Abilities Expo

Say hello to the award-winning SunTech UK (eFOLDi) Lite, the ultra-portable travel scooter weighing just 31 lbs (without the battery)! 🛴 Whether you’re hopping on a plane, train, bus, car or wherever life takes you, this fold-and-go travel companion is designed to keep you mobile and independent. Come to #AbilitiesExpo Ft. Lauderdale next weekend (October 18-20) at Broward County Convention Center to experience it for yourself! https://lnkd.in/gdjw5G73 [ID: There's no stopping this senior citizen as she explores London on her eFOLDi Lite travel scooter.]

Considering how much time people spend in their kitchens and bathrooms, don't you want it to be as accessible as possible? At #AbilitiesExpo Ft. Lauderdale, the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) architects will teach you how to create spaces that work for YOU with expert tips, design ideas and solutions to improve independence and comfort. This and so much more is happening FOR FREE on October 18-20 at Broward County Convention Center. Will we see you there? https://lnkd.in/gdjw5G73 [ID: A wheelchair-user positions herself in her accessible bathroom with the help of a grab bar. It reads: Accessible Kitchen & Bathroom Design. Ft. Lauderdale Abilities Expo | 10/19/2024 @ 11:45 AM ET]

#AbilitiesExpo Ft Lauderdale exhibitor SureHands Lift & Care Systems is GIVING AWAY A LIFT! 😁 (And they are partnering with one of our favorite satire magazines, The Squeaky Wheel, so it's generous AND funny.) It's super easy to enter. Just: > Follow @surehandslifts and @thesqkywheel on Instagram > Go to @surehandslifts, find this post (it's the second one) and tag a friend in the comments. > Submit your entry form here: https://lnkd.in/g2NXsUGr Easy peasy, right? But if you want to see this SureHands lift in action, come to Abilities Expo Ft. Lauderdale on October 18-20 at Broward County Convention Center. Admission is free, just sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gdjw5G73 [ID: Enjoy a tongue in cheek story about a man whose SureHands Lift allows him to keep from touching the ground "like a measly peasant." Giveaway instructions are on the last panel.]

Only ONE MORE WEEK until #AbilitiesExpo Ft. Lauderdale and Correspondent Dave Stevens and the whole team CAN NOT WAIT to meet you there! Admission is FREE so join us on October 18-20 at Broward County Convention Center for game-changing products, info-packed workshops, the all-inclusive Coloplast climbing wall, sports, dance, service dog and so much more. All you have to do is sign up: https://lnkd.in/gdjw5G73 [Video description: Get the 411 from attendees and exhibitors and see all the fun things you can look forward to at Abilities Expo!

Do you have your ticket to see the Rollettes™ Los Angeles Special Performance on at 10:30am before the show starts on Oct. 19 at #AbilitiesExpo Ft. Lauderdale? It's going to be incredible, empowering and a ton of fun! It's all free and you can get your ticket when you click the Rollettes box on the registration form here: https://lnkd.in/gdjw5G73 That's not all. You'll also find the resources you need, game-changing products, info-packed workshops, fun activities and more. Join us October 18-20 at Broward County Convention Center for everything Abilities Expo has to offer you. [ID: The world-famous Rollettes Dance Team shares their on stage and behind the scenes experience at Abilities Expo.]

Must-Attend Workshop at #AbilitiesExpo Ft. Lauderdale: Hurricane Season + The Disabled = Prepared 📢 As hurricane after hurricane makes landfall on Florida's shores each season, it is especially important for the disability community to be ready. Join SPINAL CORD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP OF SOUTH FLORIDA at 1pm on October 18 at Abilities Expo for a very timely emergency preparedness workshop. This session will cover crucial strategies and resources tailored specifically for people with disabilities and their families. Don’t wait for the next Category 5 to have a plan! 💪 Tag someone who needs to see this and mark your calendars! The Expo is October 18-20 at the Broward County Convention Center, Hall A. Admission is free, so sign up: https://lnkd.in/gdjw5G73 [ID: Palm trees and skyscrapers on Florida's shoreline are pelted with winds and rain.]

Dear Caregivers, You give your all, every single day. But who’s caring for you? If you’ve been feeling more drained than usual and struggling to find empathy—this could be compassion fatigue at work. Also known as secondary traumatic stress, it’s the exhaustion that sets in when you are constantly giving without recharging. This insightful Exceptional Parent Magazine article (Sept issue, pg 21) will help you recognize the signs and prioritize your well-being, too: https://lnkd.in/eGGZ8AWH Click subscribe to get EP for free. [ID: This caregiver’s deep strength and quiet resilience of caregivers is evident in her moment of reflection as is her need for rest and renewal.] Faye Simon-Harac

"It's a great bridge to understanding if you can get people laughing and see themselves in you." More pearls from Zach Anner on the Cerebral Palsy Foundation Cerebral Palsy Grows Up podcast. Happy World Cerebral Palsy Day, #AbilitiesExpo fam! [Video description: Zach Anner shares his thoughts on humor and the disability experience.]

Now THAT is the look of triumph! It's a look that can be yours, too, at #AbilitiesExpo Ft. Lauderdale on October 18-20 at Broward County Convention Center (Hall A). Scale up your adventures with the all-inclusive rock wall from Guinness record holding Paralympian Mark Wellman. In fact, he's the one that created the adaptive climbing equipment that allows YOU to conquer the wall, whatever your level of ability. This experience is sponsored by Coloplast. Admission to the Expo is free with registration and we CAN NOT WAIT to see you there. https://lnkd.in/gdjw5G73 [ID: Sporting the coolest knee socks ever, an Abilities Expo attendee reaches the summit of our all-inclusive adaptive climbing wall.]

NEW STORY: Service dog? Emotional Support Dog? Companion animal? Therapy? While they all play a crucial role in the disability community, the law views each category differently. Kristin Hartness of Canines for Disabled Kids shares the distinction in this compelling article: https://lnkd.in/gD-MjmV4 Don't miss Kristin's service dog demos at the rest of the 2024 Abilities Expos: > Ft. Lauderdale - October 18-20 at Broward County Convention Center, Hall A > Dallas - December 6-8 at Dallas Market Hall [ID: The audience is hanging on Kristen Hartness' every word at her Abilities Expo service dog demo.]