Jan 23 - 24: Chennai : Abilities expo 2007

Abilities Expo 2007
Valluvar Kottam, Chennai 600 034

January 23 - 24, 2007

( From 9-30 a.m. – 8 -p.m.)

A show that highlights the abilities of Differently-abled people

A show for parents of children with Special needs

A Show of products and services for the Differently-abled

This Abilities Expo will be of special benefit to:

People with Disabilities                         Rehabilitation counselors

Parents / Family members                     Teachers

Occupation therapists                            Speech therapists

Physical therapists                                 Medical Doctors

General public                                       Mainstream students

Programmes  :     This expo is conducted in three parts.

1.Knowledge and Informaion Sessions

   The conference will have speakers speaking on following topics :

• Early Identification and Intervention
• Education, Schooling, Vocational training
•  Job opportunities
•  Medication, Alternate medicines

     Therapies - speech, occupation, physiotherapy, Yoga, music, dance, sports

                      Mobility aids safety and  maintainence tips

                      Government schemes for people with disabilities

                      How to achieve independent living, planning for the future of people with disbilities

       Every thing you wanted to know about Special needs trusts, Appointing guardians, 

       writing  wills, and many other topics  concerning persons with disabilities from   infancy to adulthood

II.  Scientific sessions

In response to the growing needs of families and professionals impacted by disabilities, we have assembled the “best of the best” in terms of  presenters and relevant topics.

From  dietary interventions, legal and legislative strategies to sensory integration,  renowned experts        will gather to share their knowledge and expertise with parents and practitioners.

AIKYA, the organizers of the expo is a pioneering organization, recognized for breaking through the myths about disabilities in general, and about Autism, ADHD and other developmental disabilities in particular.

III.  Exhibition

Products featured in the exhibit hall will include:

• Blind / Visual Impairment Aids
• Hearing Impairment Aids
• Chairs & Accessories
• Daily Living Aids
• Durable Medical Equipment
• Exercise, Recreational, and Sports Equipment and Services
• Home Modifications
• Pediatric therapy Equipment
• Publications
• Wheelchairs/ Walkers, and
• Educational aids
  
  For  details on  booking stalls , sponsorship, volunteering / contests  
  call 9444 960643 / 98400 57975
  
  E mail :  info@....     Website :  www.aikya.org

Other attractions at the Expo : games, food, quiz  programmes, Awards and prizes to parents, teachers and special people and mainstream students.