United Spinal Association Presents The 2010 Independence Expo: Improving Life for People with Disabilities and the Aging

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association presents the 2010 Independence Expo-Orlando; the region's premier lifestyle-enhancing Expo designed to promote active living and independence for all people with disabilities and aging Americans.

The Independence Expo-Orlando will be held on Friday, October 1st & Saturday, October 2nd at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Convention Center and is free and open to the public.

The Independence Expo- Orlando features over 80 Vendor Exhibits that offer the perfect opportunity to see and try cutting-edge products that enhance ability and sustain mobility.

Contemporary disability-related workshops and demonstrations, designed to educate and liberate will be conducted throughout the 2-day event, including:

• Employment, Accessibility and the Workplace
• Accessible Travel & Transportation (Your Dream Trip)
• National MS Society/Mid Florida Chapter will share results from a major study to find a cure for MS, spinal cord injury, and ALS
• Latest Research & Technology-Upper Limb Spasticity, Spinal Cord Injury
• Neurotechnology and FES Cycling: How it can benefit people with neurological disabilities
• ADA @ 20! The Past, Present and Future
• "Dress to Impress" Fashion Showcase, presented by Chloe Magazine

Special Appearances by:

Henry Winkler – famed actor & best-selling author who will share his personal story about his mother's struggle with Upper Limb Spasticity (Friday, 10/1)

Katie Mathews - Jr. Miss Wheelchair Florida, and her message entitled, "Distracted while Driving" (Friday, 10/1)

Damon Rozier - "Sit-Down" comedian, author & motivational speaker (Saturday, October 2nd)

Rogue Gallart & Orlando Disability Chamber - a nonprofit that helps people w/ disabilities start their own business

Registration is at http://www.IndependenceExpo.org or by calling toll free 800-404-2898 and automatically enters attendees in a free raffle drawing to win great prizes listed below.  On-site registration and free parking is also available.

Raffle Prizes: Two round trip tickets to anywhere in the Continental USA courtesy of AirTran Airways; Two overnight accommodations at any Red Roof Inn in the US; Gift Cards to The Olive Garden and other restaurants & retailers.

The Independence Expo is sponsored by Permobil; Open Arms/Allergan; New Mobility (media sponsor); MS Society-Mid Florida Chapter; Able to Travel; TiLite and Beutlich Pharmaceuticals.

The Expo is made possible through support from: Center for Independent Living in Central Florida; Central Florida Disability Chamber; Orange County Dept. of Human Services - Office on Disability/ADA; Self-Reliance, Inc.; Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute; Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program; VSA Arts of Florida

About United Spinal Association United Spinal is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization formed in 1946 by paralyzed veterans and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Americans with spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, ALS and post polio. It has played a significant role in writing the Americans with Disabilities Act, made important contributions to the Fair Housing Amendments Act and the Air Carrier Access Act. Membership is free and is open to all individuals with spinal cord disorders.

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