ADVISORY/Abilities Expo/Northern California to be Held November 14-16, 2003.

Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers

ADVISORY...for Friday-Sunday (Nov. 14-Nov. 16)

Abilities Expo/Northern California

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT:        Abilities Expo/Northern California, 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
             San Mateo County Expo Center in San Mateo, CA from
             Friday, November 14 and continue through Sunday, November
             16, 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, Permobil, Freedom Motors USA, Far
                 West Wheelchair Sports, Special Olympics of Northern
                 California, 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; Assistive Technology for home and
                 work; Stem cell research: Applications to diseases
                 and disorders of the central nervous system; and,
                 much more.

             --  Regionally based organizations that work with the
                 disabled will also be participating including, the
                 California Department of Rehabilitation, the
                 California Telephone Access Program, California for
                 Disability Rights, and Disability Dealer of
                 California and Nevada.

WHEN:        Friday, November 14, - Sunday, November 16, 2003
             Friday and Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
             Sunday - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WHERE:       The San Mateo County Expo Center
             San Mateo, CA

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