FYI: Abilities Expo 2025: Sep 5-7 - Fri & Sat 11-5, Sun 11-4

This is not an HSGP event, but posted here for your information. Whether you or a friend/family member is currently disabled, you are a caregiver, a healthcare professional, or an ally, this looks like a fun and informative event.
Abilities Expo 2025
Three days. One roof. Endless access to the latest products, technologies and resources for the disability community! Get ready for an all-inclusive climbing wall, a ton of adaptive sports, info-packed workshops, service dog demos and so much more. It’s all free so join us.
Show Hours: Fri 11am-5pm | Sat 11am-5pm | Sun 11am-4pm
W/C Football: Fri 2pm-6pm | Sat 8am-8pm | Sun 8am-2pm
Squimy & Grubs Pre-show: Fri 10am-11am | Sat 10am-11am
CEU Session: Fri 10am-12pm; Sat 9:30am-10:30am
Show info and to register: https://www.abilities.com/phoenix/show-info
Check out the Agenda:
All Day, Every Day
· American Sign Language Interpretation
· Ability360 Sports Zone
· Adaptive Climbing Wall
· Assistive Technology Showcase
· Adaptive Bike Fittings and Demos
· ComfyGO Power Chair Giveaway
· Wheelchair Football Tournament
· Visit Lauderdale Beach Café
· Free Wheelchair Repair
· Complimentary Loaner Scooters
Friday
10am

• Event: Disability and Relationships: Our Interabled Love Story (Special Pre-Show Appearance) - 1 hour

• Workshop: [CEU Session] The Drive for Function and Development: Alternative Drive Control Considerations for Early Power Mobility - 2 hours

11:15am

• Workshop: Tips for Traveling as a Wheelchair User - 1 hour

11:30am

• Event: Pickleball for All - 1 hour

12:30pm

• Workshop: Nature for Every Body: Accessible Practices for Stress and Renewal - 45 mins

12:45pm

• Event: All About Service Dogs - 45 mins

1:30pm

• Workshop: Author Event for The Nature Reset - 30 mins

• Workshop: Discover How to Pay for Everything You See Today! - 45 mins

1:45pm

• Event: Cardio Seated Boxing - 30 mins

2pm

• Experience: Cardinals vs. Outlaws - 2 hours

2:45pm

• Event: WOW Dance Fitness Party - 30 mins

• Workshop: Comprehensive Disability & Special Needs Planning - 45 mins

3:30pm

• Event: Staying Driven: Adaptive Fitness Class - 30 mins

3:45pm

• Workshop: AZ ABLE Accounts: How to Protect Benefits, Money, & Build Financial Security - 1 hour

4pm

• Experience: Raiders vs. Rams - 2 hours

4:15pm

• Event: Meet Singer/Songwriter Marna Michele - 30 mins

Saturday
8am

• Experience: Bills vs. Raiders - 2 hours

9:30am

• Workshop: [CEU Session] Evolution of Alternative Drive Controls - 1 hour

10am

• Experience: Outlaws vs. Smoke - 2 hours

• Event: Q&A with Writers, YouTubers and Disability Advocates: Squirmy and Grubs! (Special Pre-Show Appearance) - 1 hour

11:15am

• Workshop: Nature for Every Body: Accessible Practices for Stress and Renewal - 45 mins

11:30am

• Event: Pickleball for All - 1 hour

12pm

• Experience: Bills vs. Rams - 2 hours

12:15pm

• Workshop: Comprehensive Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy - 45 mins

12:45pm

• Event: All About Service Dogs - 45 mins

1:15pm

• Workshop: Accessible Home Design: Entrance & Access to All Levels! - 45 mins

2pm

• Experience: Cardinals vs. Smoke - 2 hours

• Event: All Bodies Dance Performance - 30 mins

2:30pm

• Workshop: Discover How to Pay for Everything You See Today! - 30 mins

2:45pm

• Event: W.O.W. Dance Fitness Party - 30 mins

3:30pm

• Workshop: Tips for Traveling as a Wheelchair User - 1 hour

• Event: Staying Driven – Adaptive Fitness - 30 mins

4pm

• Experience: Pool A Re-Seed #2 vs. Pool B Re-Seed #1 - 2 hours

4:15pm

• Event: Meet Singer/Songwriter Marna Michele - 30 mins

6pm

• Experience: Pool B Re-Seed #2 vs. Pool A Re-Seed #1 - 2 hours

Sunday
8am

• Experience: Pool A Re-Seed #3 vs. Pool B Re-Seed #3 - 2 hours

10am

• Experience: Loser Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8 - 2 hours

11:30am

• Workshop: Chasing the ‘YES’! - 1 hour

• Event: All About Service Dogs - 45 mins

12pm

• Experience: Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 – Championship Game - 2 hours

12:30pm

• Event: W.O.W. Dance Fitness Party - 30 mins

12:45pm

• Workshop: Sharpen Your Safety Skills - 1 hour

1:15pm

• Event: Ability360 Cheer and Dance – ABCD - 30 mins

2:15pm

• Workshop: Financial Planning Under Unique Circumstances - 30 mins

• Event: Meet Singer/Songwriter Marna Michele - 45 mins

3pm

• Workshop: From Red Tape to Real Care: How to Navigate Healthcare Hurdles Successfully - 45 mins

3:15pm

• Event: Staying Driven: Adaptive Fitness Class - 30 mins