ADVISORY/Calendar Listing-Abilities Expo/Southern California to be Held June 7-9, 2002.

Business Editors

ADVISORY...for Friday (June 7)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Abilities Expo/Southern California 

WHAT: Abilities Expo/Southern 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 will take place at the
      Long Beach Convention Center, June 7-9, 2002. The show floor and
      educational program will provide attendees a chance to discover
      and learn about new products and services - from personal care
      products to sports/recreation equipment and mobility products to
      daily living aids - all conveniently displayed to see, test and
      compare.

      The Abilities Expo/Southern California event kicks-off Friday,
      June 7 and runs through Sunday, June 9, 2002. On-site, attendees
      will be able to enjoy first-hand:

        -   The latest products introduced to this $1 billion market
            including, lifts, wheelchairs, toys, vans, clothing,
            support services, 3-wheel scooters, computers, sports and
            exercise equipment, daily living aids, personal care
            products and much more.

        -   A conference program developed by Stanley D. Klein, PhD, a
            licensed clinical psychologist and co-editor of You Will
            Dream New Dreams. The educational curriculum is designed
            to discuss and touch on issues and challenges and address
            them in a healthy and productive way. Topics will include;
            LILA. Living Independently in Los Angeles, Community and
            technology, Alzheimer's disease: Top ten caregiving
            issues, Universal Design: Making your home user-friendly,
            Reproductive healthcare for women with developmental
            disabilities, Health promotion through fitness at home and
            in the fitness center, Job development and career
            advancement and much more.

        -   Sports demonstrations from the staff of Xtreme Medical, a
            facility for people in wheelchairs, located in Downey,
            California. Demonstrations will include Hockey, Football,
            Basketball, Rugby and Tennis.

WHEN: Friday, June 7 - Sunday, June 9, 2002
      Friday and Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
      Sunday - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Long Beach Convention Center
       Long Beach, CA

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