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Houston 2016 Serving the Community Since 1979 Houston 2016 Serving the Community Since 1979 Show Directory & Buyers Guide www.AbilitiesExpo.com The 2016 BraunAbility MXV Built on the Ford Explorer NRG Center (formerly Reliant Center) Hall E GENERAL INFO NRG Pkwy, Houston, TX 77054 • 832-667-1400 SHOW FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY LOANER SCOOTERS Provided complimentary by Pride Mobility Products Corp. HOURS August 5 • 11am–5pm August 6 • 11am–5pm August 7 • 11am–4pm Pride Mobility Products Corp. will make loaner scooters* available for visitors to Abilities Expo in the Lobby. Appropriate identification EVENT INFORMATION & REGULATIONS: must be provided. • Show Management is not responsible for loss or theft of personal belongings. • Purchases: As the removal of products or materials requires PERSONAL CARE SERVICE ATTENDANT** documentation, please have receipts available. Packages may be subject A Personal Care Service Attendant* to assist guests during show hours to inspection. for their personal needs (rest room assistance, filling out forms, etc.) will • There is no paging system available. be available at the Accessibility Help Desk. • NO SOLICITATIONS PLEASE!! Solicitations to exhibitors or SHUTTLE SERVICE – Curbside Accessible shuttle service from/to the expo attendees are not permitted by individuals, including visiting Crowne Plaza Houston and Springhill Suites to NRG Center, Hall E manufacturers who are not contracted exhibitors with Abilities Expo. If entrance, Provided Complimentary by NRG Center and hotels listed. you see anyone during the Expo hours soliciting another person, please inform Show Management immediately. • By registering for this event, attendees and their guests authorize – AREAS ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR – Abilities Expo to use any photographs taken of them during the expo. Uses may include promotional materials and activities. ARTIST MARKET • Photography or videotaping in the exhibit hall is prohibited unless VSA Texas once again is sponsoring the Artist Market in Booth authorized by Show Management in writing. Please go to the Accessibility Help Desk in the Lobby in front of the Exhibit Hall if authorization is 512/513. Drop by to see some amazing work that may be required. Permission from each booth exhibitor is required prior to taking purchased on show site. booth photographs or videotaping. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE ACCESSIBILITY HELP DESK – INFORMATION / LOST AND FOUND Test drive accessibility and special education apps at the AT Show-related questions may be answered at the Accessibility Help Desk Showcase, presented by Texas Technology Access Program, in the Lobby. Any lost items will be held here until the close of the show, when they will be given to Building Security. Booth 231. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER** FOOD SERVICE Sponsored by Sign Shares The food service and seating area is at the back of the hall and will be You may sign up to engage a sign language interpreter* at the open show days until one hour prior to show close. Accessibility Help Desk. There will be additional interpreters at the Sign Shares Booth 625. SERVICE DOG RELIEF AREA FIRST AID Please walk up aisle 200 and access the doors on the left of the Exhibit First Aid provider will be available at the Accessibility Help Desk in the Hall to exit the building. We appreciate you picking up after your animal. Lobby in front of the Exhibit Hall during show days and hours. There Please, do not exit the front of the Convention Center as there are no is a First Aid office by Hall A should you n eed additional assistance. In provisions there. an emergency please dial 0 from a house phone or 911 from any other phone. WHEELCHAIR REPAIR PAVILION Provided complimentary by Frog Legs. Free maintenance* will be provided in Booth 549. This service HOTELS will end one hour before the show ends each day. Crowne Plaza Houston 8686 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77054 713-748-3221 DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this Show Springhill Suites by Marriott Houston Medical Center Directory. However, Show Management cannot be held responsible for any errors or 1400 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77054 omissions. Opinions stated at the workshops/events are those of the speakers and not 713-796-1000 necessarily those of Abilities Expo. All workshops and events are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Show Management Calendar of Events *These complimentary services are available on a first come/first served basis during show days/hours. Chairman Boston **These services are provided compliments of Abilities Expo. Lew Shomer September 16-18, 2016 President/CEO Bay Area TABLE OF CONTENTS David Korse November 18-20, 2016 General Information ......................................................................3 Operations DC Metro Caryn Cohan-Bates, CEM December 2-4, 2016 Floor Plan ......................................................................................4 Exhibit Sales Los Angeles Julienne Dallara Events and Educational Workshops March 24-26, 2017 Valerie Teague Friday ...................................................................6-7 New York Metro Education/Events Saturday .................................................................................... 8-9 Sarah Galbraith Laucks, CMP May 5-7, 2017 Marketing/PR Chicago Sunday ................................................................................... 10-11 Kevaleen Lara June 23-25, 2017 Exhibitor Information Houston Accessibility Help Desk Exhibitor Listings ........................................................................12 Roseann Ogilvie August 4-6, 2017 Product Categories ......................................................................28 Abilities Expo 16501 Ventura Blvd. • Suite 510 Encino, CA 91436 Office: 310.450.8831x3 Fax: 424.238.6358 3 Houston August 5-7 2016 NRG Center • Hall E ENTRANCE Serving the Community 4 Since 1979 Connect Get in the Zone at the MEET UPZ • MEET other attendees in similar situations. O Ask experts those nagging questions. • GREET friends for fun face-to-face reunions. • TWEET about your Zone experience. Share N to your favorite social media channel for a chance to win daily prizes!* Tag #AbilitiesExpo Visit the Zone E Fri. - Sat.: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm • Sun.: 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Look for The more you tag #AbilitiesExpo, the better your chances to win!* the white flags! *Must be present to win! MUZ.Ad.indd 1 7/13/16 5:54 AM EVENTS & WORKSHOPS FRIDAY • August 5, 2016 For Events, Workshops and Activities Make the Total Abilities Experience! locations, Abilities Expo showcases many events and workshops to entertain and educate! All For your convenience, we have indicated the age please refer while giving you the opportunity to try new activities, expand your interests, and groups that may be interested in these events. to the Floor Plan discover ways to be more involved in the Houston region. Kids Adults Seniors K S (page 4) * Schedule is subject to change without notice. Abilities Expo is not responsible for the materials or opinions of speakers. A FUN EVENTS ALL DAY ACTIVITIES All events include a presentation or demonstration as well as an These activities run continuously during show hours and include opportunity for attendees of all levels of ability to participate! the opportunity for all attendees to participate! 12:00pm Roll with the Wind: Ride-Along Assistive Technology Showcase: K A S 3:00pm Race Experience K A S Interact with Tomorrow’s Technology Today Sponsored by: Texas Technology Access Program Location: Booth #563 Location: Booth #231 Presented by: Ainsley’s Angels of America Website: www.techaccess.edb.utexas.edu Website: www.ainsleysangels.org Artist Market K A S 1:00pm Sponsored by: VSA Texas Service Dog Demonstration K A S 1:30pm Location: Booth #512 and 513 Website: www.vsatx.org Location: Events Arena Presented by: Jane Boone, Freedom Service Dogs Emergency Preparedness Resource Booth Website: www.freedomservicedogs.org Presented by: Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities, Galveston County Office of Emergency Management 2:00pm Walk and Roll Dance Team Presents! Location: Booth #633 K A S 2:30pm Website: www.houstonoem.org, http://gov.texas.gov/disabilities, K www.disability.gov (click on Emergency Preparedness) Location: Events Arena A S Presented by: Walk and Roll Dance Team and Foundation Sound-Off, Stories and Selfies Booth Website: www.walkandrollfoundation.org Prestented by: United Spinal Association K Location: Booth #649 A S 3:00pm Website: www.unitedspinal.org 3:45pm Wheelchair and Ambulatory Tennis K A S Location: Events Arena Presented by: USTA Texas Section, Houston Tennis Association, FREE WORKSHOPS and Houston Parks and Recreation, Adaptive Recreation Department All Workshops take place inside the Exhibit Hall! Website: www.texas.usta.com, www.houstontx.gov/parks/ • All attendees are welcome! You do not need to register or sign up for workshops. Just arrive early to get a seat! adaptivesports.html • Professionals: Certificates of participations are available for workshops. See the Accessibility Help Desk (located in the front lobby outside the exhibit hall) for details. 11:45am How to Select the Right Accessible 12:45pm Vehicle for You A S Location: Workshop Area Presented by: Stephen Krone, Area Sales Manager, South Central Region, BraunAbility Website: www.nmeda.com 1:00pm Access the World: Tips for Traveling 2:00pm with a Disability K A S Location: Workshop Area Presented by: Debra Kerper, Easy Access Travel Website: www.easyaccesstravel.com Serving the Community 6 Since 1979
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