Abilities Expo /NY Metro to Be Held This Weekend - April 27-29, 2007.Dozens of Special Events Scheduled for Kids Day Set for Saturday, April 28 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/NY Metro 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 NJ Convention and Expo Center in Edison from Friday, April 27 and continue through Sunday, April 29, 2007. On Saturday, April 28 Abilities Expo will have KIDS DAY - offering exciting activities for children with disabilities. Events include performances by award winning singer, songwriter and performer Machies Wind who will perform at 2:00 p.m. and Franee The Clown will be entertaining from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.; Bike Races by Freedom Concepts; Demonstrations on RehaMed's VitaGlide machine; educational programs from Safe Kids of Middlesex County For the traditional county of England, see Middlesex. For other uses, see Middlesex (disambiguation). Middlesex County is the name of six counties in North America:
Other special events include rugby demonstrations by United Spinal Association, a 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. And, ballroom dancing techniques by dancers with and without disabilities by American Dancewheels an artistic organization that trains individuals with disabilities, their able-bodied partners, ballroom dance ballroom dance European and American social dancing performed by couples. It includes standard dances such as the fox-trot, waltz, polka, tango, Charleston, jitterbug, and merengue. teachers, and occupational and physical therapists the art of Wheelchair Ballroom Dancing. They have received national recognition for their innovative style, artistry, and presentation. Voice Factor will also be raffling off accessible technology. In addition, 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 Accessible Vans & Mobility, Canine Companions, Drive Master, 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, Permobil, Independence Technology and, many local organizations including the Brain Injury Association of NJ and Cerebral Palsy cerebral palsy (sərē`brəl pôl`zē), disability caused by brain damage before or during birth or in the first years, resulting in a loss of voluntary muscular control and coordination. of New Jersey.
WHEN: Friday, April 27, 2007 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday, April 28, 2007 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, April 29, 2007 11 am - 5 pm
WHERE: The New Jersey Convention & Expo Center
97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837
PRODUCED & Questex Media Group
MANAGED BY: 800-385-3085
www.abilitiesexpo.com
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