound:
Take the Goethals Bridge onto the New Jersey Turnpike South. Follow the Turnpike to Exit 10. Bear right after you go through the tollbooth, following Route 514 West to Raritan Center. Take the first exit marked Raritan Center and Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From Brooklyn & Staten Island Via Outerbridge:
Take the Staten Island Expressway (RTE 278) to Outerbridge Crossing into New Jersey. Three miles from the bridge are signs for Route 514, Raritan Center. Be in the right lane so you can exit at 514 West Bonhamtown. Follow signs to Raritan Center, exit there and follow jug handle to light. Follow signs for EXPO HALL located throughout the Industrial Park.
From Brooklyn & Staten Island Via Goethals Bridge:
Take the Staten Island Expressway (RTE 278) to the Goethals Bridge. This will bring you into New Jersey. Follow signs to the New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 10. After Toll Plaza, Bear right and follow signs to 514 West/Raritan Center. Stay in two right lanes and follow jug handle to light. Follow signs posted throughout the Industrial Park for EXPO HALL.
From New York City, Philadelphia, or anywhere in New Jersey by train or bus:
Please visit www.njtransit.com to plan your itinerary. The closest train station to the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center is Metuchen Station. For example, if you are coming from Manhattan, log onto www.njtransit.com and find the Trip Planner at the top of the home page. Enter Penn Station New York in “Travel From,” enter Metuchen Station in “Travel To,” indicate your preferred day and time of travel, and click the Accessible option if appropriate. The travel planner will do the rest!
For maps and directions, please visit here.
Parking and Drop-off:
Parking is free and located all around the convention center property. If you would like to drop off any passengers before you park, please do so at the flag pole in front of the EXPO HALL.
Transport to the expo
Free Shuttle from Metuchen Station
Provided by Abilities Expo
Accessible, round-trip transportation from Metuchen Train Station to Abilities Expo will be provided free-of-charge to expo-goers travelling to the event by train.
Shuttle hours:
- Friday, May 3: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday, May 4: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday, May 5: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Two shuttles each holding 2 wheelchairs plus seating for non-disabled passengers will do laps between Metuchen Station and the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center during the hours of operation. The ride will take approximately 30 minutes, one way.
The shuttle will feature an Abilities Expo sign prominently on the side door panel. Those travelling southbound from New York City should exit the rear of the train to meet the shuttle at the wheelchair accessible ramp at Pennsylvania Avenue and Station Place, pictured blow:
Passengers returning to Metuchen Station will be dropped off at Woodbridge Avenue and Main Street, pictured here:
Free Shuttle from Local Hotels
One shuttle and two wheelchair accessible vehicles will pick up and drop off passengers at the Delta by Marriott, the Hilton Garden Inn and the Sheraton Edison Hotel. Shuttle hours are:
- Friday, May 3: 10am -12pm; 4pm-6pm
- Saturday, May 4: 10am-12pm; 4pm-6pm
- Sunday, May 5: 10am-12pm; 3pm-5pm
NJ Transit’s Access Link
Access Link is the public, paratransit service for people with disabilities who are unable to use the NJ Transit local fixed route bus systems. In order to use Access Link, you must first apply for eligibility. Click here for more information.
Access Link service is comparable to the bus in that it is available during the same days and hours as the regularly scheduled local fixed route bus service, including weekends and holidays.
Eligible individuals may make transportation appointments to the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center for Abilities Expo any day between the hours of 7:30am and 4:30pm by calling (973) 491-4224 [TTY (800) 955-6765]. Same day reservations can not be accommodated. Click here for more information on Access Link’s riding policies.
NJ Transit
From New York City, Philadelphia, or Anywhere in New Jersey by Train or Bus:
NJ Transit provides accessible travel via rail and bus from all over New Jersey, New York City and Philadelphia. Please visit www.njtransit.com to plan your itinerary. The closest train station to the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center is Metuchen Station. For example, if you are coming from Manhattan, log onto www.njtransit.com and find the Trip Planner at the top of the home page. Enter Penn Station New York in “Travel From,” enter Metuchen Station in “Travel To,” indicate your preferred day and time of travel, and click the Accessible option if appropriate. The travel planner will do the rest!
Other Transportation
Gold Medal Transport (732) 994-9929
Hotel accommodations
We want your visit to the expo to be a positive experience both on and off the show floor. Please consider our stylish hotel partners to accommodate your lodging needs:
Courtyard Edison Woodbridge
Hilton Garden Inn Edison / Raritan Center
Sheraton Edison Hotel
Connections Housing is the ONLY official housing company for Abilities Expo. To ensure that your hotel accommodations are booked under the official negotiated hotel and room rates for Abilities Expo, please only book through Connections Housing. Beware of soliciting travel agencies! In past years we have been alerted of several travel agencies aggressively soliciting event attendees. It is important to note that the information these agencies provide is often untrue, many times involving non-existent room blocks, non-refundable deposits and false rates.
Connections Housing can be reached at (866) 364-9508 and (310) 590-4729 from 6 am to 3 pm, Pacific Standard Time.
Frequently asked questions
Abilities Expo New York Metro will be at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, at 97 Sunfield Avenue in Edison, NJ on May 3-5. Click here for directions. For a full schedule of all expos around the US, click here.
Expo hours are 11am-5pm on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, and 11am-4pm on Sunday, May 5.
Yes, just click here to register.
Never. Please refer to our privacy policy.
When you register yourself, just indicate how many adults in your household will be joining you as your guests. Adults only, do not include any guest under 18 years old in that count. If you are accompanied by adults who do not reside with you, they should register separately.
If you have pre-registered, proceed to the registration desk for check-in. If you have the text message you received the morning of the expo or your confirmation email, you will receive a wristband. The wristband is good for all three days of the expo. If you do not have a smartphone, please proceed to the registration counter and we will accommodate you. If you have not pre-registered, you can register onsite; we only need you to answer a few questions, not more than 2 minutes.
Click here to see the companies and organizations that will have a booth at the expo. If you would like to drill down by product category, click Search, then the product category that interests you.
Enjoy game-changing products, services and resources, free workshops and fun, adaptive events and activities. Check the schedule!
Thanks so much for sharing the new about Abilities Expo with your network. Click here to find a flyer, pre-made social media graphics and web banners. If there is anything else you need, please email [email protected].
These transportation options may be helpful. For those traveling by public transportation, we have a free, accessible, round-trip shuttle between Metuchen Station and the expo at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center.
You sure can! Stay tuned for more information.
Pride Mobility is sponsoring complimentary loaner scooters on a first-come, first-served basis near Registration. A government-issued photo ID is required to participate in this offer. This service is available during show days and hours until 2:00 pm on Sunday, the final day of the event.
Yes, American Sign Language interpretation services is a complimentary service and is offered on a first come, first served basis for up to 40 minutes during show days and hours.
Yes, Sunrise Medical is the official Free Wheelchair Repair Pavilion sponsor of Abilities Expo and located in booth #515. However, other companies will also repair their own products in their booths.
Yes, please, as long as the animal is under your control (leashed) at all times. There is a service dog relief area onsite.
Because the chemicals used in many products may make some people allergic and even ill, we strongly advise our attendees not to use any scented products that may prohibit other attendees from enjoying the expo.
The facility has increased accessible parking spaces at the expo. Parking at the NJCEC is free. Click here for parking and drop-off directions.
Click here to book your stay with one of our hotel partners. Make your reservations through the website early as accessible rooms are limited.
We’re sorry to miss you but hope you can join us next year! Here’s a link to the exhibitor list with contact info. If you see something that interests you, you can reach out to the exhibitor directly.
Happy to help! When the Abilities Expo New York Metro Exhibitor Kit is live, you will find a link here. It will contain information on your booth specs, load-in and load-out procedures, booth furniture, electrical and more. If you have any other questions, please contact your sales representative.
We’d love for you to join us! Please click here for more information.
Great! You can submit a proposal here.
Great! You can submit a proposal here.
If you still have a question, please email [email protected].