ADVISORY/Abilities Expo/Florida to Be Held October 17-19, 2003.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

ADVISORY...for Friday-Sunday (Oct. 17-19)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT:        Abilities Expo/Florida, the one show dedicated to
             educating and improving the lives of people with
             disabilities, senior citizens, their families &
             caregivers, as well as healthcare and education
             professionals. The three-day event will take place at the
             Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL
             from Friday, October 17 and continue through Sunday,
             October 19, 2003.  Some of the show highlights include:

             --  The show floor and educational program will provide
                 attendees a chance to discover and learn about new
                 products and services - from computers to athletic
                 equipment and mobility products to daily living aids
                 - all conveniently displayed to see, test and
                 compare. Exhibiting companies include Independence
                 Technology, a Johnson & Johnson Company, Ford Motor
                 Company, Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis
                 Resource Center, U.S. Department of Justice, General
                 Motors Company, U.S. Department of State, and many
                 others.

             --  Independence Technology, a Johnson & Johnson Company
                 will feature the recently approved iBOT Mobility
                 System, at various times throughout the event. The
                 iBOT(TM) Mobility System, which recently received
                 Food and Drug Administration approval will provide
                 new levels of personal freedom and accessibility for
                 people with disabilities. The iBOT(TM) Mobility
                 System is a unique gyro-balanced mobility device that
                 has been designed to operate on four wheels or two
                 wheels, stabilizing the user by automatically
                 adjusting and balancing itself.

             --  A conference program designed to discuss and touch on
                 issues and challenges and address them in a healthy
                 and productive way. The educational curriculum
                 developed focuses on relevant topics addressing life
                 today for individuals with disabilities, their family
                 and caregivers. The educational workshops include:
                 Paralysis research clinical trials and reasons for
                 hope; New approaches to therapy for children with
                 cerebral palsy; Finding evidenced-based medical
                 information on the web; Financial planning for
                 special needs families; and, much more.

             --  Local and regionally based organizations that work
                 with the disabled will also be participating
                 including, the Center for Independent Living of
                 Broward, Family Network on Disabilities of Florida,
                 Florida Respite Coalition, and the Paralyzed Veterans
                 Association of Florida.

WHEN:        Friday, October 17, - Sunday, October 19, 2003
             Friday and Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
             Sunday - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WHERE:       The Broward County Convention Center
             Fort Lauderdale, FL

PRODUCED &
MANAGED BY:  Advanstar Communications, Inc.
             440 Wheelers Farm Road
             Milford, CT  06460
             800-385-3085
             http://www.abilitiesexpo.com