Abilities Expo /NY Metro to Be Held This Weekend - March 28-30, 2008.Dozens of Special Events Scheduled for Kids Day Set for Saturday, March 29 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 -- This weekend, Abilities Expo/New York Metro will offer hundreds of new products and services as well as education sessions dedicated to 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, March 28 and continue through Sunday, March 30, 2008. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: * The 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 will be honored during Abilities Expo and Randy Pleva, the organization's National President, will be the keynote speaker on Friday, March 28 at 11:00 am. * Joe Gannascoli, best known for his role as "Vito" on The Sopranos will be at the Bright Steps Forward Booth #305. He will be signing his new book as well as taking photos. Joe does not have a disability, but is an advocate for Bright Steps Forward and is supporting their fundraising efforts. * Saturday, March 29th is "KIDS DAY" offering activities for children of all ages including Basketball; Safe Kids of NJ Safety Game; Stilt stilt, common name for some members of the family Recurvirostridae, shore birds including the avocet. Stilts, as their name implies, have the longest legs of any bird except the flamingo. Walker & Entertainer ~ Peter Juris; Kids Power Soccer; Rugby (United Spinal JETS); Kids Clinic sponsored by United Spinal; Legsdontwork.com Chipping contest and Tennis. Prizes sponsored by Able Play in BLAST Booth #942. * Musical Performance by Justin Hines on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 at 11:30 am. Justin has traveled the world singing even as he copes with a rare genetic joint condition called Larsen Syndrome, that keeps him wheelchair bound. * On Thursday, March 27th RESNA RESNA Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (formerly Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America) will offer a pre-show conference for professionals to earn CEU's. The course Interfacing Assistive Technology Devices and Power Wheelchairs will be led by Instructor Michelle Lange, OTR OTR Over The Road (truckers) OTR Other OTR Old Time Radio OTR On The Road OTR Off the Record OTR Outer OTR Over The Rainbow OTR Office of Tax and Revenue OTR Over-The-Rhine , ABDA, ATP ATP: see adenosine triphosphate. ATP in full adenosine triphosphate Organic compound, substrate in many enzyme-catalyzed reactions (see catalysis) in the cells of animals, plants, and microorganisms. , Assistive Technology Consultant, and Access to Independence. * Special events include a live broadcast by xAble.com; prizes and give-a-ways sponsored by BLAST (including an accessible golf cart and a vacation for 2); access to a race car sponsored by Drive-Master & Accessible Racing; free Indian Head Massages; free wheelchair repairs; accessible limo with give-a-ways; and the chance to play pinball and hourly sporting demonstrations. Sports events on the Show floor are sponsored by the United Spinal Association; Wheelchair Sports Federation (Power Soccer) and Xtreme Medical (Hockey, Basketball, Tennis, Football). * On Sunday, March 30, the United Spinal Association will offer a Wheelchair Football Demonstration at 12:00 noon with athletes from the New York Giants
Abilities Expo/New York Metro will take place Friday, March 28, 2008 (10 am - 5 pm); Saturday, March 29, 2008 (10 am - 5 pm) and Sunday, March 30, 2008 (11 am - 5 pm) at The New Jersey Convention & Expo Center located at 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837. The event is produced and managed by Questex Media Group. For more information call 800-385-3085 or visit www.abilitiesexpo.com |
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