Free event at the NRG Center highlights resources and workshops for people with...
at the NRG Center and saw other kids in wheelchairs waiting to go up it, they suddenly wanted to try.
The wall is one of the highlights of an event that has brought a wealth of new experiences and knowledge to people with disabilities for more than 40 years., offers workshops on topics such as accessible travel destinations and lessons about service dogs. Attendees can watch wheelchair fencing, rugby and lacrosse. About 120 exhibitors showcase products and new technologies.
"People find products here that they never even knew existed, and it changes their lives,” Shomer said. About 1,300 people attended the expo Friday, Shomer said, and he expected more than 2,000 to arrive Saturday. "There is life after spinal-cord injury,” Wellman said. “There is life after amputation. There is life after head injury. It's all about having a great life."love for the outdoors
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