ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 14, 2012—United Spinal Association presents the 2012 Independence Expo–Orlando, the region’s premier lifestyle-enhancing Expo for people with disabilities of all ages, exploring health, mobility, work, travel, and recreation. The expo is free and open to the public. It will be held on August 24-25 at the Marriott World Center in Orlando, Florida. “Explore Your Abilities” is this year’s theme. Over 25 interactive workshops and demonstrations on contemporary disability-related topics designed to educate and liberate will be conducted throughout the event and include:
• Finding the Right Mobility Equipment
• Info on Cutting Edge Wheelchairs and Assistive Technology
• Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users
• Employment Advice and Resume Building
• Making Your Home Accessible
• Perspectives on Pregnancy & Parenting with a Disability
• Self-Advocacy Tools
• Wheelchair sports and Cooking Demonstrations
The Independence Expo-Orlando features more than 50 Vendor Exhibits (21 of which are new) that offer the perfect opportunity to see and try products that enhance and sustain mobility. Register at www.independenceexpo.org/ or by calling 800-404-2898.
