2008 DisAbilities EXPO!!

Saturday, October 11, 2008 
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Alvin Sherman Library
at Nova Southeastern University
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida    
Click Here for Directions           

DON’T MISS OUT!!
The DisAbilities Expo provides an opportunity to learn about services, resources, products and
information for persons with various disabilities!

OVER 50 EXHIBITORS / VENDORS /  EDUCATIONAL FORUMS / CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES / ENTERTAINMENT  / PRIZES / GAMES / SPORTS  / HEALTH SCREENINGS!!

EXHIBITORS 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Agencies, organizations and businesses providing services, programs, resources free goodies and products for children, teens, adults and seniors with developmental, sensory, emotional and physical disabilities.Visit the booths to receive a small gift and enter a drawing for a grand prize!

KIDS CORNER -1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Crafts and jewelry making led by Sally Ash, M.S., ATR-BC (Board Certified Art Therapist) - The Able Trust
10 a.m.:  Story Time
11 a.m. & 3 p.m.:  Sign Language Bingo
1 p.m.:  South Florida Pirates
2 p.m. Hand Drumming

ENTERTAINMENT
Music, Kid Art, And Much More!

ART EXHIBITION
View various art pieces creatd by individuals with disabilities.

FORUMS
Room: 2053 (2nd Floor of Library). Three unique and informative disability symposiums will be provided at the NSU library to exchange and share information regarding important topics on youth and adult independence. Hear from the experts and from those who have been through it.
1. Bullying Prevention 10:45am-12:30pm
2. What's Next? Transition from School to Life 1:00pm-2:30pm
3. Special Needs Wills, Trusts, Guardianships, and Planning: What to Expect 2:45-4:00pm

SPORTS
Demonstrations & Participation
Wheelchair Basketball / Rugby
(2nd floor gym at the RecPlex)
Hand Cycles
*all activities subject to change

For DisAbilities Expo Information Call:
954-357-8686 or 954-537-2844 (TTY)
E-mail: Kwerthman@browardlibrary.org      

Interpreters will be available for all  presentations and special events. Should you require auxiliary aids or services call: 954-357-8686: or  954-537-2844  (TTY) by September 26, 2008,  so advance arrangements can be made.

DIRECTIONS  -  From University Drive
From North of I-595:  University Drive south 1 mile past I-595 to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd,).  Turn left (east) and continue to the North Entrance of the campus, Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd. and make a right.  
From South of Griffin Road:  University Drive north approximately 2 miles past Griffin Rd. to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.).  Turn right (east) and continue to the North Entrance of the campus, Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd. and make a right.      

Sponsored In Part By:Paralyzed Veterans Association of Florida
Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University
Broward County Board of County Commissioners
-  Libraries Division    -  Parks and Recreation Division  

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