CHICAGO (June 26, 2018)—People with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, wounded veterans and health care professionals attending Abilities Expo (#AbilitiesExpo) on June 29–July 1, 2018 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago will discover the latest products, education and fun for all ages. The free event offers a chance to test drive cutting-edge technologies and is inclusive for all.
Show hours are Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Complimentary loaner scooters, wheelchair repair and sign language interpreters are also available during show hours.
Story Time for Kids
The Push is a beautiful tale of a lifelong friendship based on the real-life experiences of author Patrick Gray and illustrator Justin Skeesuck, who will read their story at the Expo. One friend pushes his friend's wheelchair on their countless adventures, while the other fuels their escapades with jokes. Inseparable from a young age, the boys learn from each other's unique gifts.
Latest Products and Services
Attendees experience cutting-edge products and services for people with a wide range of disabilities. They will find mobility products, devices for people with developmental disabilities, medical equipment, home accessories, essential services, low-cost daily living aids, products for people with sensory impairments and more. The Assistive Technology Showcase will feature breakthrough AT to empower the community to bridge the gap between ability and disability.
Relevant Workshops
A series of compelling workshops on travel, living with chronic pain, therapeutic cannabis, accessible home design, emerging therapies, financial planning, accessible vehicles and more are offered free-of-charge.
Adaptive Sports, Dancing, Assistance Animals, Climbing Wall and More
Attendees can get in the groove with daily dance demos from the Rollettes dance team and more. Service dog and horse therapy sessions will demonstrate their importance to the community. Expo-goers could discover their new favorite pastime with adaptive sports like quad rugby, boccia, tennis and the brand new sport of paracheer. There are other fun activities including an all-accessible adaptive climbing wall, an engaging game of chess and more.
Attendees will have a chance to win a free trip to Los Angeles to meet popular wheelchair dance team, The Rollettes.
Visit abilities.com/chicago for more information.
