Abilities Expo/Southern California to Be Held June 16-18, 2006.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/Southern California is the one show for independent and assisted living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. products and services and is dedicated to helping to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Attendees are able to spend hours on the exhibit floor, testing and comparing state of the art product and services. Abilities Expo offers a full line up of free consumer and professional workshops, taught by leading individuals in the healthcare, education, and retail fields. The three-day event will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim Convention Center is a major convention center in Anaheim, California. It is located across from the Disneyland Resort on Katella Avenue. Much of the Anaheim Convention Center has been renovated in recent years with state-of-the-art facilities. from Friday, June 16 continuing through Sunday, June 18, 2006. Some of the event 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 local and regionally based organizations that work with people with disabilities including Accessible San Diego, California “San Diego” redirects here. For other uses, see San Diego (disambiguation). San Diego is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. As of 2006, the city has a population of 1,256,951. Department of Rehabilitation, and California State Independent Living Council (SILC SILC Statewide Independent Living Council SILC Secure Internet Live Conferencing SILC Stress Induced Leakage Current SILC Séjours Internationaux Linguistiques et Culturels (French) SILC Stockpile Inventory List Comparator ), as well as national companies including Ability Center, Euro-Peds, Flexiciser International Corp., Ford Motor Co., Independence Technology, National Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury Definition Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes loss of sensation and motor control. Description Approximately 10,000 new spinal cord injuries (SCIs) occur each year in the United States. Association, Spokes 'N Motion, Wheeling Images Company, L.L.C., and many more. --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. Course topics include Disaster Mitigation for Persons with Disabilities; Essential Job Functioning: The Key to Job Placement for Clients with Disabilities; Intensive Therapy for Children with CP and Neuromuscular Disorders; and others. --The New Abilities Networking Lounge will be a new feature area on the show floor where younger people can relax, get a poster signed by extreme wheelchair skater, Darwin Holmes, try out the Game Cycle, cosponsored by Three Rivers, meet and greet with other athletes, watch videos of extreme accessible sports and see videos of the latest products developed by exhibitors such as Care Giver Support Product, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control . Also in the Networking Lounge, attendees will have the chance to see the first trike built for a paraplegic paraplegic /para·ple·gic/ (-ple´jik) 1. pertaining to or of the nature of paraplegia. 2. an individual with paraplegia. by Orange County Choppers Orange County Choppers (OCC) is a custom motorcycle manufacturer founded by Paul Teutul, Sr. and Paul Teutul, Jr. in 1999. The company is featured on American Chopper FANtasy bike contest winner Bryan King along with chopper inspired Lasher Sports chair. --Each day of the Show, Xtreme Medical will be sponsoring sporting events including Rugby, Tennis, Hockey, and Basketball. Attendees of all ages, especially children, are invited to participate in all sporting events. In addition, Active Living Magazine will be raffling off an accessible tent. And, Disabled Dealer Magazine will be hosting an accessible NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. pinball machine as well as prizes as giveaways. --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, there will be special workshops and exhibitor information handouts available in large type. For People with Hearing Impairments, 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.
WHERE AND WHEN: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
Friday, June 16, 2006, 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, June 18, 2006, 11 am - 5 pm
PRODUCED & Questex Media Group
MANAGED BY: 800-385-3085
www.abilitiesexpo.com
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