2008 Expo Features (2009 Expo Features Coming Soon!)
- County Executive Isiah Leggett
Welcome to the Expo:
Friday, May 2, 2008
11:30am – Outdoor Demonstration Tent (Community Square))
1. Commitment to this target population:
• Disabled
• Elderly
• Veterans with disabilities
• Families and caregivers
2. Commitment to helping our Expo grow to be the best in the Country to serve our citizens.
- Career Fair
Friday, May 2, 2008, Building 2 (Old Auditorium)
A Career Fair has been added to the Expo this year. Bring your Resume!
- PARENT-PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIP DAY
Sponsored by MSDE/Division of Special Education Early Intervention Services
Friday, May 2, 2008 Heritage Building
Workshops:
10:00am-11:30am
Building Effective Family-School Partnerships
12:00pm-1:30pm
"King Gimp Movie"
King Gimp follows the life of Dan Keplinger, for 13 years from elementary school to college graduation. You will forget cerebral palsy, you will remember his inspiration. Be with him as he discovers the world of art and as the world discovers his talents.
Inside his head there is poetry.
The Washington Post
He has never let his physical limitation slow him down. LA Weekly
2:00pm-3:30pm
Positive Visions & Practical Solutions for Inclusion - Workforce/Business/Entrepreneur Summit
Sponsored by www.welcomebrac.com
Friday, May 2, 2008 - Building 2 - Assistive Technology Demonstration and Information Room
Hosted by:
Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD)
Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MD TAP)
Assistive Technology Loan Program (ATLP)
The WorkABILITY Loan Program
Demonstration Area between Rooms A and B of Expo
Friday, May 2, 2008
1:00pm - MyReader2 - video magnifier
3:00pm - Alternative Access to Computers
Saturday, May 3, 2008
1:00pm - Alternative Access to Computers
3:00pm - MyReader2 - video magnifier
- Charity Crab Feast/Rock Concert
Featuring "Close to Normal" band
Friday, May 2, 2008 7:30pm-11:30pm
Building 2 (Old Auditorium)
*Pre-Registration is required - Call Caring Communites at 410-549-5707 for more info!
Proceeds benefit Caring Communites, Inc. - Local Agencies and Support Groups
Agencies such as the Maryland Department of Disabilities, Maryland Assistive Technology Loan Program, Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MD TAP) and many many more will be on the show floor - Exhibitors
Many exhibitors from across America (and outside the U.S.A.) will share their knowledge and expertise about their equipment/supplies
**Buddy Bike, LLC - will be selling one of their bikes at a reduced price at the Expo. - Benefits Planning and Help Desk
- Product Demonstrations
- Birnbaum Interpreting Services
Birnbaum Interpreting Services will be Providing Free Sign Language Interpreters for Attendees at the Expo - EMT First Aid Station on Site
sponsored by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service - Continuous Shuttles
Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center is providing continuous shuttle service from three designated stops in the parking areas to the doors of the Expo. - Get Gold Cash, Inc.
Bring your broken and unwanted Jewelry to the Expo!
Gold, silver, platnum and more. Recycling proceeds to benefit Caring Communities!
Sponsored by: Get Gold Cash, Inc. - Free Wheelchair Rentals and Emergency Repair Services
Mobility Rehab Products, LLC will be donating free rentals and emergency repairs.
Caring Communities is encouraging donations for these services. All proceeds will go back to Caring Communities. - Jafai Health and Support Services
Jafai Health and Support Services will be available during show hours for Expo attendees who need assistance. - Making a Difference Through Service-Learning - Tim & Linda Moore
Empowering youth with disabilities to participate in a service-learning project is not as difficult as you may think. Using a planning and resource guide makes things much easier to guide you from start to finish. - Visual Acuity Screening
Provided by: Prevention of Blindess Society - Washington, DC - Blood Pressure Screenings
CVS/Pharmacy will be doing blood pressure screenings at the Expo. - Health Screenings
YMCA Upper Montgomery County will be doing free health screenings both days of the Expo. - Disaster Preparedness
The American Red Cross of the National Capital Area will provide brochures, videos and disaster items (for sale) along with displays on both days of the Expo. - Vision and Glaucoma Screenings
Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation will offer free vision and glaucoma screenings, for adults, using the mobile screening van on Friday of the Expo.
- Fashion Show
Sunshine Project H.E.L.P. will be hosting a fashion show both days of the Expo.
Friday - 11:00-11:30 and 2:00-2:30
Saturday - 11:00-11:30 and 3:00-3:30 - Rolling in Rhythm
Sue Green, adaptive dance instructor, presents a Hip Hop line-dance demonstration by the Rolling in Rhythm dancers. The Audience will be invited to join in on the fun.
Saturday - 2:00-2:45pm - Outdoors Demonstration Area - Deborah Barnes, Ms. Wheelchair DC
Will be greeting attendees of the Expo. - Entertainment and Mascots
OOPS The Clown & Mr. Funnyman
301-963-9530
www.oopstheclown.com
Mr. Norman
410-653-3056
Chick-fil-A Cow
240-686-1110
Chuck E. Cheese
1-888-778-7193
Red Robin
240-631-8777
- Free Expo Passes
Pick up free Expo passes at participating Safeway Supermarkets and CVS Stores - Food Service
Food Services by:
Salerno's Catering
www.salernos.com
(410) 795-8710
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