Fire Safety For Wheelchair Users
United Spinal Association, has developed a free online training program designed to save the lives of individuals with disabilities and mobility impairments during fire emergencies.
Go there
Mobility Allternatives: From Canes To Wheelchairs
This free publication, written by master clinician and educator Jean Minkel, MA, PT, is a guide that assists people in making the right choice in their selection of a mobility device.
View publications.

Accessible Air Travel
Knowing what to expect from the time an airline reservation is booked to the moment the flight touches down takes the surprises out of traveling.
View publications.

Getting Into It

Getting into it is often just a matter of getting motivated or getting insights and information that help to move you along.

2010 NY Independence Expo offers a large number of Free Interactive Consumer Workshops on contemporary topics that are designed to inspire, inform, motivate, and help get you into it.

Here are just a few of the sessions that "We’ll show you" at this year’s New York Independence Expo:
See the entire list.

Man’s (and Woman’s) Best Friend
Information on how service animals give support and assistance in your everyday life.
Making Your Home Your Castle
Design strategies for creating accessible home renovation projects.
You’re Dream Trip Is Our Mission
Getting the most fun with the least hassle out of your trip.
Get on Board!
Practical tips and information on accessible transportation in Suffolk County.
Universal Design Can Be Chic!
Modifications, enhancements and aids for your home to give you the independence you deserve, without the look of a hospital.
Let’s Get Physical
Exercise of any kind is key to maintaining an active and independent lifestyle.
Automobility A to Z!
The process of proper adaptive vehicle purchase.
I’ve Got Work To Do!
This session will take a look at reasonable accommodations in the workplace.
Upper Limb Spasticity
Information on upper limb spasticity treatment options for individuals living with upper limb spasticity.
Q&A with VetsFirst
This workshop will get you up to speed on Veteran’s benefits.
That’s just a peek at the workshops that will be going on all day, both days, at this year’s NY Independence Expo. There are lots more stimulating Workshops on our list.
See the entire list.

Remember, they’re all free, interactive, and designed to inspire and motivate. Round out your Independence Expo experience by catching some of these great workshops.

See you at the Independence Expo
Ziggi Landsman,
VP of Online Relations
United Spinal Association
zlandsman@unitedspinal.org
 

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