The Ultimate Disability Resource
In my experience, the Abilities Expo is the ultimate resource—The umbrella for most things related to the disability community, literally, under one roof!
I have presented on stage, displayed my own company booth, worked for other corporations in their booths, and attended various Abilities Expo’s around the country many times over the years (watch the video of my experience at the Abilities Expo in Chicago).
I can confidently tell you, that no matter which expo you attend, you will not be disappointed.
The sheer quantity of community information, adaptive technology, non-profit resources and activity based therapy & sport programming is overwhelming—in most cases it takes multiple days to explore all the expo has to offer.
If you can’t make it out to an expo, the abilities.com website is a powerful platform to search through an extensive database of local, regional and national resources.
From their website:
“You are not alone! Whatever questions you have about your unique experiences, there are people and resources out there to help and we can point you in the right direction. In addition to the following articles, organizations and media outlets, you can also leverage the expertise of our team of ambassadors. These impressive men and women from the disability community are eager to assist.” Follow this LINK to their resource page.
The website also has comprehensive links for:
- Community News: Compelling stories and useful info for the Community
- Adaptive Sports: Get off the sidelines and get into the game!
- Parents and Caregivers: Your child with special needs deserves the best
- Assistive Tech: Innovative, cutting-edge technology to enhance your life
- Inclusive Recreation: Dance, art, travel, lifestyle and more. No limits!
- Heroes: Inspiring accounts of people whose challenges pushed them to greatness
- Disability Products: High-tech gizmos to clever daily living aides, all to help you
- Current Events: The latest on policies, perspectives, education and more
For your convenience, I have listed below all of the upcoming 2022 Abilities Expo locations and dates with links to those pages.
- Los Angeles Expo: March 4-6, 2022
- New York Metro Expo: April 29-May 1, 2022
- Toronto Expo: May 13-14, 2022
- Chicago Expo: June 24-26, 2022
- Houston Expo: August 5-7, 2022
- Phoenix Expo: September 9-11, 2022
- Miami Expo: November 4-6, 2022
- Dallas Expo: December 2-4, 2022
So whether you attend an Abilities Expo near you (which I highly recommend), or take a deep dive into their website, you are surely to discover a whole new world of possibilities.
My only recommendation is to take your time and enjoy!
I’d love to hear your Abilities Expo experience, leave a comment below and tell me all about it!
Happy exploring,
Aaron
