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.]

Are you a wounded vet or supporter of the military and first responder community? Get your ticket for?MCON, an epic celebration of military culture and first responders, coming soon on October 24-27 at the Expo at World Market Center in Las Vegas! Come be part of a community that understands your sacrifices and celebrates your strength. Enjoy fun activities like Range Day, gaming, an automotive night and more alongside a compelling workshop series. Don't miss the "In Waves and War" panel, your front row seat to the ongoing battle against mental and physical diseases affecting veterans, as well as the breakthrough therapies that are transforming lives. As a token of our appreciation, use the exclusive code SUPERVIP to claim your complimentary tickets. We encourage you to share this offer with veterans, active duty service members, and first responders—it’s completely free for them and their families. Learn more at https://mcon.live/. [ID: A wheelchair-user is triumphantly slapping hands with his fellow veterans along with the message: Bringing Veterans Together.]

Amazing news! Our own #AbilitiesExpo Ambassador and Strategy for Access Foundation NFP Founder Vanessa A. Harris PE is featured on TEDxChicago Lighting the Way on Friday, September 27. Way to go, Vanessa! Her talk, "Access for Everyone," will highlight the critical need to create inclusive spaces and opportunities that are truly accessible to all—particularly those in the disability community. To live stream for free, click the link below, click the blue "Get Tickets" button, scroll to the bottom for the 100% off Livestream Experience Pass. https://lnkd.in/g64QkXjJ

Learning you have ADHD doesn't have to be a negative experience. Many with this diagnosis report they are creative, energetic, courageous and resilient. Learn your next steps in this EXCEPTIONAL PARENT MAGAZINE article. (Sept issue, pg 30). https://lnkd.in/eGGZ8AWH Click subscribe to get EP for free. [ID: A woman looks thoughtful as an illustration of her wide-ranging meditation emanates from her head.] Faye Simon-Harac

Get ready, South Florida! The world-famous?Rollettes? Los Angeles?are coming to you at?#AbilitiesExpo?Ft. Lauderdale! ?? Don't miss their special performance before the show opens on Saturday, October 19 at 10:30 am. For your free tickets to this awesome event, just click the link in the bio and be sure to check the Rollettes box when you register. The Expo is October 18-20 at Broward County Convention Center, Hall A. Can't wait to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gdjw5G73 [Video description: Rollettes?Danika Whitsett,?Conner Lundius?and?Joci Scott?were hits at Abilities Expo!]

Game-changing products and services, workshops on issues that matter, adaptive activities, maybe a love connection... You just never know what you are going to find at #AbilitiesExpo! Join us at our Ft. Lauderdale show on October 18-20 at Broward County Convention Center. Admission (as always) is free! https://lnkd.in/gdjw5G73 [ID: A wheeling couple steal a kiss at Abilities Expo.]