Abilities Expo/Chicago Metro to be Held August 16-18, 2002.

Business Editors and Health/Medical Writers

Abilities Expo/Chicago Metro 

--(BW HealthWire)

WHAT:   Abilities Expo/Chicago Metro, 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
        Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, in Rosemont, IL, August
        16-18. 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/Chicago Metro event kicks-off Friday,
        August 16 and runs through Sunday, August 18, 2002. On-site,
        attendees will be able to enjoy first-hand:

    --  Sports demonstrations by the U.S. Electric Wheelchair Hockey
        Association, who will be on-site demonstrating
        PowerHockey(TM). In addition, there will be presentations on
        Kayaking, Adaptive Climbing, and Hiking/Rolling from Moving
        Mountains(TM), an organization that is bringing outdoor
        adventure to Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. Dates and
        times of presentations will be available on-site.

    --  Several artists with disabilities will demonstrate their
        talents including Michael Kouchavlis showcasing sculpture and
        paintings; David Farber will exhibit his photos of wildlife,
        Robert Thome will showcase his mouth-painted creations in a
        variety of mediums, Lynn Mullin will display her sewing and
        embroidery, and Esteban Millan will showcase his sculpted
        pottery and paintings.

    --  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 Planning: the
        Key to Successful Travel, Accessible educational information
        technology, Self Advocacy: Tools, tips and tricks, How to
        provide for your child with a disability and still receive
        State benefits, How to participate more effectively in your
        child's individualized education program, Sex, lies, and
        disability, Inclusive ministry with youth with disabilities,
        Practical approaches to parenting children with disabilities,
        Diabetes and exercise, Bringing outdoor adventure to SCI
        rehabilitation, Health promotion through fitness at home and
        in the fitness center and much more.

WHEN:   Friday, August 16 - Sunday, August 18, 2002
        Friday and Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
        Sunday - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WHERE:  Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL

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