World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo Tysons Corner 2017 Program

OUR STAFF

EVENT RULES & REGULATIONS • Solicitation by individuals or manufacturers other than exhibitors is strictly prohibited.

• For your safety, please communicate with your party. There may not be an intercom system available.

Caring Communities, Inc. 1-866-227-4644 www.caringcommunities.org Mona Freedman, RN Executive Director/Founder Jay Freedman President, Board of Directors Jennie Kowaleviocz Expo Coordinator Aileen Hepler Promotions Lisa Meizlish Sales Account Executive Angel App Sales Account Executive Kate Everhard Expo Planning Assistant Kim Thornton Expo Planning Assistant Jay Freedman Production Manager Timothy Stump Production Assistant

• Lost & Found will be located in or near the registration area.

• Show management claims no responsibility for individual belongings.

• All exhibits and workshops are subject to change and/or cancellation.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES DISABILITIES EXPO A Service of Caring Communities

Caring Communities is pleased to welcome you to our Annual World of Possibilities Expo, the most anticipated disabilities event of its kind in the region!

Caring Communities is delighted to bring you this very exciting disabilities and caregiver event, a consumer exposition that is offered to the public in the Northern VA/ DC Metro region. World of Possibilities Expo is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities, all seniors, their families and caregivers, as well as health care and education professionals.

Caring Communities, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization which offers disabilityrelated training, education,

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Our Agency/Organization Promotional Partners

publications, and events for the benefit of children and adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers, as well as healthcare and education professionals. Our efforts will enhance the quality of life regardless of the nature or severity of the disability; empower individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency and independent living and; promote inclusion to enjoy full participation in society...

I hope you enjoy the Expo!

Sincerely, Mona Freedma n , RN

Mona Freedman, RN Executive Director/Founder Caring Communities, Inc. mona@caringcommunities.org

Caring Communities Board of Directors Volunteers

AROUND THE EXPO FREE WHEELCHAIR INSPECTIONS AND EMERGENCY REPAIR SERVICES Representatives from Stuart's Medical and Sales will be available for emergency repairs and wheelchair rentals.

PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS SERVICE World of Possibilities will offer assistance and a helping hand at the Expo to individuals who need it. Always Best Care of Arlington will be providing this service. www.alwaysbestcare.com/va/arlington

SERVICE DOGS IN THE BALLROOM Canine Partners for Life

RAFFLES AND GIVEAWAYS

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BOOK SIGNING - LIVING IN A OF POSSIBILITIES

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Living in a World of Possibilities by Mona Freedman RN. Living in a World of Possibilities is a nice companion to the World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo and a way to get wonderful, inspirational and motivational words out to assist individuals who are living with challenging issues.

ARTWORK DISPLAY Pamela Steed, freelance artist with visual limitations will showcase her original art with attendees.

CHICK-FIL-A COW MASCOT The Chick-Fil-A Cow Mascot will be visiting between 12-1:30pm. Please come say hi.

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EXHIBITOR LISTINGS ABC Medical 5 E Uwchlan Ave. Exton, PA 484-870-3406 www.abc-med.com ABC Medical is a national leader in providing urological and other medical supplies, delivered directly to customers’ homes. ABC Medical is a “Different Kind of DME”.

Adapt My World (AMW) “Adapt My World” book will be available to purchase.

Get advice to adapt the world from author Jo Rose.

Always Best Care of Arlington 2300 N. Pershing Drive, Ste. 201 Arlington, VA 571-426-4050 www.seniorplannedliving.com A recognized home healthcare agency providing elder care options ranging from assisted living placements, in-home care and home automation.

Amramp 804-564-4973 www.amramp.com Rental & sales of access ramps, stairlifts, platform lifts and patient lifts in Virginia, DC and Maryland.

Free estimates & quick turnaround.

Attainment Company, Inc. Verona, WI 1-800-327-4269 www.attainmentcompany.com Attainment provides learning solutions with technology and curricula (E-12+) in ELA, math, science, social studies, career readiness, personal skills and transition. Our aging resources include communication, mental fitness & professional resources.

Beldon DC/ LeafGuard 7000 Virginia Manor Road Beltsville, MD 240-568-0010 www.beldon.com Beldon was founded in 1946, it is family owned, with individual branches that specialize in the installation of LeafGuard Gutters & vinyl replacement windows.

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Bikes@Vienna 128A Church Street NW Vienna, VA 703-938-8900 www.bikesatvienna.com Bikes@Vienna has years of experience providing adaptive cycling products and services to a wide range of customers with a variety of needs.

Canine Partners for Life Cochranville, PA 610-869-4902 x221 www.k94life.org Canine Partners for Life provides professionally trained service and companion dogs for individuals with a wide range of physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities.

CapTel Outreach 1500 Olympic Blvd.

Santa Monica, CA 310-526-5211 www.captel.com Ideal for people with hearing loss, CapTel captioned telephones show word-for-word captions of everything a caller says. Like captions on TV for your phone.

Carrie Quigley and Associates 11804 Bristolwood Terrace Laurel, MD 301-776-2395 We provide sign language, oral and tactile interpreting services to meet any client needs. Qualified, professional interpreters 24/7 for 30 years with a stellar reputation.

Caring Communities Sykesville, MD 410-549-5707 www.caringcommunities.org Respite care training, region-wide Respite Registry, disability awareness, and host of the largest consumer disability expos in the region, World of Possibilities.

Center for Vein Restoration 7474 Greenway Center Drive Greenbelt, MD 301-441-8807 www.centerforvein.com CVR offers an array of clinical procedures for treatment of vein disease, using a patient-focused approach to improve quality of life.

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EXHIBITOR LISTINGS (CONT.) Chick-Fil-A Tysons West 8461 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 703-861-4292 Eat more chikin! The Chick-fil-A Cow Mascot will be visiting between 12-1:30pm. Please come say hi.

Clear Captions 595 Menlo Drive Rocklin, CA 916-663-6869 www.clearcaptions.com Words Matter. ClearCaptions is a federally certified provider of captioned telephones for people with hearing loss.

Disability Services Planning and Development 12011 Government Center Parkway Fairfax, VA 703-324-5868 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/disabilities Helping people with disabilities remain integrated in all aspects of communtiy life.

Diveheart 900 N. Stafford St., #2322 703-309-8601 www.diveheart.org Diveheart promotes adapted scuba in order to promote wellness, self esteem and empowerment regardless of physical or intellectual challenge.

Fairfax County Office of Human Rights & Equity Programs 12000 Government Center Pkwy., Suite 318 Fairfax, VA 703-324-2762 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ohrep/hrd OHREP receives and investigates complaints of discrimination filed on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, or disability.

Gerald Barnes/ Pamela Murray 301-257-1006 Pamela Murray, although legally blind, has the ability to do amazing free lance sketches. Please visit her table for more insight!

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GRACE in Motion 8480 A Tyco Road Vienna, VA www.graceinmotionstore.com GRACE in Motion - sales, rental services, stair lifts, vehicle lifts, scooters, power chairs, lift chairs, Bruno Valet seating.

Homefix Custom Remodelling 11002 Garrison Lane Spotsylvania, VA 540-288-4277 www.homefixcustomremodeling.com Home improvement company featuring the lowest threshold walk-in tubs/showers in the industry.

Kitchen Saver 10315 South Dolfield Road Owings Mills, MD 443-789-6956 www.kitchensaver.com Kitchen Saver has been serving the Mid-Atlantic region’s cabinet refacing and custom kitchen remodeling needs for over 30 years. Prepare to be impressed!

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes 10201 Main Street, Suite 221 Fairfax, VA 703-261-6902 At Lindamood-Bell, we dream big for learning. We believe, passionately, that all children and adults can be taught to read and comprehend to their potential.

Live Long and Healthy LLC 18409 Polynesian Lane Boyds, MD 301-540-6400 www.livelongandhealthyllc.com Care management and companion care services, assited living facility.

Magellan Complete Care of Virginia 3829 Gaskins Road Richmond, VA 540-471-0489 www.mccofva.com Magellan Complete Care of Virginia is a health plan with a care model centered on our members and their overall health.

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Merrill Lynch 1152 15th Street NW Washington, DC 703-434-1471 The Merrill Lynch Special Needs Group’s purpose is to provide financial assistance and guidance to families with special needs. moBella Bags 1817 Greenplace Terrace Rockville, MD 301-762-6980 www.mobellabags.com moBella Bags is a family operated business that hand makes beautiful designer wheelchair and walker bags from durable, home decorator fabrics. We believe that limited mobility should not equal limited style.

Custom bags are available for an additional fee.

MobilityWorks 4199 Kinross Lakes Parkway, Ste. 300 Richfield, OH 484-318-0951 www.mobilityworks.com MobilityWorks is a leading retail sales and service provider of wheelchair accessible vans, cars, & SUVs. 6

Ms. Wheelchair Virginia, Emily McGrail 7083 Hickman Cemetery Road Radford, VA 540-838-5022 www.mswheelchairva.com The MWVA mission is to educate, advocate, and raise awareness of the abilities and needs of people with disabilities, in order to influence attitudinal, architectural, and social change for all Virginians.

National Rehabilitation Information Center 8400 Corporate Drive, Ste. 500 Landover, MD 301-459-5900 www.naric.com NARIC is a library and information center funded by NIDILRR and ACL to provide research and resources to support full participation of people with disabilities.

Office of Emergency Management 4890 Alliance Drive Fairfax, VA 571-350-1015 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/oem The Office of Emergency Management coordinates and collaborates with our partners to reduce the impact of emergencies and disasters through a comprehensive emergency management program.

Paige’s Promotions 19068 Staleybridge Road Germantown, MD 301-428-1056 www.paigespromotions.com Representing Wyndham Vacation Properties. Come sign up for free gifts.

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center 8003 Forbes Place, #310 Springfield, VA 703-923-0010 www.peatc.org PEATC is statewide nonprofit focused on collaboration between schools, families, and communities for VA children, especially children with disabilities.

RARE Patient Voice 711 Hampton Lane Towson, MD 410-218-0527 www.rarepatientvoice.com We invite patients to take part in surveys to improve medical products and services. Cash rewards for participating; sign up for a $10 gift card.

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Renewal by Andersen Windows 402 King Farm Blvd., #125 Rockville, MD 202-594-4691 www.andersencorp.com Energy Star windows and the best doors in the capital region.

Rock-Able 1341 West Liberty Rd. Sykesville, MD 410-549-5707 www.rock-able.com Rock-Able will allow attendees to gain a better understanding of people with developmental disabilities using a real rock performance by LEFTSTRONGER and a presentation by lead singer & songwriter Jesse Magee.

Second Family Adult Homes 337 Brightseat Road, Suite #111 Landover, MD 301-503-1091 www2ndfamilyinc.org There’s always a first family. Do you have a 2nd?

Serving children & adults.

Sleep Number 1101 Democracy Blvd.

Bethesda, MD 301-469-7435 www.selectcomfort.com The best sleep of your life starts with Sleep Number adjustability. Somewhere between zero and 100 is the ideal comfort of your sleep number.

Stuarts Medical 8229 Kings Charter Lane, #G Springfield, VA 571-721-8012 www.stuartsmedical.com Free wheelchair repairs, free wheelchair and scooter loaners for the expo.

SureHands Lift & Care Systems 982 County Route 1 Pine Island, NY 845-258-6500 www.surehands.com SureHands offers a variety of patient lift systems for both homecare and professional settings. Contact us for a free in-home demonstration to find a transferring solution that best meets the end users’ needs.

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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing 14th and C Streets Washington, DC 202-874-2608 www.bep.gov BEP is providing currency readers, free of charge, to eligible blind and visually impaired individuals.

Virginia Relay 1602 Rolling Hills Drive, Suite 203 Henrico, VA 804-869-7419 www.varelay.org Virginia Relay enables people who are deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, or have difficulty speaking to communicate by TTY (text telephone) or another assistive telephone device with anyone who uses a standard phone.

VON Real Estate Investments 301 N. Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA www.vonrei.com VONREI is a professional residential property investment company dedicated to purchasing homes fast in any condition or situation and without real estate commissions or fees.

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