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Serving the Community
Los Angeles
Since 1979
2020
Show
Directory
& Buyers
Guide
www.Abilities.com
Los Angeles Convention Center • West Hall A
1201 S. Figueroa Street • Los Angeles, CA 90015
GEN E RAL I N FO
SHOW FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
HOURS Feb. 21 • 11am - 5pm Feb. 22 • 11am - 5pm Feb. 23 • 11am - 4pm
EVENT INFORMATION & REGULATIONS: FIRST AID
• Show Management is not responsible for loss or theft of personal The first aid office outside Hall A will be staffed during show days
belongings. and hours.
• There is no paging system available LOANER SCOOTERS Provided complimentary by Pride Mobility Products Corp.
• NO SOLICITATIONS PLEASE!! Solicitations to exhibitors or Pride Mobility Products Corp. will make loaner scooters* available for
expo attendees are not permitted by individuals, including visiting visitors to Abilities Expo in the Registration Area of
manufacturers who are not contracted exhibitors with Abilities Expo. If the Exhibit Hall.. Appropriate identification must be
you see anyone during the Expo hours soliciting another person, please provided
inform Show Management immediately. PERSONAL CARE SERVICE ATTENDANT*
• By registering for this event, attendees and their guests authorize A Personal Care Service Attendant* to assist guests during show hours
Abilities Expo to use any photographs taken of them during the expo. for their personal needs (rest room assistance, filling out forms, etc.) will
Uses may include promotional materials and activities. be available at the Accessibility Help Desk
• Photography or videotaping in the exhibit hall is prohibited unless SERVICE ANIMAL RELIEF AREA – A Service Dog Relief Area with
authorized by Show Management in writing. Please go to the amenities is located outside of the Exhibit Hall on the Plaza. We
Accessibility Help Desk in the Lobby in front of the Exhibit Hall if appreciate you picking up after your animal. Please, do not exit the
authorization is required. Permission from each booth exhibitor is front of the Convention Center as there are no provisions there.
required prior to taking booth photographs or videotaping.
– AREAS ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR –
ACCESSIBILITY HELP DESK – INFORMATION / LOST AND FOUND
Show-related questions may be answered at the Accessibility Help Desk ARTIST MARKET - Booth 154
in the Lobby in front of West Hall A. Any lost items will be held at the The Artist Market, coordinated by LA Goal features original creations
registration counter until the close of the show, when they will be given to from artists with disabilities for appreciation and purchase.
Building Security. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE - Booth 227
ADULT CHANGING ROOM (Room 102, accessed from front of Exhibit Test drive accessibility and special education apps at
Hall next to Registration) the AT Showcase, presented by Ability Tools.
There is a room adjacent to the registration area with a comfortable FOOD SERVICE
table that may be used to change a teen or adult in privacy. Please The food service and seating area is at the back of the hall behind
be sure to knock before entering and follow the instructions on the the Events Arena and will be open show days until one hour prior to
sign next to the table. If you have any questions about this, please show close.
ask for Show Management in the registration area. WHEELCHAIR REPAIR PAVILION Provided complimentary by Frog Legs Inc.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER* Free maintenance* will be provided in Booth #247. This
You may sign up to engage one of the two sign language interpreters* at service will end one hour before the show ends each day.
the Accessibility Help Desk.
DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this Show
HOST HOTEL Directory. However, Show Management cannot be held responsible for any errors or
Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Luxe City Center Hotel omissions. Opinions stated at the workshops/events are those of the speakers and not
899 Francisco St. • Los Angeles, CA 90017 1020 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90071 necessarily those of Abilities Expo. All workshops and events are subject to change or
cancellation without prior notice.
213.232.8800 213.748.1291
*These complimentary services are available on a first come/first served basis during
show days/hours.
Show Management Calendar of Events
Chairman New York Metro TABLE OF CONTENT S
Lew Shomer May 1- 3, 2020
President/CEO Chicago General Information...............................................................3
David Korse June 12-14, 2020
Floor Plan.................................................................................4
Operations /Registration Houston
Debbie Barbieri July 31-August 2, 2020 Events and Educational Workshops
Phoenix
Exhibit Sales
September 11-13, 2020 Friday.................................................................................... 6-7
Julienne Dallara
Valerie Teague Dallas Saturday............................................................................... 8-9
December 11-13, 2020
Introducing the narrowest, most Education/Events
Christine Selinger Los Angeles Sunday.............................................................................. 10-11
maneuverable Group 3 base in America.
2021-TBD
Marketing/PR Exhibitor Information
Kevaleen Lara
Exhibitor Listings..................................................................12
Abilities Expo
Test drive the Edge 3 StrettoTM at booth 703. 299 N. Euclid Ave.
2nd Floor • Pasadena, CA 91101
Product Categories..............................................................34
866-800-2002 • quantumrehab.com • lifeatilevel.com • tfyi Office: 310.405.1317
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Fax: 424.238.6358
E X H IB IT OR L I STI N GS
Los Angeles • February 21-23, 2020
EXHIBITOR BOOTH/ALPHA ROSTER
Los Angeles Convention Center • West Hall A 3 E Love............................................................................ 807
Aamsco Lighting, Inc..................................................... 925
Fornos Law Firm (Mayra Fornos)................................ 623
Free Wheelchair Mission............................................. 104
Quantum Rehab.............................................................. 703
Quantum Rehab.............................................................. 803
Abilitee Adaptive Wear................................................. 650 Freedom Concepts Inc.................................................. 948 Rally Hill-Climber............................................................ 556
Abilities Recovery Center........................................... 1010 Frog Legs, Inc................................................................. 245 Ralph’s Riders Foundation............................................ 722
Ability Center.................................................................. 615 Frog Legs, Inc................................................................. 155 Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.128
Ability Tools.................................................................... 227 GO! Mobility Solutions, LLC.......................................... 640 Real Food Blends........................................................... 230
Access Medical, Inc..................................................... 319 Handi Pac, The............................................................... 719 ReImagined by Annette................................................ 153
Accessible Festivals...................................................... 144 Hawaiian Moon.............................................................. 523 ReWalk Robotics............................................................ 726
Adapts.org..................................................................... 1018 Help Hope Live............................................................... 142 RGK Wheelchairs........................................................... 815
Adapt-Solutions............................................................. 233 Hill-Rom-Liko.................................................................. 834 Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship......................... 1127
Aero Mobility.................................................................. 929 If I Need Help.................................................................. 106 Rollettes, The.................................................................. 527
Ainsley’s Angels of America........................................ 170 In Motion Dentists......................................................... 333 Rolling With Me.............................................................. 628
Airbnb In-Home Accessibility...................................... 345 Infinite Aloe..................................................................... 919 ROWHEELS..................................................................... 427
ALBS Products............................................................... 921 Inspired by Drive............................................................ 329 Scouting.......................................................................... 638
Altimate Medical............................................................ 622 Integrative Hyperbaric Centers................................... 526 Shampoo Station, The................................................... 138
AMF Bruns of America................................................. 632 Invacare/Alber............................................................... 202 Shawna and Lala on the Radio.................................... 140
Amylior “AmySystems”................................................ 218 Invacare/TopEnd............................................................ 251 Sherman Oaks Medical Supplies, Inc........................ 215
Angel City Sports......................................................... 1013 Jewish Los Angeles Special Needs Trust............... 1133 Smart Adaptive Clothing............................................... 131
Apple West Home Medical Supply............................. 619 Kempf, Inc....................................................................... 445 SnapSlide...................................................................... 1014
Aquatic Access Inc....................................................... 346 Ki Mobility....................................................................... 424 Social Impact Center, The............................................ 911
Beds By George............................................................. 733 LA GOAL.......................................................................... 154 Socks 4 Balance............................................................ 318
Blue Buddha Therapeutics.......................................... 123 Law Office of Hakimi & Shahriari................................ 226 Sony Interactive Entertainment, LLC.......................... 709
Brain Education Strategies & Technology (BEST)... 126 LeafFilter North, LLC...................................................... 422 Southern California Gas Company.............................. 222
BraunAbility.................................................................... 403 Leggero............................................................................ 228 Southern California Resource Services for
Bridges to Inclusion...................................................... 646 LegTrek............................................................................ 912 Independent Living........................................................ 132
Cal MediConnect........................................................... 130 LEVO USA........................................................................ 544 Southern California Resource Services for
CALIF (Communities Actively Living Independent Liberator Medical Supply, Inc. - Adaptive Independent Living........................................................ 849
& Free)............................................................................. 547 Climbing Wall.................................................................. 645 Special Tomato.............................................................. 715
California Highway Patrol (CHP)................................. 339 LivetoRoll.org.................................................................. 112 Spina Bifida Association.............................................. 548
Call Before You Fall, Inc................................................ 554 Living Trust Company, The........................................... 546 Spinal-Network............................................................ 1012
Camp Wamp................................................................... 913 Los Angeles Commission on Disabilities................... 105 Spinergy, Inc................................................................... 903
CareerOneStop............................................................... 648 Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk........................... 252 Stealth Products Inc...................................................... 811
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare.... 134 Matia Robotics............................................................... 322 Straight Up Abilities....................................................... 122
Cattongue Grips............................................................. 551 METRO............................................................................. 739 Stroke Channel TV, The................................................ 944
Center for Achievement through Adaptive Physical METRO............................................................................. 745 Sunrise Medical (US) LLC............................................. 814
Activity/CSUN................................................................. 327 Metz & Harrison, LLP, Attorneys at Law.................... 450 Supracor, Inc.................................................................. 533
CHEELCARE..................................................................... 250 Mieron VR....................................................................... 550 SureHands Lift & Care Systems.................................. 833
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.................. 118 Mobile Wiz, LLC.............................................................. 349 Takano Company, Ltd.................................................... 246
City of Los Angeles - Targeted Local Hire Program.847 Mobility & Access......................................................... 456 Tech for Special Needs................................................ 904
ClearCaptions................................................................. 119 Mobility Lifter.................................................................. 728 Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs.................. 449
Coloplast Corp................................................................ 323 Mobility Professionals, Inc........................................... 723 Ti Arrow, USA................................................................. 906
CompactCath.................................................................. 629 MobilityWorks................................................................ 203 Together We Grow/Special Care................................ 727
Convaid|R82.................................................................... 614 Motion Composites........................................................ 714 TOYOTA MOBILITY........................................................ 415
Crutch’n It........................................................................ 634 My kOHzee...................................................................... 618 TravelAble LLC............................................................. 1020
Cure Medical.................................................................. 447 Myobuddy....................................................................... 120 Trexo Robotics............................................................... 729
Department on Disability City of Los Angeles........... 639 Nathaniel’s Hope........................................................... 108 TRIUMPH Foundation.................................................... 451
Diestco Mfg. Corp.......................................................... 357 NCART............................................................................. 256 UNAwheel....................................................................... 902
Disability Community Resource Center...................... 146 Neuro Muscular Connection....................................... 136 United Spinal Association............................................ 826
DisAbility Ministries Task Force, United Methodist No Ouchee Sock Assist................................................ 636 United States Adaptive Recreation Center............. 1125
Church............................................................................. 525 Numotion......................................................................... 308 VESCO Wheelchairs...................................................... 907
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund........... 1124 Paintings by Michael..................................................... 150 VMI................................................................................... 439
Disabled Sports USA..................................................... 121 Paralyzed Veterans of America/PVA Publications.1131 Wells Fargo..................................................................... 609
Donna On The Go........................................................... 254 Paralyzed Veterans of America/SoCal..................... 1129 Wheel the World............................................................ 644
Dream Sling Travel Pillow............................................ 545 Perfect Step, The........................................................... 457 Wheel:Life....................................................................... 347
Dynamic Health Care Solutions................................... 718 Permobil.......................................................................... 303 Wheelchair Repair Area............................................... 247
Earthquake Country Alliance....................................... 819 Permobil.......................................................................... 315 Wheelchair Repair Area............................................... 157
Easterseals Disabilities Services................................ 444 Potter Handy, LLP.......................................................... 423 Wheelchair Vans........................................................... 433
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles............ 110 Prairie View Industries................................................. 209 Wheelchair88................................................................. 344
EZ Outlet.......................................................................... 320 PRC/Saltillo..................................................................... 114 Wheelchairparts.net..................................................... 102
EZ-ACCESS..................................................................... 455 Pride Mobility................................................................. 603 Wheeleez, Inc................................................................. 115
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles............................................ 137 ProBed Medical USA Inc............................................. 627 Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA................................ 133
ENTRANCE Fold & Go Electric Wheelchairs.................................. 835 Pushrim - Life After Injury............................................ 124
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EVENTS & WORKSHOPS FRIDAY • Feb. 21 2020 FRIDAY • Feb. 21 2020 EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
Events, Workshops and Activities – The Total Abilities Experience! For
locations,
Abilities Expo showcases many events and workshops to entertain and educate! All while giving you the opportunity please refer
to try new activities, expand your interests, and discover ways to be more involved in the Southern California region! to the 2:30pm
Floor Plan
3:30pm Employment Panel Discussion
* Dates and times of workshops and events are subject to change without notice. The opinions presented at the workshops and events are those of the presenters and do not
necessarily represent the opinions of Abilities Expo. Workshop and events content should not be considered as a replacement or substitute for the services of trained professionals (page 4)
in any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical or legal matters. We encourage you to seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any
specific information presented in these workshops and events. Presented by: Panel Members with, Easterseals Southern California
Learn more: www.Easterseals.com/southerncal
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES 1:00pm
1:30pm Mini Fitness Clinic
3:45pm
Assistive Technology Showcase 4:45pm Therapeutic Value of Toys
Presented by: Jeffrey Lefkovitz, Abilities Recovery Center
Sponsored by: Ability Tools Location: Events Arena Presented by: Kendra Garcia, @TheOTStrategist
Location: Booth #227 Learn more: arc-la.com Learn more: Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram: @TheOTStrategist
Learn more: www.abilitytools.org
2:00pm
Roll with the Wind: Ride-Along Race Experience
Presented by: Ainsley’s Angels of America 2:30pm The Rollettes Los Angeles Presents!
Location: Booth #170 Presented by: The Rollettes
Learn more: www.ainsleysangels.org Location: Events Arena
Learn more: www.rollettesdance.com
Emergency Preparedness Resource Booth
Presented by: Earthquake, Fire, and Disability Preparedness Experts 3:00pm
from Earthquake Country Alliance, Government Agencies, and Non-
Profit Organizations
3:30pm Therapy Horse Demonstration
Location: Booth #819 Presented by: Joan Blank, Dream Catcher of Los Angeles
Learn more: www.earthquakecountry.org/disability Location: Events Arena
Learn more: http://www.dreamcatcherla.com/
Adaptive Climbing Wall
Presented by: Mark Wellman, Adventure Athlete, Paralympian, No 3:45pm
Limits Tahoe 4:30pm Wheelchair Tennis Experience
Sponsored by: Liberator Medical Supply, Inc.
Location: Booth #645 Presented by: Anthony Lara, Angel City Sports & West Coast
Learn more: www.nolimitstahoe.com Wheelchair Tennis Association
Location: Events Arena
Artist Market Learn more: Angelcitysports.org or www.wcwta.org/
Presented by: LA Goal
Location: Booth #154
Learn more: www.zotartz.com FREE WORKSHOPS
Sports Zone • See floor plan on page 4 for Workshop location.
• Workshops are first come first serve. Arrive early to get a seat!
Presented by: Angel City Sports
Location: Booth #1013
11:45am
12:45pm Accessible Home Design
Learn more: http://angelcitysports.org
Donna On The Go Web Series
Presented by: Peggy Lane, Producer and Director Presented by: Mark Thompson, Paralyzed Veterans of America
and Donna Russo, Star Learn more: http://www.pva.org/
Location: Booth #254
View episodes and learn more: www.donna-on-the-go.com
1:00pm Mosquitos, Mess Halls, and More Like Me:
The Importance of the Summer Camp Experience
FUN EVENTS 2:00pm
for Youth with Disabilities
Presented by: Annie Warner, Director of Stephen J. Wampler
12:00pm Foundation’s Camp Wamp
All About Service Dogs
12:45pm Learn more: https://www.campwamp.org
Presented by: Kristin Hartness, Executive Director, Canines for
Disabled Kids
Location: Events Arena
Learn more: www.caninesforkids.org
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EVENTS & WORKSHOPS SATURDAY • Feb. 22, 2020 SATURDAY • Feb. 22, 2020 EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
Events, Workshops and Activities – The Total Abilities Experience! For
locations, 11:45am Exploring Without Limits. Travel experiences
Abilities Expo showcases many events and workshops to entertain and educate! All while giving you the opportunity please refer
to try new activities, expand your interests, and discover ways to be more involved in the Southern California region! to the 12:45pm that you never thought possible!
* Dates and times of workshops and events are subject to change without notice. The opinions presented at the workshops and events are those of the presenters and do not Floor Plan Presented by: Alvaro Silberstein, Wheel the World
necessarily represent the opinions of Abilities Expo. Workshop and events content should not be considered as a replacement or substitute for the services of trained professionals (page 4)
in any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical or legal matters. We encourage you to seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any Learn more: https://gowheeltheworld.com
specific information presented in these workshops and events.
1:00pm Maintaining Health with
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES 11:30am 2:00pm Spinal Cord Injury
4:30pm Face Painting
This workshop is presented by the Christopher and Dana Reeve
Assistive Technology Showcase Presented by: We Adorn You Foundation and is geared toward anyone who lives with paralysis
Sponsored by: Ability Tools Location: Next to Events Arena from disease, injury or birth condition and their loved ones.
Location: Booth #227 Learn more: www.facepaintinglosangeles.net
Presented by: Nurse Linda, PhD, CRRN
Learn more: www.abilitytools.org Learn more: https://www.christopherreeve.orgn
12:15pm
Roll with the Wind: Ride-Along Race Experience 12:45pm Therapy Horse Demonst 2:30pm Auti Angel
Presented by: Ainsley’s Angels of America Cannabis 101: What You Need To Know!
Location: Booth #170 Presented by: Joan Blank, Dream Catcher of Los Angeles 3:30pm
Learn more: www.ainsleysangels.org Location: Events Arena
Learn more: http://www.dreamcatcherla.com/ Presented by: Felicia Carbajal, The Social Impact Center
Learn more: http://www.thesocialimpactcenter.org/
Emergency Preparedness Resource Booth 1:00pm Auti Angel’s FreeStyle Dance
Presented by: Earthquake, Fire, and Disability Preparedness Experts 3:45pm Fundraising for Medical Care
from Earthquake Country Alliance, Government Agencies, and Non- 1:30pm Workshop
Profit Organizations
4:45pm and Equipment
Presented by: Auti Angel, star of Sundance Channel’s Push Girls
Location: Booth #819 Location: Events Arena Presented by: Kelly Green, Help Hope Live
Learn more: www.earthquakecountry.org/disability Learn more: www.autiangel.net, www.autiangel.com Learn more: www.helphopelive.org
Adaptive Climbing Wall 2:00pm
Presented by: Mark Wellman, Adventure Athlete, Paralympian, No
Limits Tahoe
2:45pm Skateboarding
Sponsored by: Liberator Medical Supply, Inc. Presented by: The Skate Connection
Location: Booth #645 Location: Events Arena
Learn more: www.nolimitstahoe.com Learn more: http://www.theskateconnection.org
Artist Market 3:00pm
3:30pm The Rollettes Los Angeles Presents!
Presented by: LA Goal
Location: Booth #154
Learn more: www.zotartz.com Presented by: The Rollettes Speechless star
Sports Zone Location: Through the Exhibitions Micah Fowler
Presented by: Angel City Sports Learn more: www.rollettesdance.com Meet him in person Oct. 26.
Location: Booth #1013
4:00pm
4:30pm Seated Fitness and Stretching Class
Learn more: http://angelcitysports.org
Donna On The Go Web Series
Presented by: Peggy Lane, Producer and Director Presented by: Tiphany Adams, fitness professional and star of
and Donna Russo, Star Sundance Channel’s Push Girls
Location: Booth #254 Location: Events Arena
View episodes and learn more: www.donna-on-the-go.com Learn more: https://tiphanyadams.com
FUN EVENTS FREE WORKSHOPS
• See floor plan on page 4 for Workshop location.
11:15am • Workshops are first come first serve. Arrive early to get a seat!
12:00pm All About Service Dogs 11:15am
Presented by: Kristin Hartness, Executive Director, Canines for 11:30pm Book Reading with Margarita Elizondo
Disabled Kids
Location: Events Arena Presented by: Margarita Elizondo
Learn more: www.caninesforkids.org Learn more: www.rollingwith.org
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EVENTS & WORKSHOPS SUNDAY • Feb. 23, 2020 SUNDAY • Feb. 23, 2020 EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
Events, Workshops and Activities – The Total Abilities Experience! For
locations, 2:30pm You are Unique and Your Mobility Device
Abilities Expo showcases many events and workshops to entertain and educate! All while giving you the opportunity
to try new activities, expand your interests, and discover ways to be more involved in the Southern California region!
please refer
to the
3:30pm Should Be Too!
* Dates and times of workshops and events are subject to change without notice. The opinions presented at the workshops and events are those of the presenters and do not Floor Plan Presented by: Linda Bollinger PT, DPT, ATP, Sunrise Medical
necessarily represent the opinions of Abilities Expo. Workshop and events content should not be considered as a replacement or substitute for the services of trained professionals (page 4)
in any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical or legal matters. We encourage you to seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any
Learn more: http://www.sunrisemedical.com/
specific information presented in these workshops and events.
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES 11:30am
3:30pm Face Painting
Assistive Technology Showcase Presented by: We Adorn You
Sponsored by: Ability Tools Location: Next to Events Arena
Location: Booth #227 Learn more: www.facepaintinglosangeles.net
Learn more: www.abilitytools.org
12:30pm
Roll with the Wind: Ride-Along Race Experience
Presented by: Ainsley’s Angels of America 12:45pm Cheerleading Demonstration
Location: Booth #170 Presented by: Lynette Ingram & the Long Beach Beauties
Learn more: www.ainsleysangels.org Location: Events Arena
Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/longbeachbeauties/
Emergency Preparedness Resource Booth
Presented by: Earthquake, Fire, and Disability Preparedness Experts 1:00pm
from Earthquake Country Alliance, Government Agencies, and Non-
Profit Organizations
1:45pm Seated Fitness and Stretching Class
Location: Booth #819 Presented by: Tiphany Adams, fitness professional and star of
Learn more: www.earthquakecountry.org/disability Sundance Channel’s Push Girls
Location: Events Arena
Adaptive Climbing Wall Learn more: https://tiphanyadams.com
Presented by: Mark Wellman, Adventure Athlete, Paralympian, No
Limits Tahoe 2:00pm
Sponsored by: Liberator Medical Supply, Inc.
Location: Booth #645
2:30pm The Rollettes Los Angeles Presents!
Learn more: www.nolimitstahoe.com Presented by: The Rollettes
Location: Events Arena
Artist Market Learn more: www.rollettesdance.com
Presented by: LA Goal
Location: Booth #154 2:45pm
Learn more: www.zotartz.com
3:30pm Accessible Yoga For Everyone
Sports Zone Presented by: Sarah Starr, host of TV program “Happy Yoga with
Presented by: Angel City Sports
Location: Booth #1013 Sarah Starr”
Learn more: http://angelcitysports.org Location: Events Arena
Learn more: https://happyyoga.tv
Donna On The Go Web Series
Presented by: Peggy Lane, Producer and Director
and Donna Russo, Star
FREE WORKSHOPS
Location: Booth #254 • See floor plan on page 4 for Workshop location.
View episodes and learn more: www.donna-on-the-go.com • Workshops are first come first serve. Arrive early to get a seat!
FUN EVENTS 11:45am Create Lasting Memories Through
12:45pm Accessible Travel
11:30pm Presented by: A panel of travel experts from Airbnb
All About Service Dogs Learn more: www.airbnb.com/accessibility
12:15am
Presented by: Kristin Hartness, Executive Director, Canines for 1:00pm
2:00pm Cannabis Panel Discussion
Disabled Kids
Location: Events Arena
Learn more: www.caninesforkids.org Presented by: Melody Beattie, Tony Kremer, & Warren Blesofsky
Learn more: http://www.thesocialimpactcenter.org/
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E X HIB ITO R L ISTINGS
3 E Love................................................................ 807 extensive selection of custom manual and rehab wheelchairs
1510 Hubbard Ave • Batavia IL 60510 Phone: 877-335-6831 from major manufacturers of durable medical equipment, and we
Email: 3elove@gmail.com www.3Elove.com have full-time technicians available for repair services. Call us to
Social entrepreneurship company seeking to change societal schedule a free consultation, and we will educate you about your
perception of people with disabilities and their abilities through options and discuss those which will suit you best.
clothing, education, and art. Mission: Embrace diversity. Educate your
community. Empower each other. Love life. Wheelchairs are sexy! Accessible Festivals......................................... 144
6003 233rd Place SW • Movitlake Terrace WA 98043 Phone: 949-231-0516
Aamsco Lighting, Inc........................................ 925 Email: austin@accessiblefestivals.com
100 Lamp Light Circle • Summerville SC 29483 Phone: 843-278-0000
Fax: 843-278-0001 Email: carlenep@aamsco.com www.aamsco.com Adapts.org........................................................ 1018
Aamsco Lighting provides our customers with some of the finest 4945 17th Street • San Francisco CA 94117 Phone: 844-423-2787
Email: info@adapts.org www.adapts.org
bathroom mirror and lighting solutions available. Our products are
designed to not only highlight the décor of your bathroom; they are also Nobody likes to think about emergencies, but they can happen.
crafted to deliver functionality that can help people with special needs. How will you get out safely? ADAPTS is a portable & affordable
transfer sling designed to help people with disabilities evacuate
Abilitee Adaptive Wear.................................... 650 planes, trains, cruise ships, hotels, & more in the event of an
1609 Sanchez Street • Austin TX 78702 Phone: 512-220-9459 emergency. Lightweight & portable, the water- & flame-retardant
Email: saba@abiliteeadaptivewear.com www.abiliteeadaptivewear.com ADAPTS was invented by a flight attendant. Available for sale in
Abilitee Adaptive Wear believes in clothing for #everyBODY - our booth or online at adapts.org! Mention this ad to get $10 off
innovative apparel designed for medical devices, disabilities & your ADAPTS purchase at our booth.
chronic illnesses. We currently provide adaptive clothing for children
with feeding tubes, catheters, ostomies, and ports; sensory input Adapt-Solutions................................................. 233
“chewelry” for kids who fidget and chew; adaptive blouses for women 145 Damase Breton • St-Lambert QC G0S 2W0 • Canada Phone: 418-889-0419
Fax: 418-889-9838 Email: ginalewis@adapt-solutions.ca
undergoing chemotherapy or recovering from surgery; large-size www.adaptsolutions.com
onesies for older kids with developmental needs; and much more. We manufacture mobility equipment to meet people’s varying
Abilities Recovery Center.............................. 1010 needs by simplifying access to their vehicle. We are dedicated to
2285 Westwood Blvd. • Los Angeles CA 90064 Phone: 913-205-0900 mobility. Our innovative product line up of turning and lowering seat
Email: jlefkovitz@arc-la.com www.arc-la.com bases, power transfer boards and wheelchair lifts are the solution
At the Abilities Recovery Center, we work with people who have you’ve been looking for. Come check us out!
become paralyzed following a severe injury or illness, by enhancing
their connection to their nervous system, so that they may move, Aero Mobility..................................................... 929
1001 N. Weir Canyon Road • Anaheim Hills CA 92807 Phone: 714-834-1000
feel, function and walk again. Our 6500sq/ft facility on Westwood Fax: 714-973-8200 Email: info@aeromobility.com www.aeromobility.com/
Blvd, Los Angeles offers specialized fitness programs combined Aero Mobility is a leading Rehab Equipment provider of wheelchair
with cutting-edge equipment that allows our clients access to the Van Conversion and mobility equipment in Southern California with
essential standing exercises, and to safely learn how to walk again. comprehensive range of Adaptive Driving Systems, New & used
Ability Center..................................................... 615 Wheelchair Vans, Wheelchair Van Rentals, Transfer Seats, Power
4797 Ruffner Street • San Diego CA 92111 Phone: 858-541-0552 Chairs, Manual Wheelchairs, Adaptive Seating Systems, Complex Rehab
Email: mmcgivney@abilitycenter.com www.abilitycenter.com Chairs, Respiratory Equipment to children, adults & the elderly along with
Ability Center offers professional solutions and the most innovative and service, rental and repairs. JACHO, RESNA, ATP, RTS, QAP Certified.
best name-brand products, in order to help the physically challenged
elevate their quality of life through increased mobility. Among the wide Ainsley’s Angels of America........................... 170
562 W. Friesen Road • Lake Charles LA 70607 Phone: 757-202-7915
range of products Ability Center offers, you can find Accessible Vans Email: ainsleysangels@yahoo.com www.ainsleysangels.org
(sales and rentals), scooter and wheelchair lifts, stair lifts, wheelchairs, Join us everyday from noon to 3pm for the thrill and therapy of
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