Disabilities Expo Returns to Fairgrounds

The World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo, presented by Caring Communities, is happening right now and will continue through Satuday at the

The event caters to all members of the disabilities community, which includes those living with challenges and the people who care for them, according to Mona Freedman, executive director of Caring Communities.

“Supports, resources, agencies, products, equipment, entertainment and networking experiences,” comprise the ninth annual event, according to Freedman.

“Everything in the disabilities world is really fragmented. Some agencies do this for someone at this age for this disability,” Freedman said. “No where could you go and get something that was coordinated and pulled all the pieces of the puzzle together.”

Some of the resources featured at the expo include (from the Facebook event):
Assistive and Adaptive Devices

• Durable Medical Equipment
• Computer Software
• Instructional Materials
• Mobility Products
• Adaptive Learning Tools
• Disability and Elder Law Resources
• Recreation/Travel Resources
• Adapted Bikes/Adapted Exercise Equipment
• Personal Care Products
• Communication Devices
• Products for the Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing Individuals
• Local Agencies and Support Groups
• Many Informative Workshops
• Free Benefits Planning and Help Desk
• Product Demonstrations
• Strolling Entertainers/Raffles and Giveaways
• Personal Care Attendants
• Free Parking

Organizers expect between 3,000 and 5,000 attendees this weekend. runs Friday until 4 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Cost of admission is $3.

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