All posts tagged in: Abilities Expo

Betsy Bailey · Accessible Travel · Advocacy · Assistive Technology · Cerebral Palsy · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair Accessories

Oct 31

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Are You Prepared in an Emergency? ADAPTS Has Your Back

Editor’s Note: When retired flight attendant Robin Wearley received a call from her friend John Morris (the man behind WheelchairTravel.org) to discuss emergency evacuation protocol for wheelchair travelers, she realized the industry needed to ...

Betsy Bailey · Accessible Travel · Exercise · Health · Medical Devices · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair Sports

Oct 16

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Madman David Poole Invites You to Join His Outdoor Adventures

Townsend, Montana native “Madman” David Poole is rarely, if ever, indoors. If you do catch him in a place with indoor plumbing and heating, he’s either asleep at home or at work, traveling the country with the Abilities Expo as a ...

Betsy Bailey · Medical Devices · Rehabilitation Programs · Special Events · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life

Jun 19

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Cure Advocates Pay It Forward with SCI Peer Counseling Nationwide

A popular community program hosted by Cure Medical advocates aims to pay it forward by offering free spinal cord injury peer support events via local rehabilitation hospitals and nonprofit organizations nationwide.  The complimentary Pay It Forward ...

Betsy Bailey · Accessible Travel · Advocacy · Assistive Technology · Entertainment · Exercise · Health · Special Events · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair · Wheelchair Sports

Jun 07

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3 Accessible Activities to Add to Your Summer List

Summer is finally here, and there’s no better time to get out and enjoy the activities that go along with nice weather — barbeques with friends, outdoor concerts and festivals, camping, adventures sports — the list goes on! Wheel:Life picked ...

Betsy Bailey · Advocacy · Comfort Ambassadors · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Feb 12

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Comfort Conversations: Ralph’s Riders Launches Ride On In Life Campaign

For many people, the month of January represents a new beginning, an opportunity to make changes in your life where you feel you have failed in the past. As someone living with paralysis, I’ve come to the realization that there is no reason to ...

Betsy Bailey · Advocacy · Assistive Technology · Exercise · Health · Special Events · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Feb 08

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Five February Events Celebrating the Disability Community

February is a short month, but that doesn’t mean there’s no time for educational activities, fundraising, and fun! If you’re looking for ways to get involved in celebrating and supporting the disability community this month, consider one of ...

Betsy Bailey · Exercise · Health · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair Sports

Nov 13

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One Adaptive Athlete’s Story on How Perseverance Saved His Life

Editor’s Note:  From dancing to triathlons, 31-year-old Vincenzo Tufano is constantly on the move. This wasn’t always the case, though. After falling in 2010 due to muscular dystrophy, he lost nearly all mobility leaving him in an electric ...

Monica Manley · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Jun 15

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From Frustration to Innovation:  How Universal Vests is Changing Industry Standards

While studying physical therapy, the founders of Universal Vests learned to use a gait belt to lift and transfer patients just like every other aspiring PT student. After working in the field for a few years, they grew frustrated with the ...

Monica Manley · Comfort Ambassadors · Exercise · Health · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair · Wheelchair Sports · Youth Programs

Jun 04

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Comfort Conversations: Anyone Can Dance

Join us every other month for Comfort Conversations, a discussion series led by our Ambassadors who share their thoughts on issues affecting wheelchair users worldwide. Today’s topic is, Anyone Can Dance, written by Comfort Medical and Wheel:Life ...

Monica Manley · Exercise · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair · Wheelchair Sports

Mar 01

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Zebreda Dunham Powers Through Challenges on the Pitch and in Life

Editor’s Note:  Born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, Zebreda Dunham grew up in Maryland under the care of her parents. At the age of 24, she decided it was time to venture out on her own and start living the life she had always imagined ...

Monica Manley · Wheel:Life

Oct 20

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Experience It All At the Abilities Expo!

Days are becoming shorter, nights longer, and the holiday season is quickly approaching. 2017 will soon be history, but if you haven’t made it to an Abilities Expo yet this year, there’s still time! If you’re an East or West Coaster, come on ...

Monica Manley · Community Partners · Special Events · Wheel:Life

Aug 14

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The Abilities Expo is Coming To Boston!

Boston awaits with open arms. This September 8–10, head over to the Convention and Exhibition Center for the Abilities Expo, and enjoy a weekend full of fun, discovery, and enlightenment. Free Workshops! Get out your pad of paper, tablet, or ...

Monica Manley · Wheel:Life

Jun 19

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Gear Up for Abilities Expo Chicago

Calling all Midwesterners — Abilities Expo is coming to Chicago! As always, this year’s expo will offer an array of free workshops, the chance to try adaptive sports, and nearly one hundred exhibitors showcasing the latest in assistive ...

Monica Manley · Assistive Technology · Community Partners · Spinal Cord Injury · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

May 23

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Following Your Inner Guidance with Kristina Rhoades and How National Ramp is Helping Her Do It

Editor’s Note: Kristina Rhoades is a mom, wife, speaker, writer, and life coach. She endured a complete spinal cord injury at the age of 10 months, leaving her in a wheelchair for life. As an avid advocate for the disability community, she ...

Monica Manley · Assistive Technology · Community Partners · Special Events · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair · Wheelchair Accessories

Apr 26

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Refuel and Rejuvenate At Abilities Expo New York Metro

East coasters, or anyone within striking distance, gear up for Abilities Expo New York Metro! From May 5-7, 2017, the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center will transform into a playground and informational hub for the disabled and their caregivers. ...

Monica Manley · Spina Bifida · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Apr 24

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Criptaedo: Breaking Boards and Barriers

Editor’s note: Paul Brailer, aka Criptaedo, was born with spina bifida. He uses both a wheelchair and braces with crutches. After being told “he couldn’t” throughout his youth, he decided he could. I grew up going to public schools in Ohio. ...

Monica Manley · Community Partners · Special Events · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Feb 07

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Educate, Energize, and Enlighten at Abilities Expo Los Angeles

The Abilities Expo is back in Los Angeles and gearing up to show you a great time! With numerous workshops and speakers, and over 150 exhibitors, you are sure to find your cup of tea. Whether you’re looking to test the latest technology, try out a ...

lisagetsocial · Community Partners · Special Events · Special Offers · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Nov 12

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Hit the Road with Abilities Expo: Coming to San Jose, DC + Canada!

Wheel:Life is preparing to hit the road for the Bay Area  Abilities Expo, taking place Friday, Nov. 18 – Sunday, Nov. 20. With two U.S. shows remaining for the year (Bay Area and DC Metro) and new stops in Canada next year, the Abilities Expo is ...

lisagetsocial · Accessible Travel · Assistive Technology · Community Partners · Special Events · Wheel:Life

Sep 22

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ElDorado Mobility Donates Accessible Van to Lori’s Voice, Helping Michigan Families with Disabilities

ElDorado Mobility, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of adapted vehicles, is a strong community supporter and often participates in community events that strengthen resources for organizations that serve people with disabilities.  During ...

lisagetsocial · Spina Bifida · Wheel:Life · Wheelchair

Aug 23

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Michele Leahy Shares Financial Help for Disability Life Planning

Editor’s Note: Forty-three-year-old Michele Leahy owns M. Leahy & Associates, and she is a disability life planner. She helps people with disabilities navigate adult systems when they’re transitioning out of high school. Many young ...