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Serving the Community
                        Houston 2018
      Since 1979

                Show
               Directory
               & Buyers
                Guide
www.AbilitiesExpo.com
Show Directory & Buyers - Guide www.AbilitiesExpo.com
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NRG Center • Hall E
                    NRG Pkwy, Houston, TX 77054 • 832-667-1400
                                                                                                             G E N E R A L IN FO
  SHOW              FRIDAY                  SATURDAY                  SUNDAY       LOANER SCOOTERS Provided complimentary by Pride Mobility Products Corp.
  HOURS        August 3 • 11am–5pm August 4 • 11am – 5pm August 6 • 11am–4pm       Pride Mobility Products Corp. will make loaner scooters*
                                                                                   available for visitors to Abilities Expo inside the Exhibit
EVENT INFORMATION & REGULATIONS:                                                   Hall. Appropriate identification must be provided.
• Show Management is not responsible for loss or theft of personal
belongings.                                                                        PERSONAL CARE SERVICE ATTENDANT**
• Purchases: As the removal of products or materials requires                      A Personal Care Service Attendant* to assist guests during show hours
documentation, please have receipts available. Packages may be subject             for their personal needs (rest room assistance, filling out forms, etc.) will
to inspection.                                                                     be available at the Accessibility Help Desk.
• There is no paging system available.
                                                                                   SHUTTLE SERVICE – Curbside Accessible shuttle service from/to the
• NO SOLICITATIONS PLEASE!! Solicitations to exhibitors or                         Wyndham Houston Medical Center and Springhill
expo attendees are not permitted by individuals, including visiting                Suites to NRG Center, Hall E entrance, Provided
manufacturers who are not contracted exhibitors with Abilities Expo. If            Complimentary by NRG Center and hotels listed.
you see anyone during the Expo hours soliciting another person, please
inform Show Management immediately.                                                                       – AREAS ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR –
• By registering for this event, attendees and their guests authorize
Abilities Expo to use any photographs taken of them during the expo.               ARTIST MARKET
Uses may include promotional materials and activities.                             VSA Texas once again is sponsoring the Artist Market in
• Photography or videotaping in the exhibit hall is prohibited unless              Booth 226. Drop by to see some amazing work that may be
authorized by Show Management in writing. Please go to the Accessibility           purchased on show site..
Help Desk in the Lobby in front of the Exhibit Hall if authorization is            ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
required. Permission from each booth exhibitor is required prior to taking
                                                                                   Test drive accessibility and special education apps at the AT
booth photographs or videotaping.
                                                                                   Showcase, presented by Texas Technology Access Program,
ACCESSIBILITY HELP DESK – INFORMATION / LOST AND FOUND                             Booth 821
Show-related questions may be answered at the Accessibility Help Desk
in the Lobby. Any lost items will be held here until the close of the show,        FOOD SERVICE
when they will be given to Building Security.                                      The food service and seating area is at the back of the hall and will be
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER**                                               open show days until one hour prior to show close.
You may sign up to engage a sign language interpreter*                             SERVICE DOG RELIEF AREA
at the Accessibility Help Desk in the Lobby.
                                                                                   Please walk up aisle 200 and access the doors on the left of the Exhibit
FIRST AID                                                                          Hall to exit the building. We appreciate you picking up after your animal.
First Aid provider will be available at the Accessibility Help Desk in the         Please, do not exit the front of the Convention Center as there are no
Lobby in front of the Exhibit Hall during show days and hours. There is a
First Aid office by Hall A should you require additional assistance. In an         provisions there.
emergency please dial 0 from a house phone or 911 from any other phone.            WHEELCHAIR REPAIR PAVILION Provided complimentary by Frog Legs.
                                                                                   Free maintenance* will be provided in Booth 248. This service
                                                                                   will end one hour before the show ends each day.
                                   HOTELS
              Springhill Suites by Marriott Houston Medical Center                 DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this Show
                        1400 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77054                  Directory. However, Show Management cannot be held responsible for any errors or
                                     713-796-1000                                  omissions. Opinions stated at the workshops/events are those of the speakers and not
                       Wyndham Houston Medical Center                              necessarily those of Abilities Expo. All workshops and events are subject to change or
                          6800 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030                      cancellation without prior notice.
                                     713-528-7744
                                                                                   *These complimentary services are available on a first come/first served basis during
                                                                                   show days/hours.
      Show Management                                Calendar of Events
                                                                                   **These services are provided compliments of Abilities Expo.
              Chairman
                                                              Boston
             Lew Shomer
                                                        September 21-23, 2018
             President/CEO                                                                                   TABLE OF CONTENTS
                                                              San Mateo
              David Korse
                                                          October 26-28, 2018      General Information............................................................................. 3
        Operations /Registration
                                                            Los Angeles            Exhibitor/Floor Plan............................................................................. 4
           Debbie Barbieri
                                                         February 22-24, 2019
                                                                                   Events and Educational Workshops
              Exhibit Sales
            Julienne Dallara
                                                           New York Metro          Friday........................................................................ 6-7
             Valerie Teague                                 May 3-5, 2019
                                                                                   Saturday............................................................................................8-9
           Education/Events                                    Chicago
                                                            June 21-23, 2019       Sunday...........................................................................................10-11
          Christine Selinger
                                                               Houston
                                                                                   Exhibitor Information
             Marketing/PR
             Kevaleen Lara                                  August 2-4, 2019       Exhibitor Listings............................................................................... 12
                                                                                   Product Categories............................................................................. 28
                                                            Abilities Expo
                                                 16501 Ventura Blvd. • Suite 501
                                                        Encino, CA 91436
                                                     Office: 310.450.8831x3
                                                        Fax: 424.238.6358
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Houston
                              August 3-5
                                2018
                            NRG Center • Hall E

        ENTRANCE

4   Serving the Community
          Since 1979
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EVENTS & WORKSHOPS                                                                                                              FRIDAY • August 3, 2018
Events, Workshops and Activities - the Total Abilities Experience!                                                                                                                                  For
                                                                                                                                                                                                 locations,
Abilities Expo showcases many events and workshops to entertain and educate! All while giving you the opportunity to try                                                                        please refer
new activities, expand your interests, and discover ways to be more involved in the Houston region.                                                                                                to the
* Dates and times of workshops and events are subject to change without notice. The opinions presented at the workshops and events are those of the presenters and do not                        Floor Plan
necessarily represent the opinions of Abilities Expo. Workshop and events content should not be considered as a replacement or substitute for the services of trained professionals in
                                                                                                                                                                                                  (page 4)
any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical or legal matters. We encourage you to seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any specific
information presented in these workshops and events

                        ALL DAY ACTIVITIES                                                                                 2:00pm
                                                                                                                           2:30pm Auti Angel’s FreeStyle Dance Workshop
Adaptive Climbing Wall                                                                                                    Presented by: Auti Angel, Abilities Expo “Dancebassador”, star of
Presented by: Mark Wellman, Adventure Athlete, Paralympian, No                                                            Sundance Channel’s Push Girls
Limits Tahoe                                                                                                              Location: Events Arena
Sponsored by: Liberator Medical Supply, Inc.                                                                              Learn more: www.autiangel.net, www.autiangel.com
Location: Booth #1031
Learn more: www.nolimitstahoe.com                                                                                          3:00pm Amputee Soccer – First Time
Artist Market                                                                                                              3:30pm at Abilities Expo!
Presented by: VSA Texas                                                                                                   Presented by: Lone Star Amputee Soccer Association and American
Location: Booth #226                                                                                                      Amputee Soccer
Learn more: www.vsatx.org                                                                                                 Location: Events Arena
                                                                                                                          Learn more: www.ampsoccer.org
Assistive Technology Showcase
Presented by: Texas Technology Access Program                                                                              4:00pm
Location: Booth #821                                                                                                       4:45pm Boccia Ball
Learn more: http://techaccess.edb.utexas.edu
                                                                                                                          Presented by: Houston Parks and Recreation, Adaptive Recreation
Play Activity Area – NEW for 2018!                                                                                        Departmen
Presented by: Shriners Hospitals for Children                                                                             Location: Events Arena
Location: Behind the Events Arena, Booth #570                                                                             Learn more: www.texas.usta.com
Learn more: www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/houston
                                                                                                                                             FREE WORKSHOPS
                                   FUN EVENTS                                                                                        • See floor plan on page 4 for Workshop location.
                                                                                                                              • Workshops are first come first serve. Arrive early to get a seat!
 12:00pm Pantomime Performing Troupe of the                                                                                       • Professionals: Certificates of participation available.
                                                                                                                                      Visit Accessibility Help Desk (in front lobby) for details.
 12:30pm Down Syndrome Association of Houston
Presented by: Julithe Garrett, Artistic Director, Down Syndrome                                                           11:45am
Association of Houston                                                                                                    12:45pm Accessible Home Design: The Basics
Location: Events Arena                                                                                                    Presented by: Wayne W. Broadfield, III, AIA, Associate Director
Learn more: https://dsah.org/pantomime-troupe/                                                                            Architecture, Paralyzed Veterans of America
                                                                                                                          Learn more: www.pva.org
 12:00pm Roll with the Wind: Ride-Along
  3:00pm Race Experience                                                                                                   1:00pm
Presented by: Ainsley’s Angels of America                                                                                  2:00pm Living Well with Chronic Pain
Location: Booth #561                                                                                                      Presented by: Casey Cashman, U.S. Pain Foundation
Learn more: www.www.ainsleysangels.org                                                                                    Learn more: www.uspainfoundation.org

  1:00pm                                                                                                                   2:30pm
  1:30pm Service Dog Demonstration                                                                                         3:30pm The State of Medical Cannabis in Texas
Presented by: Allie Keaton, My Service Dog                                                                                Presented by: AmyLou Fawell, President, MAMMA and Bonnie
Location: Events Arena                                                                                                    Jensen, Education/Research Analyst, MAMMA
Learn more: www.myservicedog.com                                                                                          Learn more: www.mammausa.org

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                                                                                                        Since 1979
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FRIDAY • August 3, 2018                                       EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
 3:45pm
 4:45pm Mindfulness and Meditation
Presented by: Kristina Rhoades, Life Coach, Well with Kristina and
Flower of Life Wellness Retreat
Learn more: www.kristinarhoades.com/

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EVENTS & WORKSHOPS                                                                                                          SATURDAY • August 4, 2018
 Events, Workshops and Activities - the Total Abilities Experience!                                                                                                                                  For
                                                                                                                                                                                                  locations,
 Abilities Expo showcases many events and workshops to entertain and educate! All while giving you the opportunity to try                                                                        please refer
 new activities, expand your interests, and discover ways to be more involved in the Houston region.                                                                                                to the
 * Dates and times of workshops and events are subject to change without notice. The opinions presented at the workshops and events are those of the presenters and do not                        Floor Plan
 necessarily represent the opinions of Abilities Expo. Workshop and events content should not be considered as a replacement or substitute for the services of trained professionals in
                                                                                                                                                                                                   (page 4)
 any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical or legal matters. We encourage you to seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any specific
 information presented in these workshops and events.

                       ALL DAY ACTIVITIES                                                                                12:00pm Roll with the Wind: Ride-Along
                                                                                                                          3:00pm Race Experience
Adaptive Climbing Wall                                                                                                   Presented by: Ainsley’s Angels of America
Presented by: Mark Wellman, Adventure Athlete, Paralympian, No                                                           Location: Booth #561
Limits Tahoe                                                                                                             Learn more: www.www.ainsleysangels.org
Sponsored by: Liberator Medical Supply, Inc.
Location: Booth #1031                                                                                                    12:45pm
Learn more: www.nolimitstahoe.com                                                                                        1:45pm Adaptive Sports Zone
Artist Market                                                                                                            Presented by: Houston Parks and Recreation, Adaptive Recreation
Presented by: VSA Texas                                                                                                  Department
Location: Booth #226                                                                                                     Location: Events Arena
Learn more: www.vsatx.org                                                                                                Learn more: www.houstontx.gov/parks/adaptivesports.html

Assistive Technology Showcase                                                                                             2:00pm
Presented by: Texas Technology Access Program                                                                             2:30pm Auti Angel’s FreeStyle Dance Workshop
Location: Booth #821
Learn more: http://techaccess.edb.utexas.edu                                                                             Presented by: Auti Angel, Abilities Expo “Dancebassador”, star of
                                                                                                                         Sundance Channel’s Push Girls
Play Activity Area – NEW for 2018!                                                                                       Location: Events Arena
Presented by: Shriners Hospitals for Children                                                                            Learn more: www.autiangel.net, www.autiangel.com
Location: Behind the Events Arena, Booth #570
Learn more: www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/houston                                                                  2:45pm Sled Hockey and Skate Therapy
                                                                                                                          3:45pm Joint Demonstrations
                                  FUN EVENTS                                                                             Presented by: STARskaters and Texas Sled Hockey
                                                                                                                         Location: Events Arena
11:15am                                                                                                                  Learn more: www.texassledhockey.org, www.starskaters.org
11:45am All About Service Dogs                                                                                            4:00pm
Presented by: Kristin Hartness, Executive Director, Canines for                                                           4:45pm Wheelchair and Ambulatory Tennis
Disabled Kids
Location: Events Arena                                                                                                   Presented by: USTA Texas Section, Houston Tennis Association,
Learn more: www.caninesforkids.org                                                                                       and Houston Parks and Recreation, Adaptive Recreation Department
                                                                                                                         Location: Events Arena
11:30am                                                                                                                  Learn more: www.texas.usta.com
 3:30pm Face Painting
Presented by: Houston Face Painting                                                                                                         FREE WORKSHOPS
Location: Next to Events Arena                                                                                                      • See floor plan on page 4 for Workshop location.
Learn more: www.houstonfacepainting.net                                                                                      • Workshops are first come first serve. Arrive early to get a seat!
                                                                                                                                 • Professionals: Certificates of participation available.
                                                                                                                                     Visit Accessibility Help Desk (in front lobby) for details.
12:00pm Ayita Wheelchair Dance Presentation
12:30pm and Class                                                                                                        11:45am How to Select the Right Accessible
Presented by: Ayita Wheelchair Dance                                                                                     12:45pm Vehicle for You
Location: Events Arena                                                                                                   Presented by: Steve Krone, Area Sales Manager, South Central
Learn more: www.facebook.com/Ayitadance/                                                                                 Region, BraunAbility
                                                                                                                         Learn more: www.nmeda.com

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                                                                                                       Since 1979
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SATURDAY • August 4, 2018                                              EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

 1:00pm Dealing With Practical Issues Due to
 2:00pm Paralysis or Spinal Cord Injury
The following workshop is presented by the Christopher and Dana
Reeve Foundation and is geared toward anyone who lives with
paralysis from disease, injury or birth condition and their loved ones.
Presented by: Nurse Linda PhD, CRRN (Linda M. Schultz, PhD, CRRN)
Learn more: www.www.christopherreeve.org

 2:30pm
 3:30pm Open Your World With Accessible Travel
Presented by: John Morris, Founder, WheelchairTravel.org
Sponsored by: Texas Central
Learn more: www.wheelchairtravel.org

 3:45pm Detox Basics: Understanding Toxicity
 4:45pm and Your Detox Options
Presented by: Tyler Dahm, Founder, Rogue Recovery
Learn more: www.amajordifference.com

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EVENTS & WORKSHOPS                                                                                                              SUNDAY • August 5, 2018
Events, Workshops and Activities - the Total Abilities Experience!                                                                                                                                  For
                                                                                                                                                                                                 locations,
Abilities Expo showcases many events and workshops to entertain and educate! All while giving you the opportunity to try                                                                        please refer
new activities, expand your interests, and discover ways to be more involved in the Houston region.                                                                                                to the
* Dates and times of workshops and events are subject to change without notice. The opinions presented at the workshops and events are those of the presenters and do not                        Floor Plan
necessarily represent the opinions of Abilities Expo. Workshop and events content should not be considered as a replacement or substitute for the services of trained professionals in
                                                                                                                                                                                                  (page 4)
any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical or legal matters. We encourage you to seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any specific
information presented in these workshops and events.

                       ALL DAY ACTIVITIES                                                                                  1:00pm
                                                                                                                           1:30pm Service Dog Demonstration
Adaptive Climbing Wall                                                                                                    Presented by: Allie Keaton, My Service Dog
Presented by: Mark Wellman, Adventure Athlete, Paralympian, No                                                            Location: Events Arena
Limits Tahoe                                                                                                              Learn more: www.myservicedog.com
Sponsored by: Liberator Medical Supply, Inc.
Location: Booth #1031                                                                                                      2:00pm
Learn more: www.nolimitstahoe.com                                                                                          2:30pm Auti Angel’s FreeStyle Dance Workshop
Artist Market                                                                                                             Presented by: Auti Angel, Abilities Expo “Dancebassador”, star of
Presented by: VSA Texas                                                                                                   Sundance Channel’s Push Girls
Location: Booth #226                                                                                                      Location: Events Arena
Learn more: www.vsatx.org                                                                                                 Learn more: www.autiangel.net, www.autiangel.com

Assistive Technology Showcase                                                                                              2:45pm Adaptive Badminton – First Time
Presented by: Texas Technology Access Program                                                                              3:30pm at Abilities Expo!
Location: Booth #821
Learn more: http://techaccess.edb.utexas.edu                                                                              Presented by: Houston Parks and Recreation, Adaptive Recreation
                                                                                                                          Department
Play Activity Area – NEW for 2018!                                                                                        Location: Events Arena
Presented by: Shriners Hospitals for Children                                                                             Learn more: www.houstontx.gov/parks/adaptivesports.html
Location: Behind the Events Arena, Booth #570
Learn more: www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/houston
                                                                                                                                             FREE WORKSHOPS
                                   FUN EVENTS                                                                                        • See floor plan on page 4 for Workshop location.
                                                                                                                              • Workshops are first come first serve. Arrive early to get a seat!
 11:30am                                                                                                                          • Professionals: Certificates of participation available.
  3:30pm Face Painting                                                                                                                 Visit Accessibility Help Desk (in front lobby) for details.

Presented by: Houston Face Painting
Location: Next to Events Arena                                                                                            11:45am
Learn more: www.houstonfacepainting.net                                                                                   12:45pm Open Your World With Accessible Travel
 12:00pm                                                                                                                  Presented by: John Morris, Founder, WheelchairTravel.org
 12:30pm Mock Cosplay Competition                                                                                         Sponsored by: Texas Central
                                                                                                                          Learn more: www.wheelchairtravel.org
Presented by: CosAbility
Location: Events Arena
Learn more: www.cosability.com
                                                                                                                           1:00pm ABLE Accounts: What You Need to Know About
                                                                                                                           2:00pm Achieving a Better Life Accounts in Texas
 12:00pm Roll with the Wind: Ride-Along                                                                                   Presented by: Chris Rodriguez, Director of Public Policy, National
  3:00pm Race Experience                                                                                                  Disability Institute (NDI) and Linda Fernandez, Director of the Educational
Presented by: Ainsley’s Angels of America                                                                                 Opportunities and Investment Division, Texas Comptroller’s Office
Location: Booth #561                                                                                                      Learn more and enroll online: www.texasable.org
Learn more: www.www.ainsleysangels.org
                                                                                                                           2:30pm Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality: A New
                                                                                                                           3:30pm Era of Accessibility Products - New to the Expo!
                                                                                                                          Presented by: Andrew Smerek, CEO, EyeFlite
                                                                                                                          Learn more: www.eyeflite.io

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                                                                                                 Serving  the Community
                                                                                                              Community
                                                                                                       Since 1979
                                                                                                       Since  1979
SUNDAY • August 5, 2018      EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

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E X HIB ITO R L ISTINGS
3 E Love......................................... 523                                                 Adapt-Solutions................................ 927
1510 Hubbard Ave • Batavia IL 60510                        Phone: 877-335-6831                        145 Damase Breton • St-Lambert QC G0S 2W0 • Canada      Phone: 418-889-0419
Email: 3elove@gmail.com                                       www.3Elove.com                          Fax: 418-889-9838 Email: ginalewis@adapt-solutions.ca www.adaptsolutions.com
Social entrepreneurship company seeking to change societal perception of                              We manufacture mobility equipment to meet people’s varying needs by
people with disabilities and their abilities through clothing, education, and                         simplifying access to their vehicle. We are dedicated to mobility. Our innovative
art. Mission: Embrace diversity. Educate your community. Empower each                                 product line up of turning and lowering seat bases, power transfer boards and
other. Love life. Wheelchairs are sexy!                                                               wheelchair lifts are the solution you’ve been looking for. Come check us out!

Accessible Vans of America................. 428                                                       Ainsley’s Angels of America................. 561
334 Buckington Street • St. Peters MO 63376                Phone: 888-311-3730                        562 W. Friesen Road • Lake Charles LA 70607                 Phone: 757-202-7915
Email: llcdirector@accessiblevans.com                       accessiblevans.com                        Email: ainsleysangels@yahoo.com                           www.ainsleysangels.org
We specialize in wheelchair van rentals across the country! We are the                                Join us everyday from noon to 3pm for the thrill and therapy of having the wind in
largest network of independent dealers in the US! Please visit our website:                           your face in our “Roll with Wind” experience, an Abilities Expo first! In addition to
accessiblevans.com to find the location that can help you.                                            ensuring everyone can experience endurance events, Ainsley’s Angels of America
                                                                                                      (www.AinsleysAngels.org) aims to build awareness about America’s special needs
Accidentally Accessible...................... 828                                                     community through inclusion in all aspects of life, by promoting awareness,
PO Box 5090 • Whitefish MT 59937                            Phone: 406-250-3145                       providing education, and participating as active members in local communities.
Email: kimberley@unlimbited.com                       accidentallyaccessible.com
Accidentally Accessible is your resource for all things accidentally (and
intentionally) accessible including lifestyle and daily living products,
                                                                                                      Amerigroup..................................... 631
                                                                                                      3800 Buffalo Speedway • Suite 400 • Houston TX 77098
furniture, communication devices, electronics, accessories, sports and                                Phone: 713-218-5185                       Email: reva.witherspoon@amerigroup.com
recreation, house and home, travel, toys and games, sporting goods,                                   Amerigroup Texas helps improve health care access and quality for
fashion, pet supplies, and durable medical equipment.                                                 approximately 800,000 low-income Texans by developing innovative care
ADAPT of Texas - Institute for                                                                        management programs and services. Amerigroup Texas provides ongoing
                                                                                                      community relations and outreach to encourage members to become
Disability Access.............................. 210                                                   active participants in their health care. Through health education programs,
1640A E. 2nd Street • Austin TX 78702                      Phone: 512-431-4085                        members are empowered to choose and sustain a healthy lifestyle.
Email: bob.adapt@sbcglobal.net
                                                                                                      Apple Home Care.............................. 730
Adaptive Driving Access, Inc................ 509                                                      8275 El Rio St • Suite 130B • Houston TX 77054                Phone: 713-714-1105
6836 N. Sam Houston Pkwy.W. • Houston TX 77064              Phone: 281-487-1969                       Fax: 832-930-4184                                  Email: llucero@apple.hms.com
Fax: 713-874-9105                       Email: katie.larson@adaptivedriving.com                       We are a DME company focused on the pediatric ventilation, nutrition, and
Texas’ Largest Handicap Van and Mobility Dealer. ADA was created out of a                             other aspects of homecare. We accept most all Medicaid insurances. We
necessity from our family’s life changing experience and need for mobility                            have offices in Lubbock, Fort Worth, Dallas, Tyler, Abilene, Temple, Austin,
equipment and first class service. We have five locations to service the                              San Antonio and opening soon in El paso. Se habla Espanol.
Greater Texas area.
                                                                                                      Backpack Health............................... 930
Adaptive Sports - Houston, Pasadena and                                                               3 Bridge Street • Dover MA 02030                             Phone: 781-710-1442
                                                                                                      Email: rob.goldman@backpackhealth.com
Pearland........................................ 543
5200 Burke Rd. • Pasadena TX 77504
Email: mblunt@ci.pasadena.tx.us
                                                          Phone: 281-487-1755
                                                         mrc.pasadenatexas.net
                                                                                                      Bath Fitter of Houston....................... 1008
                                                                                                      356 Garden Oaks Blvd. • Houston TX 77018                     Phone: 713-691-4110
The City Parks and Recreation Departments of Houston, Pasadena and                                    Fax: 713-691-1601                                   Email: mhelmy@bathfitter.com
Pearland work together to provide Adaptive Recreation programming to                                  Since 1984 Bathfitter Is An Industry Leader In Bathroom Renovations &
individuals with disabilities at low to no cost! Each City has a recreation                           Remodeling, We Are Specialized In Custom made Bathtubs , Showers ,
facility open to use, free of charge! Opportunities include: wheelchair sports,                       Easy Access Showers , One Piece Seamless Walls , One Day Installations
aquatic programming, weight room, locker room facilities, meeting rooms,                              , Life Time Warranty . Enjoy Your Free Home Estimate Today & Get Your
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Adaptive Switch Laboratories............... 419                                                       Be An Angel Fund, Inc........................ 216
POB 636 • Spicewood TX 78669                               Phone: 830-798-0005
                                                                                                      2003 Aldine Bender Road • Houston TX 77032                   Phone: 281-219-3313
Email: shabecker@invacare.com
                                                                                                      Fax: 281-219-7746 Email: margaret@beanangel.org               www.beanangel.org
ASL is dedicated to designing and adapting devices that allow individuals
                                                                                                      It is our mission to improve the quality of life for children with multiple
with severe disabilities to achieve independent movement, environmental
                                                                                                      disabilities or profound deafness by providing needed adaptive equipment
control and communication/computer access.
                                                                                                      and select services. We rely solely on the generosity of our donors to
Adapts.org...................................... 528                                                  support our programs and fundraisers.
4945 17th Street • San Francisco CA 94117
Email: info@adapts.org
                                                           Phone: 844-423-2787
                                                                                                      Beds By George................................ 926
                                                                                                      1045 N Nappanee Street • Elkhart IN 46514                   Phone: 574-333-2310
Nobody likes to think about travel emergencies, but they can happen. How
                                                                                                      Fax: 866-393-8176 Email: adam@bedsbygeorge.com            www.bedsbygeorge.com
will you get out safely? ADAPTS is a portable & affordable transfer sling
                                                                                                      Started by a father of a daughter with special needs, we build need specific
designed to help passengers with disabilities evacuate planes, trains, cruise
                                                                                                      hardwood or mesh SAFETY BEDS for disabled, medically fragile, & special
ships, hotels, & more in the event of an emergency. Lightweight & portable,
                                                                                                      needs individuals who need fall or entrapment & entanglement protection
the water- & flame-retardant ADAPTS was invented by a flight attendant.
                                                                                                      to ensure a safe sleeping environment. Using the finest materials, design &
Available for sale in our booth or online at adapts.org! A must-pack item for
                                                                                                      Amish craftsmanship, we are able to provide a SAFETY BED that is highly
any travel adventure! Live demo at our booth.
                                                                                                      functional and medical need specific from our extensive clinical options &
                                                                                                      components. FULLY FDA COMPLIANT & FUNDED BY MEDICAID!

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BraunAbility.................................... 509                                                  Cure Medical................................... 313
631 W. 11th St. • Winamac IN 46996                          Phone: 574-946-4139                       1434 E. Lake Mead Parkway • Henderson NV 89015                Phone: 800-570-1778
Email: joe.garnett@braunability.com                        www.braunability.com/                      Email: lwells@curemedical.com                                www.curemedical.com
With nearly 45 years of experience, BraunAbility® promises the most                                   Founded by quadriplegic Bob Yant, Cure Medical is an independently-owned
reliable wheelchair accessible vehicles and wheelchair lifts in the industry.                         company that develops, manufactures, and markets intermittent catheters
The market leader offers the widest product line-up, including conversions                            and closed catheter systems. Only Cure Medical catheters are not made with
on Honda, Toyota and Dodge/Chrysler minivans, as well as the first                                    DEHP or BPA. We offer the only catheter on the market that is approved for
wheelchair accessible SUV, built on the Ford Explorer.                                                pediatric use by the FDA. Cure Medical also donates 10% of our net income
                                                                                                      to scientific research for spinal cord injury and CNS/D. TRY A CURE at www.
Canine Companions for Independence -                                                                  curemedical.com or call 800.570.1778.
Houston......................................... 240                                                  Dalton Medical Corp.......................... 337
7710 Las Colinas Ridge • Irving TX 75063                     Phone: 214-259-4670                      4259 McEwen Road • Farmers Branch TX 75244                    Phone: 469-329-5200
Email: lwicks@cci.org                                                                                 Fax: 972-386-6615 Email: jennifery@daltonmed.net            www.DaltonMedical.com
                                                                                                      Dalton Medical Corp is a ONE-STOP shop with competitive pricing, premium
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.. 212                                                           quality products, and highest level of service and support to help you prosper
636 Morris Turnpike • Suite 3A • Short Hills NJ 07078      Phone: 973-467-8270                        in today’s competitive healthcare environment. Professional knowledgeable
Email: arivera-dobson@christopherreeve.org              www.christopherreeve.org                      sales team that provide highest level of customer satisfaction.
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation - Paralysis Resource Center
(PRC) promotes the health, well-being, and independence of people living
with paralysis, a spinal cord injury, or mobility impairment as well as their
                                                                                                      Digital Vacation Quest....................... 1020
                                                                                                      7426 Laguna Lake Drive • Spring TX 77379                       Phone: 832-414-7710
caregivers and families by providing FREE comprehensive information,                                  Email: tonya.southernjourneys@gmail.com
resources and referral services in order to achieve a better quality of life.

Clarke Health Care Products................. 336                                                      Disability Rights Texas....................... 220
7830 Steubenville Pike • Oakdale PA 15071                   Phone: 724-695-2122                       2222 W. Braker Lane • Austin TX 78758                       Phone: 512-454-4816
Fax: 724-695-2922 Email: info@clarkehealthcare.com      www.clarkehealthcare.com                      Fax: 713-974-7695       Email: scarter@drtx.org          www.disabilityrightstx.org
Clarke Healthcare is distributor for unique DME products from around the world.                       Disability Rights Texas is the federally designated legal protection and
Dolomite walkers welded steel frames in 9 models, Legacy, Maxi and Jazz. The                          advocacy agnecy for people with disabilities in Texas. Our mission is to help
Aquatec and Major bathlifts. Ocean stainless steel shower commode chairs with                         people with disabilities understand and exercise their rights under the law,
recline, height adjustable or self propel. BORIS pediatric tilting shower chairs,                     ensuring their full and equal participation in society.
Care Bags commode liners. CHCP distributes M-Rail and ArcoRail bed rail and
Toilevator raised toilet platform. Portable ramps in fiberglass and aluminum.                         Dishon-EZ Design and Fabrication, LLC.... 540
                                                                                                      PO Box 8681 • Kalispell MT 59904                             Phone: 406-755-4701
ClearCaptions.................................. 330                                                   Email: bobdishon@hotmail.com                             www.dishon-ezdesign.com
599 Menio Drive • Rocklin CA 95765                          Phone: 916-663-6869                       Specializing in Custom Adaptations for the handicapped. Bringing access
Email: brianna.fried@clearcaptions.com                    www.clearcaptions.com                       and independence to those with unique needs through simple design
Our local California - Title IV ADA Specialist will be on hand to answer any and all                  changes and barrier modifications. Inspired after our grandson was injured,
questions you have and inform you how to get your free caption telephone today!                       many adaptations were designed to assist him with his everyday needs.

Click Heaters................................... 443                                                  Dive Pirates Foundation...................... 822
19456 Preserve Drive • Boca Raton FL 33498                   Phone: 561-906-6017
                                                                                                      70 W. Thymewood Place • The Woodlands TX 77382                 Phone: 877-393-3483
Fax: 954-416-6168 Email: clickheaters@gmail.com             www.clickheaters.com
                                                                                                      Fax: 832-442-3318   Email: divepirates@divepirates.org         www.divepirates.org
Click Heaters heating pads uses a unique sodium acetate formula to provide                            Dive Pirates Foundation recruits injured veterans, law enforcement,
portable, reusable heat anywhere, anytime! Heat therapy is the application of                         emergency first responders and others who are medically qualified and
heat to treat a wide array of ailments. This product is ideal for sore or stiff                       physically disabled. We train and equip recipients to scuba dive along
muscles, arthritis, headaches or migraines, poor circulation, sport related                           with an adaptive dive buddy then take them on a trip of a lifetime. Most
injuries, back problems, cramps, neck injuries, and the list goes on and on.                          importantly we encourage our pirates to keep diving and enjoy this life-
Coloplast Corp................................. 520                                                   changing mobile sport with family and friends for a lifetime.
1601 W.River Rd. • Minneapolis MN 55411                      Phone: 800-788-0293
Fax: 612-344-2407       Email: USHWA@coloplast.com              www.coloplast.us                      Down Syndrome Association of Houston... 728
Coloplast develops products and services that make life easier for people                             7115 W. Tidwell Building K • Suite 106 • Houston TX 77092      Phone: 713-682-7237
with very personal and private medical conditions. Working closely with                               Email: nvellky@dsah.org
the people who use our products, we create solutions that are sensitive to
their special needs. We call this intimate healthcare. Our business includes                          Drops of Ancient Knowledge, LLC........... 524
ostomy care, urology and continence care, and wound and skin care.                                    13907 Lake Benbrook Dr. • Houston TX 77044                    Phone: 832-776-4424
                                                                                                      Email: werehelping@yahoo.com                                 www.werehelping.com
                                                                                                      We sell Ho’omana Oils, 3 topical, holistic, infused oils and a salve that help
CosAbility....................................... 322                                                 with pain management, helping with most issues. The all natural infused oils
9659 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E. • Suite 150,233 • Humble TX 77396                                         are handmade in Hawaii using native Hawaiian plants grown on the owner’s
Phone: 281-704-7065    Email: amy@enstep.com                www.cosability.com                        farm on the Big Island. The formulas are centuries old, handed down
Join CosAbility as we discover amazing ways for people to develop cosplay                             through the generations, with the owner being the 10th generation. We offer
ideas that incorporate their disability! Dressing up like your favorite Superhero or                  free applications at our booth. Ho’omana Oil only has 7 distributors in the
character from a loved show is something everyone can do!! We would love to                           entire world, and only 4 on the Continental US.
have you participate in or come watch Abilities Expo’s First Cosplay Competition!!
The contest is open to anyone on Sunday at noon!!Come by our booth to learn
more about how you can become a cosplayer and buy a T-Shirt too!!

14                                                                            Serving the Community
                                                                                    Since 1979
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Easter Seals Greater Houston................ 427                                                      Funtronic USA.................................. 831
                                                                                                      PO Box 497 • Towaco NJ 07082                                  Phone: 973-418-1875
4888 Loop Central Drive • #200 • Houston TX 77081           Phone: 713-838-9050
                                                                                                      Email: annette@funtronicusa.com                              www.funtronicusa.com
Email: kklein@eastersealshouston.org                  www.eastersealshouston.org
                                                                                                      Make therapy fun with the Funtronic Floor! Pop the balloons or go fishing all
ESGH serves people with disabilities & veterans as well as their families
                                                                                                      while working on hand-eye coordination and increasing attention to tasks.
in Houston & surrounding counties. Early Childhood Intervention; adapted
toys/Assistive Technology Lab, BridgingApps, play therapy, yoga, pet
therapy; Children’s Therapy-physical, occupational & speech; Camps,
                                                                                                      Good Vibes Distributions..................... 536
                                                                                                      919 S. Mission Ave. • Springfield MO 65809               Phone: 417-860-4920
Case Management; Caroline School; Respite; High School/High Tech-                                     Email: goodvibesdistributions@gmail.com
high; Transition Services; home buyers education; financial literacy; Adult
-recreational opportunities & Veterans Services. Currently Harvey Recovery                            Great American Mobility.................... 1013
ETAC............................................. 423                                                 2111 FM 1960 Road East • Humble TX 77338
                                                                                                      Email: troyl@txmobility.com
                                                                                                                                                                    Phone: 832-445-0956
                                                                                                                                                                         txmobility.com/
2830 California Street • Torrance CA 90503                   Phone: 310-755-7826
                                                                                                      Great American Mobility specializes in Custom Rehabilitative Manual and
Email: cathy@convaid.com
                                                                                                      Power Mobility Systems. We employ nationally certified professionals for all
The Etac Group is a world-leading developer of ergonomic products that                                your custom mobility needs. As a team of experts with an exemplary track
assist people living with restricted mobility. Our strength and competitive                           record in Greater Houston, our goal and commitment is to satisfy each client
edge are delivered through a proven synergy of pioneering product design,                             with superior products and excellent service. We strive to treat everyone like
excellence in service and a true understanding of end user needs.                                     family with the proper courtesy they deserve. You can put your trust in us
                                                                                                      because Your Independence is Our Priority!
EyeFlite......................................... 436
1023 Walnut Street • Suite 100 • Boulder CO 80302           Phone: 832-449-0649
Email: andrew@bluealloylabs.com                           www.bluealloylabs.com/                      H.E.L.P. Amputee Support Group............ 214
Here at Blue Alloy Labs, we believe that eye or head tracking can help                                7777 Southwest Freeway • #107 • Houston TX 77074            Phone: 713-429-3707
perform a variety of tasks no matter where you are. Our Augmented                                     Fax: 713-773-0923                                Email: neldafalknor@gmail.com
Reality headset travels with you and allows a user to perform many tasks                              www.helpforamputees.org
hands-free, like controlling smart devices simply by looking at them,                                 H.E.L.P. is a non profit amputee support group. The mission is to provide
speech generation from text or picture input, web browsing, and other                                 support and education for those individuals facing limb loss. The group
communication features. Stop by for a free demo!                                                      emphasizes the importance of helping those facing limb loss prior to
                                                                                                      amputation. Research show a more rapid and significant increase in
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.................... 241                                                     physical, emotional and mental well-being for amputees who are connected
1000 Chrysler Dr. • CIMS:485-04-76 • Auburn Hills MI 48326   Phone: 800-255-9877                      to support, education and resources.
Fax: 248-512-2077 Email: atiseo@eeiglobal.com          www.fcausautomobility.com/
The first automaker to enter the mobility marketplace, FCA US created the                             Harris County Rides........................... 437
Driveability Program to provide vehicles designed for customizable adaptive                           8410 Lantern Point Dr • Houston TX 77077                        Phone: 832-927-4846
equipment to make your life easier. The program provides up to $1,000 in                              Fax: 713-437-4860                             Email: shekeylia.douglas@csd.hctx.net
reimbursement to help cover out-of-pocket expense for adaptive driver or passenger                    RIDES Focusing on seniors 65+ and people with disabilities, RIDES is
equipment when you purchase or lease a new eligible Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram                        a curb-to-curb subsidized program that allows eligible customers and
or FIAT vehicle. Call (800) 255-9877 or visit https://www.fcausautomobility.com/                      participating agencies to purchase transportation at a significant discount.
                                                                                                      The customer/agency pays a reduced fare for their transportation by way of
Finally Pain Free............................... 826                                                  a 50% grant fund match.
706 2nd Street • Marble Falls TX 78564                      Phone: 512-917-8917
Fax: 800-858-6389 Email: finallypainfree@gmail.com      www.finallypainfreetx.com                     Hawaiian Moon................................. 627
Wellness Pro Electrotherapy System is FDA Cleared and is the ONLY medical                             321 S. Missouri Ave. • Clearwater FL 33756                    Phone: 888-256-3276
device like it on the market today, approved for pain and accelerated healing                         Email: Customerservice@hmaloe.com                              www.aloecream.biz
of injuries. It is digitally controlled and designed for the precise treatment                        Hawaiian Moon Organic Aloe Cream. Helps to repair and moisturize the
to control even the most difficult pain, trauma and injury cases, including                           skin. Makes a great gift as well! For further information visit us at www.
a wide variety of muscle and connective tissue and other health problems                              aloecream.biz
associated with pain using neuromodulation and bio-resonance.
                                                                                                      HDS Medallion.................................. 727
Flint Rehab Devices........................... 326                                                    282 Hebron Rd. • Bolton CT 06043                               Phone: 860-643-4445
18023 Sky Park Circle • Suite H2 • Irvine CA 92614           Phone: 949-419-1394                      Fax: 860-643-5299                          Email: carolrady@leadermanagement.com
Email: dmonroy@flintrehab.com                                      flintrehab.com                     www.hdsmedallion.com
At Flint Rehab, we believe rehabilitation is more than just a regimen. It’s                           HDS MEDALLION® DESIGNER BAGS FOR MOBILITY DEVICES Express your
rebuilding a life full of the activities you love – and having fun while you’re at                    unique personality & inherent beauty with a smashing CarryAll Bag made
it! That’s why we’ve dedicated ourselves to using the latest clinical research                        just for mobility devices. These stylish, practical bags come in different
and innovative ideas to create engaging, effective tools to spark recovery.                           sizes, styles and patterns. Over 35 fabulously functional bags for females
                                                                                                      and 2 bags men can use! Visit us, enter our daily drawings, check out our
Frog Legs, Inc.................................. 248                                                  show specials and accessories, too. Practical design fits most devices. USA
14470 Terminal Avenue • Ottumwa IA 52501                    Phone: 641-682-0220                       Made - premium quality fabrics, trims - great patterns and colors.
Fax: 641-682-0132 Email: jill@froglegsinc.com               www.froglegsinc.com
Frog Legs manufactures precision-built suspension products. Wheelchair                                Hidow International.......................... 1027
suspension protects riders from the jarring effects of rolling over rough                             9550 S. Eastern Ave • Suite 253 • Las Vegas NV 89123          Phone: 919.820.4333
terrain. Suspension eases the constant pounding that causes pain and                                  Email: kalensalmon@gmail.com
fatigue allowing for increased endurance and comfort. In wheelchairs nearly
all vibration originates from the frontend. Frog Legs forks eliminate 76% of
road shock so the rider’s feet and legs don’t have to.

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Hollister Incorporated........................ 820                                                      KayserBettenUS................................ 441
2000 Hollister Drive • Libertyville IL 60048                 Phone: 888-740-8999                        515 N. 12th Street • Allentown PA 18102                      Phone: 610-433-8797
Email: megan.meo@hollister.com                         www.hollisterpeoplefirst.com                     Fax: 610-433-7972                             Email: Jennifer@kayserbettenus.com
Hollister Continence Care offers research-driven urological products and                                www.KayserBettenUS.com
services to help provide independence to people whose lives have been                                   KayserBetten offers a wide range of enclosed beds to meet specific; medical,
affected by spinal cord injury and Spina Bifida. We are committed to people                             physical and behavioral requirements. With high rails, low thresholds,
and helping empower their lives. Everything we do is informed by a single                               functional designs and wooden rods that create a superior environment,
guiding principle: People First. Visit us at Booth 211 to learn more about our                          a KayserBetten bed may be just what you’ve been looking for. We offer
continence care products and services that promote user independence and                                help with product selection and assist you in the process to submit to your
confidence. Learn more at www.hollisterpeoplefirst.com                                                  insurance or Medicaid. KayserBetten has over 30 years of manufacturing
                                                                                                        experience and all beds sold are registered with the FDA.
Hope Jars by Ceci.............................. 224
24603 Mason Knights Court • Katy TX 77493                     Phone: 713-298-7166                       Ki Mobility...................................... 909
Email: all4ceci@yahoo.com                                                                               5201 Woodward Drive • Stevens Point WI 54481                Phone: 715-254-0991
                                                                                                        Fax: 715-254-0996 Email: sales@kimobility.com                www.kimobility.com
Houston Center for Independent Living                                                                   Ki Mobility specializes in the designing, manufacturing and International
(HCIL)............................................ 215                                                  distribution of high-quality ultra-lightweight manual wheelchairs. We offer
6201 Bonhomme Rd. • Ste.150-S • Houston TX 77036              Phone: 713-974-4621                       folding, rigid, and tilt-in-space in both adult and pediatrics. For more
Fax: 713-974-6927     Email: houstoncil@yahoo.com                     www.hcil.cc                       information, please visit: www.kimobility.com. Like us on Facebook!
A self-help advocacy organization providing independent living services for
people with disabilities by people with disabilities(PWD). Services include                             LeafFilter Gutter Protection................. 429
but are not limited to peer to peer counseling, independent living skills                               1217 West Loop North • Suite 190 • Houston TX 77055         Phone: 281-795-5161
training, information and referral, individual and systems advocacy, post-                              Email: mezzell@leaffilter.com
secondary transition services for youth with disabilities, Deaf/HOH services,
housing, employment assistance for SSI/SSDI consumers, AT training,                                     LEVO USA........................................ 318
DME, financial, relocation services to PWD.                                                             7105 Northland Terrace • Brooklyn Park MN 55428             Phone: 678-429-9459
                                                                                                        Email: jimp@levousa.com                                       www.levousa.com
Infinite Aloe................................... 1019                                                   SIMPLE – STRAIGHT – STANDING The originator of standing wheelchairs
                                                                                                        over 40 years ago, LEVO continues on as the “Experts in Standing”
4870 Fountain Ave. • Los Angeles CA 90029                     Phone: 323-906-2880
Fax: 323-906-2920     Email: ops@ultcreate.com                www.infinitealoe.com                      worldwide! Boasting the most complete line of standing chairs, our product
We sell an aloe vera skin care line with organic aloe. Nut and paraben free.                            line includes: The manual/manual standing – LEVO LAE The manual/power
                                                                                                        standing – LEVO LCEV And, the power/power standing – LEVO C3 & COMBI
Inspired by Drive.............................. 1113                                                    Please visit our booth for a product demonstration and to learn of all the
                                                                                                        outstanding BENEFITS our best in class wheelchairs can offer you. GET
11724 Willake St. • Santa Fe Springs CA 90670               Phone: 562-282-0244
Fax: 310-305-1718                         Email: bcommodore@inspiredbydrive.com                         VERTICAL!
www.inspiredbydrive.com
Special needs families inspired our product line, designed to provide                                   Liberator Medical Supply, Inc. - Adaptive
positioning and mobility support at home, school, and on the go. Our
products give families the freedom to play, engage, and participate in daily
                                                                                                        Climbing Wall................................. 1031
                                                                                                        2979 SE Gran Park Way • Stuart FL 34997                    Phone: 800-323-0914
life, from sunup to sundown. Designed to put a smile on your child’s face,                              Fax: 800-427-2468                            Email: ssousa@liberatormedical.com
our products support each moment of the day, because ensuring your child                                www.liberatormedical.com
receives the support he/she needs is our top priority.                                                  Liberator Medical is a national direct-to-consumer provider of catheters
                                                                                                        and urological supplies, incontinence supplies, ostomy supplies, post-
Integrative Hyperbaric Centers.............. 519                                                        mastectomy bras and breast prostheses, as well as diabetes testing supplies.
16251 Laguna Canyon Rd. • Ste.175 • Irvine CA 92618          Phone: 877-789-0123
                                                                                                        We provide the highest quality products from leading manufacturers to
Fax: 562-906-8885                                   Email: cpricco@oxyhealth.com
                                                                                                        meet your individual needs, with delivery in discreet packaging to your door.
www.californiahyperbarics.com
                                                                                                        We’re in-network with over 3,000 insurance plans and handle the Medicare,
Integrative Hyperbaric Centers - for the improvement of Autism, Traumatic
                                                                                                        Medicaid and insurance paperwork and billing for you.
Brain Injury, Mitochondrial Disorders, Rheumatoid Arthritis and many
other diseases & disabilities. The Integrative Hyperbaric Centers are multi-
disciplinary rehabilitation centers for hyperbarics, biomedical, therapy, and
                                                                                                        MaxMobility.................................... 809
                                                                                                        5425 Crossings Blvd • Antioch TN 37013                      Phone: 800-637-2980
care for families with special needs. We offer a collaboration of therapies                             Email: mark@max-mobility.com                              www.max-mobility.com
and home programs to produce maximum results.                                                           The NEW SmartDrive MX2 + now with the PushTracker wristband makes
                                                                                                        the already award-winning wheelchair power assist even better—it will truly
Invacare/TopEnd............................... 535                                                      change your life. It can power you up steep hills and through thick carpet.
One Invacare Way • Elyria OH 44035                            Phone: 440-329-6434
                                                                                                        It’s intuitive to use and will go for miles on a single charge. Turn on, get out
Fax: 440-329-6494      Email: shabecker@invacare.com                 invacare.com
                                                                                                        there and rediscover your independence!
Invacare Corporation (NYSE:IVC) is the global leader in the manufacture and
distribution of innovative home and long-term care medical products that
promote recovery and active lifestyles. Stop by to see the latest in seating,
                                                                                                        Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County.. 1010
power and manual wheelchairs, or take an Invacare Top End handcycle for a                               1900 Main St. • Houston TX 77002                            Phone: 713-739-3934
spin on the handcycle track. For more information, visit Invacare’s website                             Email: hilda.montemayor@ridemetro.org
at www.invacare.com.                                                                                    Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority; Public Transit/ Fixed Routes and
                                                                                                        MetroLift Services
Ion Cleanse/A Major Difference............. 312
7318 S. Revere Parkway • Suite B-7 • Centenial CO 80112       Phone: 303-755-0112
Email: Glenn@amajordifference.com

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Mikey’s Place.................................. 332                                                    NCART........................................... 200
P.O. Box 19755 • Houston TX 77224-9755                       Phone: 713-591-1965                       54 Towhee Court • East Amherst NY 14501                        Phone: 585-784-0208
Email: ingrid@mikeysplace.net                                www.mikeysplace.net                       Email: mlee@ncart.us                                                  www.ncart.us
Publisher of “Mikey’s Guide,” a parent/caregiver’s complete resource book                              The National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART) is an
of fun activities in Houston for your loved one with a disability. All you need                        association of suppliers and manufacturers of Complex Rehab Technology
to know is included in this comprehensive directory of summer camps (day                               (CRT) products and services that are used by individuals with significant
& overnight), special needs events, educational resources, respite programs,                           disabilities and chronic medical conditions. Our mission is to ensure that
sports & recreational activities, year-round classes, special needs ministries                         federal, state and private coverage and reimbursement policies allow
and private schools. Something for most age groups & disabilities. Proceeds                            for individuals with significant disabilities to have appropriate access to
fund our camp scholarship program.                                                                     specialized and individually configured products and services.

Mobility & Access............................. 329                                                     Neofect.......................................... 435
1003 International Dr. • Oakdale PA 15071                   Phone: 724-695-1590                        1147 California Drive • Burlingame CA 94010                    Phone: 415-513-1608
Fax: 724-695-1593 Email: info@mobilityaccess.com         www.MobilityAccess.com                        Email: austin@neofect.com                                          rapaelhome.com
Mobility and Access, Inc. (formerly Frank Mobility Systems, Inc.) has been                             The RAPAEL Home Smart Rehabilitation Solution offers patients state-of-the-art
importing and distributing quality innovative adaptive recreational equipment                          technology with therapy-based gaming programs to help stroke patients, those
for over 20+ year. Offering supervised cycling for young and old such as                               with traumatic brain injuries, and other conditions that cause the hand to lose
the Duet Wheelchair Bicycle Tandem and the Orion Twin Tandem Cycle a                                   function. These training activities automatically adjust to individual skill level, and
side by side tricycle that offers recreational fun and therapy. We also offer                          adapt as the patient improves and regains range-of-motion. By using technology,
independent cycles like the City Trike a 3 wheeled tricycle and the Cratos                             our programs motivate and engage patients beyond traditional models of rehab.
Power Assisted Recumbent Cycle.
                                                                                                       Next Day Access - Houston................... 523
Motion Composites............................ 309                                                      7025 W. Tidwell • #105, Bldg. H • Houston TX 77092             Phone: 387-277-0094
519 J-Oswald Forest • Suite 101 • St. Roch de l’Achigan QC J0K 3H0 • Canada                            Email: mccoylisa@gmail.com
Phone: 866-650-6555                    Email: s.pathmanathan@motioncomposites.com
www.motioncomposites.com/en/                                                                           Numotion........................................ 319
Motion Composites offers a full selection of lightweight high performance                              2400 Main St. Ext. • Suite 9 • Sayreville NJ 08872-1474        Phone: 855-873-6660
wheelchairs constructed from carbon fiber and aluminum. Easy to propel,                                Email: Hayley.Runion@NuMotion.com                               www.numotion.com
lightweight, and unique features best describe this entire product line The                            Numotion is committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities by
Motion Composites Veloce weighs 24 pounds configured and 11 pound in a                                 enabling them to actively participate in everyday life. As the nation’s leading
transportation configuration. You have to see this to believe it!                                      provider of Complex Rehab Technology (CRT), we individually configure
                                                                                                       medically necessary mobility products and services. This includes manual
Ms. Wheelchair Texas Foundation.......... 320                                                          and power wheelchairs and disposable medical supplies that are designed to
9659 N Sam Houston Pkwy E • Suite 150 • #233 • Suite 1508/233 • Humble TX 77396
                                                                                                       meet the unique medical and functional needs of individuals with disabilities.
Phone: 281-704-7065                                              Fax: 281-704-7065
Email: amy@enstep.com                                  www.mswheelchairtexas.org                       Outbounder 6x6............................... 1014
The Ms. Wheelchair Texas Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization,                          2845 Coppergrove Court NE • Grand Rapids MI 49525              Phone: 616-299-8136
                                                                                                       Email: tgtmobility@gmail.com
strives to improve the lives of people with disAbilities through its mission of
advocacy and education. Each Spring an new Ms. Wheelchair Texas and a
Little Miss Wheelchair Texas are crowned during the MWTX Gala. They will
                                                                                                       Paralyzed Veterans of America/PVA
spend the year sharing and advocating for those with disAbilities.                                     Publications.................................... 425
                                                                                                       2111 E. Highland Ave. • Ste.180 • Phoenix AZ 85016             Phone: 602-224-0500
My Service Dog................................ 244                                                     Fax: 602-224-0507     Email: sherri@pvamag.com                         pvamag.com
6147 Honea Egypt Road • Montgomery TX 77316                  Phone: 713-703-6924                       Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Through our broad range of services/
Email: allie@myservicedog.com                                                                          experts, PVA works to positively change lives and build brighter futures for
                                                                                                       our nation’s veterans with disabilities & their families by fighting for quality
National Ataxia Foundation.................. 421                                                       health care & decent benefits, investing in a cure for paralysis and providing
                                                                                                       opportunities to get back into life. All wheelchair users may be interested in
600 Hwy 169 S. • Suite 1725 • Minneapolis MN 55426           Phone: 763-553-0020
                                                                                                       PN, our monthly news & information magazine and SPORTS ‘N SPOKES a
Fax: 763-553-0167         Email: Lori@ataxia.org                 www.ataxia.org
                                                                                                       magazine on wheelchair sports & recreation.
The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) is a nonprofit organization established
in 1957 to help families affected by hereditary or sporadic ataxia. The NAF
is dedicated to helping ataxia families through research, education, and                               Permobil........................................ 409
support services. To find out more about ataxia, the NAF, or ataxia support                            300 Duke Dr. • Lebanon TN 37090                                Phone: 800-736-0925
groups, please visit our web site at www.ataxia.org.                                                   Email: Meagan.Wyatt@permobil.com                                www.permobil.com
                                                                                                       More than 50 years ago, Permobil was founded with an idea that what
National Seating & Mobility................. 721                                                       people can achieve should never be a question of ability. This belief is the
1050 Stewart Ave • Ste 120 • Garden City CA 11530     Phone: 516-505-1200                              very foundation of every Permobil power wheelchair, manual wheelchair, or
Fax: 508-875-6939 Email: edward.bonk@nsm-seating.com www.nsm-seating.com/                              seating & positioning product. We have combined today’s technology with
National Seating & Mobility (NSM) is a leader in the complex rehab                                     our extremely personal approach to complex rehab to provide the best and
technology with 25+ years of providing the right chair and the best care. We                           most innovative solutions possible.
have the most experienced assistive technology professionals who use their
knowledge/expertise to give our clients the mobility they need to live a more
independent life. Visit NSM at booth 417 to learn how we can meet your
mobility needs. Visit www.nsm-seating.com for a location nearest you.

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