Expo Features: Nation's Capital Region
Nation’s Capital Region
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
College Park, MD
April 18, 2026
Free Wheelchair Rentals and Emergency Repair Services
Representatives from Stuart’s Medical and Sales will be available for emergency repairs and wheelchair rentals
Exhibitors
Many exhibitors from across Maryland/DC and Northern VA and beyond will share their knowledge and expertise about their equipment/supplies, assistive technology, and adaptive devices. Also visit with self help, support groups and advocacy organizations.
Disabilities Champions
Connect with individuals who have gone above and beyond to help the disabilities community. Meet and greet with local celebrities, politicians, dignitaries and leaders in the disabilities field.
Mayor Fazlul Kabir
Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk Democrat, District 21, Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties
Ms. Wheelchair Maryland Carla Cobbs (Crowned 2025)
Ms. Wheelchair Maryland Dominique Sessa (Crowned 2024)
Ms. Chandra Smith Crowned Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2023 & Ms. Wheelchair America 2024
Amber Stewart Representing Maryland as Ms. Wheelchair Maryland USA
Personal Care Services Available During The Day
Specialty Care Services will offer assistance and a helping hand at the Expo to individuals who need it.
Health Screenings
Care Access will be offering free heath screenings, Blood screenings Heart & Kidney Screening for those who qualify blood test to determine risk for Alzheimer’s disease. These tests can give you a critical insight into your risk of heart attack, heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and more. It’s especially helpful if you have a family history of health problems.
Specialty Care Services Simple health screening to include blood pressure, heart rate, etc
Sign Language Interpreting Services Available
Humanim will be on hand to assist deaf or hard of hearing individuals
FUN for all Ages
Face Painting
Balloon Twisting
Glitter Fairy Godmother
Pet Equine Therapy Ponies
Reptile Experience with Fangs, Frogs & More
and more Special Surprises!
Stage Performances, Demos and Presentations
11:30am – 11:50am Performance:
Come enjoy a dance routine with Brianna!
Brianna is a natural-born performer whose love for movement and music began at age nine. With almost twenty-25 years of experience, she has explored ballet, jazz, ballroom, interpretive dance, and praise worship, bringing joy and confidence to every stage she steps on. Singing, dancing, acting, and percussion allow her to connect with audiences through movement, sound, and storytelling—always with radiant energy and no trace of stage fright.This spring Brianna has launched her YouTube channel, BriannaHopes413, where she will share thoughtful, informative, and uplifting insights into her world. She lives in Prince George’s County, Maryland, with her mother and their family pet, Esty.
12:00pm – 12:20pm Presentation:
Leah Blackwell: Political Advocacy for All!
Leah will discuss voting and the importance of individuals with disabilities participating in the political process …and even running for local office
Come learn from someone who has a lot of information on the importance of individuals with disabilities participating in the political process, voting, civic involvement…and even running for local office. She will share how she campaigned for a seat on the Manassas Park City School Board.
Leah is a native of Manassas, Virginia, graduated from George Mason University with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in English. She is a member of the Special Education Advisory Committee for Manassas Park City Public School and a longtime volunteer with the Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary in Prince William County.
12:30pm -12:50pm
Spirit Club
Join us for a FREE workout. Just bring your energy, water and some SPIRIT, and let’s have some fun with fitness At SPIRIT Club, we believe exercise is not only essential to living a happy and healthy life, it is also a human right. Therefore, fitness should be made accessible to you, regardless of your circumstance. Whether you’re experienced with exercise or a total beginner; comfortable in gyms or don’t feel like they are the right fit for you; able to participate in typical fitness programs or face limited opportunities due to a disability, SPIRIT Club is the place where you can successfully work toward your fitness goals.
1:00pm – 1:50pm Presentation
Eric Jorgensen
How to get yourself set up for your child’s transition
Eric Jorgensen is a Certified Financial Planner, retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, disabled veteran, and father of a son with autism and significant intellectual disabilities.In 2012, Eric retired after 20 years of service and lost his wife in the same month. Overnight, he became a single father navigating a disability benefit system he had no roadmap for. That experience set the course for the next decade of his work. Since then, Eric has specialized in disability planning. Helping families understand SSI, Medicaid, Special Needs Trusts, and long-term planning for children with disabilities. He is the founder of Special Needs Navigator and host of the ABCs of Disability Planning podcast. Eric lives in Frederick, Maryland.
2:00pm – 2:50pm Presentation
Monica Colunga
Workplace problem? Facing discrimination?
Join Monica for this presentation focused on workplace protections under federal EEO laws with an emphasis on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This accessible session will discuss reasonable accommodations in the workplace and will explain how individuals can seek assistance from the EEOC if they’re experiencing employment discrimination.The EEOC is here to help— Monica Colunga is the Outreach and Education Coordinator for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs in Washington D.C. She joined the EEOC in 2010 as a bilingual investigator and now leads outreach and education efforts to help workers employers and community partners understand their rights and responsibilities under federal EEO laws.
Free durable medical equipment, supplies…and Give-Aways!!
Free STAYnEAT Plate
Perfect for all ages and abilities, these, slip, tip & flip- resistant self feeding plates help minimize mealtime stresses.
Free Parking in Lot Z ($3 per hour in the garage)
