The 2012 I Am Active Expo

FREE EVENT!!!

Arizona Bridge to Independent Living Presents
The 2012 “I Am Active” Expo & Car Show


Friday, October 5, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday, October 6, 10:00am – 4:00pm
 

The 2012 “I Am Active” Expo will include presentations, demonstrations, as well as technology ranging from restorative therapies for spinal cord injuries to assistive technology for gamers, to technologies for individuals with limited speech.  In addition, there will be a display of accessible vehicles on Friday & Saturday
highlighted by an accessible car showSaturday, October 6, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00p.m.

Car Show Sponsored by “Discount Cab”

Saturday, October 6, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Accessible vehicles on display Friday and Saturday capped off by a car show of individuals joining vendors to display a variety of vehicles ranging from a camero to a modified motorcycle.


Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

The following sponsoring exhibitors will be participating in the Expo


Title Sponsor

Arizona Bridge to Independent Living – http://www.abil.org


Gold Sponsors

Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association of Arizona http://www.azspinal.org

Restorative Therapies, Inc.
http://www.restorative-therapies.com/

Total Transit/Discount Cab
http://www.totaltransit.com


Silver Sponsors

Aamco Medical
https://www.aamcomedical.com
Ability Center
http://www.abilitycenter.com
ActiveForever.com
http://www.ActiveForever.com
ADL Solutions, Inc
http://www.adl-solutions.com  
Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing http://www.acdhh.org
Arizona Lift and Care Specialists http://www.azliftandcare.com
Arizona Relay Services
http://www.azrelay.org
Arizona Technology Access Program (AZTAP)
http://www.aztap.org/
Canine Companions for Independence  http://www.cci.org
CaptionCall
http://www.captioncall.com
ChairWear ChairSkins
http://www.chairwear.org
Coloplast
http://www.us.coloplast.com
Dignified Motors-Broadened Horizons, Inc  http://www.BroadenedHorizons.com
Go!  Mobility Solutions  http://www.goesanywhere.com
Hearingimpaired Net Inc. http://www.hearingimpaired.net http://www.mrpaws.com 
Joey Wells
Low Vision Plus
http://www.lowvisionplus.com
Medical Equipment For Independence
Miracle League of  Arizona
http://www.mlaz.org
MV-1 of Arizona
http://www.mv1ofarizona.com/
Out-Front
http://www.out-front.com
Positive Life Enhancers–Premier Hearing Center http://www.premierhearing.com
Quality Vans & Specialty Vehicles  http://www.qualityvans.com/
Redman Power Chair http://www.redmanpowerchair.com
Saltillo Corporation
http://www.satillo.com
Superarmlift.com
http://www.superarmlift.com
Symbius Medical
http://symbiusmedical.com/
The ROHO Group
http://www.therohogroup.com/
Tobii ATI
http://www.tobiiati.com
Toby Churchill LTD
http://www.toby-churchill.com
Total Transit/Discount Cab -  http://www.totaltransit.com
U-Rent-Electric
http://www.urenelectric.com
Valley Metro
http://www.valleymetro.org
Viajes To Go Vacations
http://www.viajestogo.com
Vibeze Vibration Therapy and Gruptech International http://www.urenelectric.com
ViewFinder Low Vision Resource Center http://www.viewfinderlowvision.com
VMI Mobility Center
http://www.ampvans.com


Entertainment

Saturday, October 6, 2012
Picasso's Smile will provide music from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Virginia G. Piper Sports & Fitness Center Tour Schedule
Friday, October 5, 2012
1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Saturday, October 6, 2012
11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
 
Presentations

Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART)/
Interpreters will be provided upon request.

Friday, October 5, 2012 at 2:00 pm

VMI Mobility Center

If you are a wheelchair or scooter user, tasks that once seemed so simple, like driving a car or running errands can quickly become a source of contention, frustration and stress.

Maybe you have declined going to the store, or just “gone without” just so you don’t have to watch your loved one or care taker struggle with transferring you in and out of a vehicle, or given up a vacation because preparing for travel is difficult because you have to bring so many supplies with you and there isn’t enough room in your suitcase.

That’s why VMI has worked so hard for you - to create the “conversion experience” with our lowered floor accessible minivans that give you no limits, no boundaries, just possibilities of where you can go and what you can do.

Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 1:00 pm

Restorative Therapies

Restorative Therapies makes FES systems for adults and children including the leading RT300 cycle with leg, arm and trunk stimulation and RT600, the only FES stepping system.


Dates & Times

Friday, October 5, 2012
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Saturday, October 6, 2012
10:00 am – 4:00 pm


Location

Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) of AZ Campus
5025 E. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034


Transportation that Services the DEC

Free Shuttle Service Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Will be provided every 30 minutes by Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association at the 44th St. transit center (Southwest corner of 44th St and Washington), which is located across the street from the light rail stop on 44th St and Washington.  For questions, contact David Carey at 602-443-0723.

East Valley Dial-A-Ride:
(480) 633-0101
(480) 981-1969 TTY

Phoenix Dial-A-Ride:
(602) 253-4000
(602) 258-9980 TTY

Bus 
Route 1

Light Rail
Deboard at 44th Street/Washington, board East bound Route 1 and
deboard in front of DEC.

or

Deboard at 44th Street/Washington; board Free Shuttle (Read above for details)
and deboard at the DEC.


If you need bus or light rail trip planning assistance, call Valley Metro at 602-253-5000 or use the online trip planner at http://www.Valleymetro.org.

Free Parking

Please park only in the four-story garage designated for the DEC.

Food, Refreshments and Beverages

Karim's BBQ Menu

(All Sandwiches are served with Potato Salad or Red Beans & Rice)

BBQ Chicken Sandwiches................$7.00
BBQ Beef Sandwiches......................$8.00

Desserts

Peach Cobbler ...Sm $3.00...Med $4.00...Lg $5.00
Drinks
Sodas and Bottle Water ......................... $1.00

* Free Ice Cream provided by Helen’s Roadhouse

Vendor Registration

Silver Sponsorships for $375 are still available!  For more information please contact David Carey at (602) 443-0723.

Accommodations

No fragrances please! To accommodate those with allergies, breathing conditions or multiple chemical sensitivities, please do not smoke or wear scented products when attending event.  Events are accessible in compliance with ADA guidelines.  Sign language interpreters and CART will be provided upon request for presentations.  For questions please contact David Carey at 602-443-0723 or davidc@abil.org.

Important! To sell merchandise at your booth you must have a Phoenix, AZ Sales Tax License. The application form is available at:  Phoenix Sales Tax License

For information regarding exhibiting, purchasing ad space, presenting
and/or Sponsorship opportunities, please contact
David Carey at (602) 443-0723 or davidc@abil.org.