2009 NARHA National Conference and Annual Meeting
– Nov. 18-21The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) is hosting the 2009 NARHA National Conference and Annual Meeting in Ft. Worth, TX to celebrate the innovations and accomplishments of professionals in the Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) industry.
The expo, which marks NAHRA’s 40th anniversary, allows members of the EAAT community to network with each other, participate in seminars hosted by industry leaders, attend demonstrations and the banquet, and more.
For more information about therapeutic equine professionals, check out the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) and discover the community of equine therapy professionals, equine assisted activities, therapy centers and more.
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2009 WCD Expo – Nov. 19-20
The World Congress on Disabilities Expo will be held in Jacksonville, FL at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, and is “dedicated to improving the lives of those with developmental and physical disabilities, their families and professionals who work with them,” according to WCD Expo.
This event features: an Expo – a chance to discover new products and services; and a Conference – experts discuss issues facing the disability community.
Admission to the event is $10; Conference passes are $195. For more information about admission or registering for this event, visit WCD Expo Registration.
If you’re in the area and have a chance to attend, don’t miss out on this event – a great opportunity to network, gather the latest information from industry experts and demo new technology for living with a disability. Guests are encouraged to bring their children, and the event is completely accessible.
For more information, visit the 2009 WCD Expo website.
Check out the Assistive Technology section on Disaboom for more information about products and tools for living with a disability.
(Image courtesy of WCD Expo)
Vote for CNN Hero of the Year: Brad Blauser - Voting ends Nov. 26
CNN is allowing readers to vote for CNN Hero of the Year and will award the winner with $100,000. Brad Blauser said if he wins, he will buy another 285 children wheelchairs. Vote Brad for CNN Hero of the Year.
Check out CNN Hero: Providing Wheelchairs to Kids with Disabilities to learn more about Brad and his special project Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids.
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