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2008 Abilities Expo - Anaheim, California
Abilities Expo California 2008
 
About the Expo
Abilities Expo California is in in full swing! xAble.com is proud to bring you one of the world's premier expos for our community - online. Watch video of the exciting events, exhibitors, and performances that will taking place at the 2008 Abilities Expo - Anaheim, California.
 
 
 
 
More Sunday Highlights
 
Glendale College - Adaptive Sports
This is a great overview of adaptive sports at Glendale College, and their newest program, power wheelchair soccer.
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Returning to Work with a Disability
The Returning to Work with a Disability workshop, with author Jeanne Lazo, talks about a variety of topics: the ADA, job searches, interviewing, benefits, and more.
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Handcycle Video Game
This is a fun introduction to the Three Rivers handcyle video game.
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More Saturday Highlights
 
Miracle for Jade
An interview with the Miracle for Jade Fight for Life Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps athletes with disabilities, ages 5-25. Visit the foundation.
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Three Friends Reunite
Three friends reunite to talk about various topics related to women in wheelchairs.
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Accessible Sexual Pleasure Presentation (MATURE)
Linda R. Mona, Ph.D., presents this interesting lecture on sexuality and intimacy for persons with varying types of disabilities. (mature audience)
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Venture Travel Magazine
Venture Travel Magazine is a new publication catering to travelers with disabilities.
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New Product: GeeWhiz Male Catheter System
The GeeWhiz is a revolutionary new male condom catheter system that eliminates many of the problems found with products in it's class.
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Universally Accessible Playgrounds
Shane's Inspiration creates universally accessible playgrounds that allow all children of all abilities to interact.
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Becoming Whole with a Disability Workshop
Jeanne Lazo, co-author of Persistence is Power: A Real World Guide for the Newly Disabled Employee, talks about developing a strategy to live a great life with a disability.
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More Friday Highlights
 
Disability Film
Xable.com interviews Victor Pineda, a documentary producer and PhD Student empowering people with disabilities through his media content. Visit his Non-Profit.
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Positive Attitude
Craig Kennedy, co-owner of AccessAnything.net, and outdoor adventure extraordinaire, brings this great workshop on maintaining a positive attitude in the face of diversity. Watch Video
 
 
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Watch this insightful interview with Chicken Soup for the Soul editor, Heather McNamara, on families with children with special needs. Watch Video
 
 
Wheelchair Racing
Meet Edwin, wheelchair racer and past Champion of the 2007 San Diego Rock N' Roll Marathon. Watch Video
 
 
Mobility Golf
Rich of Mobility Golf talks about his powerful crusade to bring accessible golf carts to every course in America. Watch Video
 
Expo Highlights - Sunday

 
Wheelchair Backflip
Aaron Fotheringham performed the world's first wheelchair backflip as a young teenager. Is Aaron really crazy or just incredibly brave? Find out in this fascinating interview.

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Colours Wheelchair
Colours Wheelchair with John and Mike. Find out how Colours Wheelchair is bringing an active, fun, and hip lifestyle for wheelchair products. Watch Video
 
 
 
Amazing Wheelchair Racer
Jim Knaub is one of the top wheelchair racers in the world. Watch in this interview as Jim talks about his many victories in events like the Boston Marathon. Watch Video
 
 
 
eXtreme Abilities
Domonic Corradin, of eXtreme Abilities and Lasher Sports, talks about adventure travel, writing, his website eXtremeAbilities.com, and adaptive sports. Find out his secrets to an incredibly active lifestyle. Watch Video
 
 
 
Expo Highlights - Saturday

 
Adaptive Martial Arts
Watch Kyoshi Marquez and his students (each with a disability) show off their traditional Okinawan martial arts technique. This unique and innovative program empowers children and adults to become stronger mentally and physically.

Watch Demonstration Video

Watch Interview with Kyoshi Marquez

Watch Interview with Student, Jessica

Watch Interview with the Martial Arts Trio
 
 
 
Andy Shelley, the New Indiana Jones
Andrew Shelley has crossed the planet in a power wheelchair. His quest around the world took him to places like New Zealand, Thailand, Cambodia, India, and the UAE. Watch this great interview and learn how adventure travel has no bounds.

Watch the Interview with Andy

Read More About Andy's Journey
 
 
 
GeeWhiz, That's Magic!
Paul, the GeeWhiz inventor does magic too. Can you figure out the secret to these two tricks? Watch the incredible stretching card and his stunning strength in key bending.

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Freedom Shores
Freedom Shores is a destination in the Yucatan of Mexico with complete wheelchair accessible amenities.

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Expo Highlights - Friday

 
Colours in Motion Dancers
The Colours in Motion Dancers is a dynamic dance krewe of two wheelchair and two able-bodied dancers.

Watch Dance Video

Watch Interview Video
 
 
 
Ride Your Horse!
is a therapeutic riding program that provides equine- assisted activity for individuals with disabilities.

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Wheelchair Tennis Paralympian
Kaitlyn Verfuerth, currently ranked 14th in the world talks about her upcoming doubles Paralympics competition and recent match against legend, Esther Vergeer.

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Art & Business
Michael Jr is an accomplished artist and business guru. His skills, honed by the brush and Donald Trump, are evident in this interview with his new major fan, Rob Rowen. Visit his website

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