FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - The Abilities Expo came to South Florida this weekend to help boost the independence of the disability community.
Sunday’s event brought the latest innovations, adaptive activities and essential resources to the Sunshine State to ensure event goers could enjoy the latest groundbreaking technology.
One of the most highly anticipated parts of the event is an adaptive climbing wall known as the “Mini el Capitan.”
“It’s really important to have an expo like this, because it gives information to those with seen and unseen disabilities that really don’t know about things that could improve their lives,” said Dave Stevens, an athlete at the event. “Wheelchairs that can help you go outside and do things cross country. Little things to improve yourself, like being able to get inside a bathtub or a toilet, and without having someone have to lift you. Plus there’s all kinds of workshops and things to help improve their lives — hurricane preparedness, insurances — and then there’s, of course, performances by the world-famous Rollettes to let people know that you can dance and still be in a wheelchair.”
The event was held at the Broward Convention Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission was free, and everyone was welcome.
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