Abilities Expo/Texas to Be Held in San Antonio January 26-28, 2007.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 -- For the first time Abilities Expo/Texas will be held in San Antonio. This 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 will take place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is located in downtown San Antonio along the banks of the San Antonio River Walk. The facility is the central component of the city’s successful convention industry. The center, named for the late US congressman Henry B. in San Antonio, Texas “San Antonio” redirects here. For other uses, see San Antonio (disambiguation). San Antonio is the second most populous city in Texas, the third most populous metropolitan area in Texas, and is the seventh most populous city in the United States. As of the 2006 U.S. from Friday, January 26 and continue through Sunday, January 28, 2007. The show for independent and assisted living products and services, will offer several new and exciting feature areas. * Attendees will have the chance to watch performances by The Inflight Dance Company (www.inflightdance.com), a mixed ability dance company that integrates able bodied dancers with wheelchair dancers to create a profound dance presentation. In addition, the San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department in partnership with Blaze Sports will be sponsoring fencing, volleyball, kids games (for 6 year olds), and power soccer demonstrations throughout the show. The United States K9 Academy (www.us-k9.com) will be featuring dogs for every disability and Super Duper dupe n. 1. An easily deceived person. 2. A person who functions as the tool of another person or power. tr.v. duped, dup·ing, dupes To deceive (an unwary person). See Synonyms at deceive. , Inc., publishers of fun educational materials (www.superduperinc.com) will be raffling off 5 door prizes during kids day on Saturday, January 27. * 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 National Multiple Sclerosis Society The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a United States-based non-profit organization, and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate on issues relating to multiple sclerosis, and organize a wide range of programs, including support for the newly , Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center, American Association of Intensive Pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. Physical Therapy and, many local organizations including the San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department. * 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. * Special show services will be available for attendees including Complimentary Wheelchair Repair provided by Hands on Concepts. Loaner Wheelchairs will be provided by Permobil and 1st Mobility. 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. * For the 2007 events, the Corporate sponsors for Abilities Expo are Permobil and Freedom Concepts. Official sponsors are The 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, Christopher & Dana Reeves Paralysis Resource Center, Solutions Marketing Group, and Paralyzed Veterans of America The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is a congressionally-chartered veterans' service organization in the United States of America, founded in 1946. It describes itself as having "developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members . Sponsors are American Association of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Active Living Magazine, Ability Magazine, PKD Noun 1. PKD - kidney disease characterized by enlarged kidneys containing many cysts; often leads to kidney failure polycystic kidney disease kidney disease, nephropathy, renal disorder, nephrosis - a disease affecting the kidneys Foundation, National Ataxia ataxia (ətăk`sēə), lack of coordination of the voluntary muscles resulting in irregular movements of the body. Ataxia can be brought on by an injury, infection, or degenerative disease of the central nervous system, e.g. Foundation, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Dating4Disabled.com, Team Hoc: Hands on Concepts, and Cerebral Palsy Magazine. WHEN: Friday, January 26, 2007, 10 am - 5 pm Saturday, January 27, 2007, 10 am - 5 pm Sunday, January 28, 2007, 11 am - 5 pm WHERE: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas PRODUCED & MANAGED BY: Questex Media Group, 800-385-3085 www.abilitiesexpo.com |
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