United Spinal Hudson Valley Chapter Presents Adapted Sports, Recreation & Living Expo at Helen Hayes Hospital Saturday, April 6, 2019 | 11:00am – 3:00pm

West Haverstraw, NY – The Hudson Valley Chapter of United Spinal will present the 2019 Adapted Sports, Recreation, and Living Expo on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 11am-3pm at Helen Hayes Hospital. The annual event will showcase adapted sports and recreation opportunities, as well as a variety of products and services for individuals with disabilities, seniors, and their families and caregivers.

Among the over 40 exhibitors at this year’s Expo will be Ms. Wheelchair NJ Millie Gonzales, who will promote her platform #LiveFiercely: Take Control of Your Life Through Self-Care. For the first time ever, Helen Hayes Hospital’s Recreation Department will offer Expo attendees the chance to try out their newly-acquired Adaptive Video Gaming equipment. First time exhibitors will also include the Grit Freedom Chair, the official all-terrain wheelchair of the Spartan Race; the National Disability Institute; and Advantage Limo, which will showcase their wheelchair accessible limos.

Additional representatives will be on-hand from companies and organizations offering auto and van conversions, wheelchairs and scooters, adapted and durable medical equipment, ramps, lifts, advocacy and law services, and more. Representatives will also be in attendance from organizations offering adapted sports activities, such as the HHH Adapted Sports and Recreation program, which offers adapted skiing, golfing, kayaking, sailing, fishing, gardening, adaptive video gaming and more. Select adapted sports equipment will be on display and available for attendees to test-drive.

The Hudson Valley Chapter of United Spinal headquartered at Helen Hayes Hospital is a non- profit (501c3) organization committed to enhancing the lives of people with spinal cord injury/disease, their families, and those who provide their care. The organization provides active- lifestyle information, peer support, and advocacy aimed at empowering individuals to achieve their highest potential in all facets of life.

Admission to the 2019 Adapted Sports, Recreation, and Living Expo is free. The Five Senses Food Truck will be on-site at the event for any attendees wishing to purchase food. For more information, please contact United Spinal Hudson Valley Chapter President, Matthew Castelluccio, at 845-786-4189.

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