Several Exciting Events to Be Featured at Abilities Expo/Texas to Be Held in San Antonio January 26-28, 2007.Saturday, January 27(th) is Kids Day 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 -- Next weekend, 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 will host the Abilities Expo/Texas, 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 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. "We are thrilled to be bringing Abilities Expo to San Antonio and we welcome those who are disabled and their caretakers to join us next weekend to see all of the latest products that are available and hear from dozens of experts," said Veronica Gonnello, Show Manager for Abilities Expo. "There will be many local and national organizations who will be showcasing everything from computers to athletic equipment and mobility products to daily living aids - all conveniently displayed to see, test and compare." 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. Saturday, January 27 is Kids Day and Jolly Joeys San Antonio Clown Alley sponsored by Walkaround Entertainment will be at show from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The Jolly Joey clowns will be walking around the show floor to entertain even the youngest at heart. In addition, 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. There will also be a featured artist pavilion produced by VSA Arts of Texas who gathered together the community of artists with disabilities. In the Artist Pavilion attendees can view, purchase and be inspired by the quality, craftsmanship, and creativity of the work that will be displayed. Visit http://www.vsatx.org/ for additional information. 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 , 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 local chapter of the Spina Bifida Association and San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department. 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 , New Mobility Magazine, and Disability Product Postcards. 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, MDA-Quest Magazine, Palaestra Magazine, Exceptional Parent Magazine, and the United States K-9 Academy. Abilities Expo/Texas will be held Friday, January 26, 2007, 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday, January 27, 2007, 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday, January 28, 2007, 11 am - 5 pm at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 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. . Abilities Expo is produced and managed by Questex Media Group. For additional information on attending call 800-385-3085 and to download a form for free admission visit www.abilitiesexpo.com |
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