The Abilities Expo is Coming to Town!

Hey folks, it's that time of year again! The Abilities Expo is coming to San Mateo, CA! 
 
 Here is the Mobility Mentor’s short list of cool events people can participate in all weekend long.

Acupressure for Stress Release
Adaptive Rowing
Artist Market
Emergency Preparedness Resource Booth
 
Here are some events that are date and time specific.
 
Friday, October 27, 2017
Roll with the Wind: Ride-Along Race Experience
12:00pm – 3:00pm


Saturday October 28, 2017
Accessible Travel and the National Park System
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
 
Wheelchair Rugby
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
 
Wheelchair Lacrosse
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Sunday October 29, 2017
Acupressure for Stress Release
11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Putting Insomnia and other Sleep Issues to Sleep
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Here are the Mobility Mentor’s picks of exhibitors not to miss.
 
Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors
http://www.baads.org/
 
 4 Wheel Bob, a Film by Tal Skloot
http://www.4wheelbobfilm.com/
 
Diestco Mfg. Corp. -  bags made to attach to a wheelchair.
​http://www.diestco.com/
 
 Earthquake Country Alliance - Provides earthquake preparedness information for people with disabilities.
http://www.earthquakecountry.org/disability/
 
 Freedom Concepts Inc. - Bicycles designed for the needs of people with disabilities.
http://www.freedomconcepts.com/
 
Movie: Freedom 2 Roll
https://www.freedom2rolldoc.com/
 
HDS Medallion - Fashionable bags made to attach to a wheelchair.
https://hdsmedallion.com/
 
Mobility & Access - Bicycles for people with disabilities.
http://www.mobilityaccess.com/
 
Permobil
http://www.permobil.com/en/Corporate/

Piedmont Yoga Community - A yoga studio that has classes for people with disabilities.
http://piedmontyogacommunity.org/

  Shoe laces that don't need to be tied.
http://simple-laces.com/​

Find the Abilities Expo near you!
DC Metro Expo
December 1 - 3, 2017
Toronto Exp 
January 19-21, 2018
Los Angeles Expo
Feb 23 - 25, 2018

New York Metro Expo
May 4-6, 2018

Chicago Expo
​June 29 - July 1, 2018
Houston Expo
August 3-5, 2018

Boston Expo
​September 21 - 23, 2018
Full Disclosure: Marissa, the Mobility Mentor, was not paid to endorse any listed company and their products. The above companies caught my interest, and I wish to check out their exhibits at the Expo.