Abilities Expo/Northern California to Be Held November 18-20, 2005.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Abilities Expo/Northern California is 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 three-day event a competition in the pleasure horse sport comprising usually one day each for dressage, cross country and show jumping. will take place at the Santa Clara Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA from Friday, November 18 and continue through Sunday, November 20, 2005. Some of the show highlights include: --Attendees will have 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 Daimler Chrysler/Dodge, Christopher and Dana Reeve Dana Reeve (March 17 1961 – March 6 2006) was an American actress, singer, and activist for disability causes. She was also the wife of actor Christopher Reeve. Early life and family Reeve was born Dana Charles Morosini Paralysis Resource Center, LiftAid Transport, Permobil, and, many local organizations including the California Department of Rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. , the California Telephone Access Program and Californians for Disability Rights. --Far West Wheelchair Sports (FWWS FWWS Far West Wheelchair Sports (California) ) and AXIS Dance Company will be on hand for sports demonstrations throughout the three-day event. Visit the demo area on the show floor for times. Far West Wheelchair Sports (FWWS) is non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. which promotes, develops, and organizes wheelchair sports for individuals with physical disabilities. AXIS Dance Company has created an innovative body of work by dancers with and without disabilities, which has received acclaim from an international audience. The Company has become known for setting high artistic and educational standards in the emerging field of physically integrated dance. --The educational curriculum focuses on relevant topics addressing life today for individuals with disabilities, their family and caregivers. The comprehensive workshop programs will consist of consumer and professional tracks, with certificates of participation available to students, and education and healthcare professionals. Session topics include Avoiding Disability Traps, Planning for the Future of a Child with Special Needs, Air Travel Tips for People with a Disability, Aging with a Disability: The Implications of Long Term Healthcare and much more. --Special show services will be available for attendees including Complimentary Wheelchair Repair provided by Hands on Concepts. Loaner Wheelchairs will be provided by Permobil. For People with Visual Impairments Visual Impairment Definition Total blindness is the inability to tell light from dark, or the total inability to see. Visual impairment or low vision is a severe reduction in vision that cannot be corrected with standard glasses or contact lenses and , there will be special workshops and exhibitor information handouts available in large type. For People with Hearing Impairments hearing impairment n. A reduction or defect in the ability to perceive sound. , there will be a sign language interpreter available to assist persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, for a reasonable length of time per person.
WHEN: Friday, November 18, 2005, 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday, November 19, 2005, 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, November 20, 2005, 11 am - 5 pm
WHERE: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA
PRODUCED & Questex Media Group
MANAGED BY: 800-385-3085
www.abilitiesexpo.com
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