Abilities Expo to feature iBOT, canine companions, and more!

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Abilities Expo/New York Metro To Be Held April 16-18, 2004

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Abilities Expo/New York Metro:

WHAT: Abilities Expo/New York Metro is the one show dedicated

to educating and improving the lives of people with

disabilities, senior citizens, their families &

caregivers, as well as healthcare and education

professionals. The three-day event will take place at the

New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, Edison, NJ from

Friday, April 16 and continue through Sunday, April 18,

2004. Some of the show highlights include:

-- Attendees will have a chance to discover and learn about

new products and services - from computers to athletic

equipment and mobility products to daily living aids - all

conveniently displayed to see, test and compare.

Exhibiting companies include Invacare, and

Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center, Assistive Technology

Advocacy Center of NJP & A, Monmouth Vans, Access &

Mobility, Canine Companions for Independence; and, many

others.

-- For the first time at the New York Metro event,

Independence Technology, a & Company will

feature the recently FDA approved iBOT Mobility System.

The iBOT Mobility System is providing new levels of

personal freedom and accessibility for people with

disabilities.

-- The educational curriculum developed by Carmen , the

new conference director for the event, focuses on relevant

topics addressing life today for individuals with

disabilities, their family and caregivers. The educational

workshops include: Repair of the Injured Spinal Cord,

Travel Tips by Air presented by Delta's Disability Program

Leader, Planning for the Future of Children with Special

Needs, and, much more.

-- Local and regionally based organizations that work with

people with disabilities will also be participating

including, the New Jersey Council on Developmental

Disabilities, the New Jersey Division of Disability

Services, the Spina Bifida Association - Tri-State Region,

and Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey.

-- A limited number of loaner power wheelchairs, sponsored by

Permobil, and a limited number of loaner scooters,

sponsored by Coastal Surgical & Mobility, will be

available, free-of-charge, for use while at the show.

Equipment will be available on a first-come, first-served

basis through the registration area (reservations are not

accepted).

WHEN: Friday, April 16 - Sunday, April 18, 2004

Friday and Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: The New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, Edison, NJ

PRODUCED & Advanstar Communications, Inc.

MANAGED BY: 440 Wheelers Farm Road

Milford, CT 06460

800-385-3085

http://www.abilitiesexpo.com