Abilities Expo / Southern California	Show Hours:
May 29 - 31, 2008	Friday: May 29, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Anaheim Convention Center	Saturday: May 30, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Anaheim, CA	Sunday: May 31, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

 The one show for independent and assisted living products and services. Abilities Expo remains dedicated to helping to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Only at Abilities Expo will you be able to spend hours on the exhibit floor, testing and comparing products and services offered by state of the art exhibitors. Abilities Expo also offers a full line up of FREE consumer and professional workshops, offered by leading individuals in the healthcare, education, and retail fields.

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Take a look at what happened in 2008

CONTRATULATIONS TO PHILLIP CURRY!!! WINNER OF THE COLOURS RAZOR WHEELCHAIR IN 2007 Abilities Expo 2008 is being  "DEDICATED" to the National Spinal Cord Injury Assoc.  and their  60 YEARS of EXCELLENCE!!!! Special Exhibits and Events as of April 8, 2008:    Xable.com will be broadcasting live from the Expo all 3 days. Visit www.xable.com to see the New York Metro Expo in March.   BLAST ...TONS of Prizes and Give-a-Ways. Abilities Expo has partnered with BLAST..a fabulous little card that saves you money. Blast has went all out and has PLENTY of excellent prizes to give away. Stop by their booth (701) and register to win (in 2008) an accessible golf cart sponsored by Golf Express~ valued at $7,000 or an incredible Vacation for 2 ~ valued at $5,000.  Win a vacation for two NOW sponsored by Freedom Shores or an accessible tent.  www.blastmt.com Colours In Motion (http://www.colourswheelchair.com) Will be raffling off a $3,000 wheelchair for KIDS DAY as well as having their dancers, and a great line of products.  The Colours Wheelchair Company makes the most innovative manual wheelchairs and wheelchair accessory items on the market.  Colours is constantly searching for ways to improve the lifestyle of the disabled and the surrounding communities.  We are owned and controlled by disabled persons.  We realize the importance of mobility, but respect the need for groovy, great-stylin' manual wheelchairs.  This is more than a mere wheelchair for mobility - this is a lifestyle! Visit booth to see incredible products and special exhibitirs like the off road sand sail and a side car street bike.  XTreme Medical will be sponsoring three days of Sporting Events and games: Quad Rugby, Basketball, Tennis, Hockey, Football will be performed by some former and future paralympians.  Come see! visit their powerhouse of a booth complete with wonderful durable medical equipment, big screen TV's and lots of fun things to do. The "Vertebrae Chopper" will be there for viewing, sponsored by Lasher Sports. The Life Rolls On Foundation will be sponsoring an autogrpah signing of some of their AMBASSADORS. FREE Wheelchair Repair Pavilion sponsored by Frog Legs and D's Locks. Ms. Wheelcair America 2008, Kristin McCosh will be doing a aerobics/fitness class. (Audience Participation) Accessible Pin Ball Sponsored by                    Disabled Dealer Magazine.   Kids Day...PRIZES and GIVE AWAYS Saturday May 31st.    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm    Magic Show by Paul Dwork. To learn more about Pual Dwork you may visit his website www.magicmagicmagic.com  PRIZES to Win in the BLAST BOOTH for Kids Day: First Play - Frolicking Frog Pull Toy by Melissa & Doug Five Little Monkeys by University Games Fresh Start - Chunky Puzzle Jumbo Alphabet by Melissa and Doug Alphabet Nesting Stacking Blocks by Melissa and Doug The Amazing Spider-man - Spider-Smart Learning Laptop Pound and Roll Tower by Melissa & Doug Transformers Walkie Talkie by KIDSdesigns, Inc. 3-D Deluxe Play Set by Colorforms Mega Blocks by MEGA   CAIR MEDICAL - Will be raffling an Invacare Lynx 3 wheel scooter.    We are again honored to have AARP & Shared Solutions America as our newest supporter of the event.  (http://www.livablehomes.org) Their mission is to help people better understand how to build new homes and make changes to existing homes incorporating special features that will help all family members perform daily living tasks more efficiently and enjoyably…and assure independent and safe living through all stages of life! Visit them in booth 103 at the show to learn more on how to make your home more accessible. UPC Wheels for Humanity Wheelchair Drop Off www.wheelsforhumanity.org In addition to being able to visit UCP Wheels for Humanity in their booth, they will be sponsoring a designated used wheelchair drop off Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st between 10am and 5pm. UCP Wheels for Humanity is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organiation located in North Hollywood, California.  They refurbish donated wheelchairs and hand fit them to children and adults with disabilities in developing nations.  They then partner with international health-care organizations to identify those in greatest need.  With a team of volunteer health care professionals, each recipient is individually fitted to the wheelchair that best fits their needs.     Legsdontwork.com will be sponsoring sporting events over the course of the three days.  Showcasing their ParaGolfer by giving golf clinics all three days at the events. The ParaGolfer, outdoor power wheel chair with stand-up function (ddrives around safely in an upright position) for all kinds of sports activities for people with disabilities.   * Purchase incredible art & pottery created by some of CA local disabled artists.  Don't forget to visit our MYSPACE page @ www.myspace.com/abilitiesexpo