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Want to add an exciting new activity to your life? Abilities Expo showcases a wide range of special events that not only entertain, they also give you the opportunity to test your own skill, expand your interests and find out how you can become involved in the local New York Metro area.
More events added each week. Check back for details!
- Try a host of different adaptive sports
- Transform your face at the face painters
- Learn how to work with assistance dogs
- Experience the future of assistive technology today
- See the newest features available for manual and power wheelchairs
* Please note dates and times of workshops are subject to change without notice. Abilities Expo is not responsible for the materials or opinions of the speakers.
Events & Activities At-A-Glance
Friday, May 21, 2010
All Day
Adaptive Climbing Wall
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Assistance Dogs Demonstration
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ballroom and Latin Wheelchair Dancing Demonstration
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Table Tennis Demonstration
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Manual Wheelchair Review
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wheelchair Super X Fun Course
Saturday, May 22, 2010
All Day
Adaptive Climbing Wall
11:00am - 11:30am
Assistance Dogs Demo
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Discover Neurotechnology
1:00pm - 1:30pm
“Music By Prudence” Meet the film’s director and star
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Face Painting
1:45pm - 2:15pm
Meet Ms. Wheelchair America!
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wheelchair Super X Fun Course
Sunday, May 23, 2010
All Day
Adaptive Climbing Wall
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Table Tennis Demonstration
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Face Painting
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Power Wheelchair Review
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meet Ms. Wheelchair America!
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wheelchair Super X Fun Course
Events & Activities Descriptions
** More events added each week. Check back for details!
Friday, May 21, 2010
All Day
Adaptive Climbing Wall
Mark Wellman, adventure athlete and motivational speaker, will demonstrate his innovative climbing techniques and adaptive sports gear. Adaptive climbing is not just for the experienced athlete with disabilities. This activity is for anyone who has the desire to explore and try something different. Using Wellman’s custom climbing equipment, anyone with a disability can participate! Rock climbing is a powerful tool for building confidence and establishing reachable goals. Participants will learn how a successful climb is the result of fundamental teamwork. Climbing is not only a fun and challenging sport, but it also provides health benefits to improve better strength and flexibility. Mark is a former Paralympian and Park Ranger, and is the first paraplegic to summit El Capitan and Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. He dedicates his time to improving the quality of life for adults and children with disabilities including our disabled war veterans.
Mark Wellman, No Limits
Sponsored by Libertator Medical Supply
12:00pm – 12:30pm
Assistance Dogs Demonstration
Presented by Darlene Sullivan, Executive Director/Founder, Canine Partner For Life and a Service Dog
Many people can benefit from the assistance of a service dog and don’t even know it! This life-changing partnership can bring a reduction of pain, increased safety and the fulfillment of personal goals and dreams. The presenter (who has Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome) will share her experiences with service dogs and demonstrated a few of the many ways she and her dog work together to achieve independence in various areas of life. Explore the options available for people with different disabilities and have an opportunity meet an assistance dog!
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ballroom and Latin Wheelchair Dancing Demonstration
Sandra Fortuna, author of Wheel Ease and editor of Rolling Along
Learn wheelchair dancing from one of the choreographers for Dancing On Wheels, the first TV series about people with disabilities. Sandra and dancers representing U. S. Wheelchair Dancing Association, will present a demonstration of ballroom and latin wheelchair dancing. Then it's your turn to learn some steps! Attendees of all ages and mobility levels are welcome to join us to learn the steps to dances like the Fox Trot, Salsa, or Cha-Cha, working with an able-bodied partner. Individual dancers are welcome! Wheelchair Dancing crosses the boundaries of age, gender, and physical ability and includes individuals using manual or power chairs with varying levels of ability. Sandra Fortuna is the author of Wheel Ease, the dance teachers’ dancing manual and editor of Rolling Along, a newsletter for an about wheelchair dancing and dancers.
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Table Tennis Demonstration
David Lega was born with AMC, a serious disability which means he is paralyzed in both arms and lacks muscles in his legs. The doctors told his parents that it was unlikely that he’d ever be able to sit up by himself without support. But David started training and today he is a two-time Paralympian in swimming with multiple world records. David is also an entrepreneur and recipient of “The Outstanding Young Person of the World” award. David will demonstrated one of his favorite pass times, adaptive table tennis, which he learned to play at the age of 12. This game is one of the also most enjoyable sports on the Paralympic Games program.
David Lega, LegaWear
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Manual Wheelchair Review
Modern manual wheelchairs are more advanced than ever and can be equipped with a many options to meet your needs! Join us for a showcase some of the exciting products on display at Abilities Expo including chairs, cushions, wheels and more. Learn some key principles and questions that will help you to work more effectively with your therapist and dealer to be sure you get the best chair for you.
Presented by Users First Alliance
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wheelchair Super X Fun Course
Presented by Trevair Chair and Trevor Snowden
Sponsored by Fornos Law Firm, Chloe Magazine, PMW, X-Core, Ralph's Riders, Abilities Expo and Trevair Chair
This event is fun and open to everyone regardless of ability! Enjoy yourself as you ride around this cool obstacle course. Use your own chair or transfer to a Trevair Chair with Electric Scooter. Trevair Chairs, developed by wheelchair athlete Trevor Snowden, are active lifestyle wheelchairs that are specially designed with more suspension to reduce the shock and strain to your back. Trevor himself will be on hand to demonstrate the course and assist attendees with questions and skills. Wheelchair X provides a great opportunity to try out a different type of wheelchair!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
All Day
Adaptive Climbing Wall
Mark Wellman, adventure athlete and motivational speaker, will demonstrate his innovative climbing techniques and adaptive sports gear. Adaptive climbing is not just for the experienced athlete with disabilities. This activity is for anyone who has the desire to explore and try something different. Using Wellman’s custom climbing equipment, anyone with a disability can participate! Rock climbing is a powerful tool for building confidence and establishing reachable goals. Participants will learn how a successful climb is the result of fundamental teamwork. Climbing is not only a fun and challenging sport, but it also provides health benefits to improve better strength and flexibility. Mark is a former Paralympian and Park Ranger, and is the first paraplegic to summit El Capitan and Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. He dedicates his time to improving the quality of life for adults and children with disabilities including our disabled war veterans.
Mark Wellman, No Limits
Sponsored by Libertator Medical Supply
11:00am - 11:30am
Assistance Dogs Demo
More than ever assistance dogs are meeting the needs of people with different disabilities. Meet several assistance dogs and their human partners. Watch them demonstrate the many ways they work together to achieve independence in various areas of their lives. Following the demo, join us to learn some of the basic commands for the dogs.
Presented by Canine Companions for Independence
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Discover Neurotechnology!
Presented by Neurotechnology Network
Come learn about new technologies that are changing what is available to you for rehabilitation, assistive technology and ways to promote wellness. This event will demonstrate many technologies that are currently available as well as some new ones that are being developed. This is your opportunity to get up close to this technology. You will be amazed at what is becoming available and how it can improve daily living for people with disabilities.
1:00pm - 1:30pm
"Music By Prudence" - Academy Award Winner Best Documentary Short
Meet Director Roger Ross Williams and the Film's Star Prudence Mabhena
Prudence and the film's director Roger Ross Williams will speak about the film and Prudence's work to raise awareness about disability in Africa. Prudence will share her music with us and be available to meet with attendees and answer questions.
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Face Painting
Kids will delight at the opportunity to transform their face into a beautiful butterfly, a swashbuckling pirate, or a sweet kitten! Stop by the face painter’s stand between 1:00pm and 3:00pm for a complimentary face painting. Select designs only. Paints are FDA approved professional face paints and wash off with water. Just for kids, ages 18 and under.
Presented by Masquerade Facepainting
1:45pm - 2:15pm
Meet Ms. Wheelchair America!
Sponsored by Colours Wheelchair
Ms. Wheelchair America provides an opportunity for women who happen to be wheelchair users to successfully education and advocate for the more than 52 million Americans living with disabilities. Unlike traditional beauty pageants, Ms. Wheelchair America is a competition based on advocacy, achievement, communication and presentation. Meet the current Ms. Wheelchair America 2010, Erika Bogan, who is dedicated to giving other spinal cord injured patients and people with disabilities the hope and proof that life goes on and ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. Erika will share her experiences, meet with attendees and sign photos.
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wheelchair Super X Fun Course
Presented by Trevair Chair and Trevor Snowden
Sponsored by Fornos Law Firm, Chloe Magazine, PMW, X-Core, Ralph's Riders, Abilities Expo and Trevair Chair
This event is fun and open to everyone regardless of ability! Enjoy yourself as you ride around this cool obstacle course. Use your own chair or transfer to a Trevair Chair with Electric Scooter. Trevair Chairs, developed by wheelchair athlete Trevor Snowden, are active lifestyle wheelchairs specially designed with more suspension to reduce the shock and strain to your back. Trevor himself will be on hand to demonstrate the course and assist attendees with questions and skills. Wheelchair X provides a great opportunity to try out a different type of wheelchair!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
All Day
Adaptive Climbing Wall
Mark Wellman, adventure athlete and motivational speaker, will demonstrate his innovative climbing techniques and adaptive sports gear. Adaptive climbing is not just for the experienced athlete with disabilities. This activity is for anyone who has the desire to explore and try something different. Using Wellman’s custom climbing equipment, anyone with a disability can participate! Rock climbing is a powerful tool for building confidence and establishing reachable goals. Participants will learn how a successful climb is the result of fundamental teamwork. Climbing is not only a fun and challenging sport, but it also provides health benefits to improve better strength and flexibility. Mark is a former Paralympian and Park Ranger, and is the first paraplegic to summit El Capitan and Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. He dedicates his time to improving the quality of life for adults and children with disabilities including our disabled war veterans.
Mark Wellman, No Limits
Sponsored by Libertator Medical Supply
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Face Painting
Kids will delight at the opportunity to transform their face into a beautiful butterfly, a swashbuckling pirate, or a sweet kitten! Stop by the face painter’s stand between 12:30pm and 2:30pm for a complimentary face painting. Select designs only. Paints are FDA approved professional face paints and wash off with water. Just for kids, ages 18 and under.
Presented by Masquerade Facepainting
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Power Wheelchair Review
Modern power wheelchairs are more advanced than ever and can be equipped with a many options to meet your needs! Join us for a showcase some of the exciting products on display at Abilities Expo including chairs, standing features, cushions, wheels and more. Learn some key principles and questions that will help you to work more effectively with your therapist and dealer to be sure you get the best chair for you.
Presented by Users First Alliance
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Table Tennis Demonstration
David Lega was born with AMC, a serious disability which means he is paralyzed in both arms and lacks muscles in his legs. The doctors told his parents that it was unlikely that he’d ever be able to sit up by himself without support. But David started training and today he is a two-time Paralympian in swimming with multiple world records. David is also an entrepreneur and recipient of “The Outstanding Young Person of the World” award. David will demonstrated one of his favorite pass times, adaptive table tennis, which he learned to play at the age of 12. This game is one of the also most enjoyable sports on the Paralympic Games program.
David Lega, LegaWear
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meet Ms. Wheelchair America!
Sponsored by Colours Wheelchair
Ms. Wheelchair America provides an opportunity for women who happen to be wheelchair users to successfully education and advocate for the more than 52 million Americans living with disabilities. Unlike traditional beauty pageants, Ms. Wheelchair America is a competition based on advocacy, achievement, communication and presentation. Meet the current Ms. Wheelchair America 2010, Erika Bogan, who is dedicated to giving other spinal cord injured patients and people with disabilities the hope and proof that life goes on and ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. Erika will share her experiences, meet with attendees and sign photos.
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wheelchair Super X Fun Course
Presented by Trevair Chair and Trevor Snowden
Sponsored by Fornos Law Firm, Chloe Magazine, PMW, X-Core, Ralph's Riders, Abilities Expo and Trevair Chair
This event is fun and open to everyone regardless of ability! Enjoy yourself as you ride around this cool obstacle course. Use your own chair or transfer to a Trevair Chair with Electric Scooter. Trevair Chairs, developed by wheelchair athlete Trevor Snowden, are active lifestyle wheelchairs specially designed with more suspension to reduce the shock and strain to your back. Trevor himself will be on hand to demonstrate the course and assist attendees with questions and skills. Wheelchair X provides a great opportunity to try out a different type of wheelchair!
The date and times of Abilities Expo workshops, events and activities are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Please consult the website for the most current schedule.
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