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2009 Independence Expo Is Rolling Out

United Spinal’s Independence Expo, the top expo for consumers with disabilities is shaping up for 2009. The roster of products and exhibitors is being finalized and the list of consumer workshops is growing longer.
And it’s still all free with pre-registration.

Exhibits, exhibitors, and products galore. From daily living aids to mobility aids, Independence Expo offers the perfect opportunity to see and try products that will enhance your ability and sustain your mobility.

The ever expanding list of Free Consumer Workshops is getting some finishing touches. These workshops are on contemporary disability related topics and are designed to educate and liberate. Topics on the agenda so far include fashion, sexuality, caregivers, accessible travel, health, the arts, adaptive sports, wheelchairs, veterans benefits, managing personal finances, with many more to come. You can get updates on workshops, exhibits, expo dates, and pre-registration kick-off by signing up for Expo updates.
Click here to receive notifications and updates.

Two great locations are on the 2009 Independence Expo agenda:

June 2009 in Suffolk County, New York:
New York’s Long Island has something for everyone. Long Island offers world-class golf courses, museums and historical sites, great restaurants, and the sand, surf and sports of the South Shore. And it’s only a short distance from the pulsating experience that is New York City.
http://www.discoverlongisland.com/

August 2009 in Orlando, Florida:
Orlando speaks for itself and jumps around the clock. It’s one of the fun capitals of the world where you can find excitement in the many attractions and events that make Central Florida a great place to visit and enjoy.
http://www.orlandoinfo.com/
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Top it off with free admission, free parking, prizes, great venues, making 2009 Independence Expo the event to attend this June or August.

Admission to Independence Expo is free with pre-registration. You can check the Independence Expo website at www.independenceexpo.org for expo updates and registration starting dates or you can
click here to have updates and registration information emailed to you.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Ziggi Landsman
Director of Online Relations
United Spinal Association

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