Division of Recreation Special Needs Sports Program to visit the ABILITIES EXPO at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center on Sunday, May 3rd!

Posted March 16, 2026
Division of Recreation Special Needs Sports Program to visit the ABILITIES EXPO at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center on Sunday, May 3rd!
 
  • The Division of Recreation will provide Transportation for Bayonne families to the NJ Convention Center & Expo Center, in Edison, on Sunday, May 3rd for the Abilities Expo!
  • The Abilities Expo exhibits cutting-edge disability products, tech and resources! On site will be info-packed workshops, an adaptive climbing wall, adaptive sports, dancing and more!
What's Happening at the Expo:
  • A blue adaptive trike is featured on the Abilities Expo show floor. From high-tech devices to daily living aids, explore solutions for multiple disabilities.
  • A variety of different assistive technologies are on display at the Ability Tools AT Showcase at Abilities Expo.
  • AT showcase - Learn how assistive technology can help you or your loved ones bridge the ability gap.
  • A wheelchair user reaches out for an epic catch in a game of wheelchair football in the events arena at Abilities Expo.
  • Adaptive sports - Time to get in the game and discover your new favorite pastime.
  • Close-up of a service dog. Service animals - Assistance dogs are game-changers for their humans partners.
  • Colorful, hand-crafted pottery is on display in the artist market at Abilities Expo.
  • Artist Market - Talented local artists with disabilities display their eclectic works of art for the community.
  • A young woman looks up as she scales the adaptive climbing wall in a specialized chair designed by Paralympian Mark Wellman.
  • Climbing wall - With specially designed adaptive equipment, anyone can conquer the all-inclusive rock wall.
  • A speaker addresses the workshop attendees at Abilities Expo against a colorful backdrop of silhouettes of people with disabilities.
  • Free sessions on accessible travel, home remodeling, disability finance and more.
Workshops:
American Sign Language Interpretation
Assistive Technology Showcase
Manual Wheelchair Skills for Everyone
Emergency Preparedness Resource Booth
Adaptive Climbing Wall
Complimentary Loaner Scooters
Free Wheelchair Repair
All About Service Dogs
Surfing the Waves of Overwhelm: Parenting a Child with Disabilities
Empowered Eating
Accessible Home Design: Entrance & Access to All Levels!
Becoming Your Own Best Advocate—Navigating Disability Rights & Systemic Change
Building Your Village: Siblings as Your Greatest Allies
Access To Music for All!
Comprehensive Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy!
WOW Dance Fitness Party!
and MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!
 
Departure: 10:15am from 16th Street Park. Arrival back into Bayonne approximately 2:30pm. Arrival time back into Bayonne subject to change.
(Please note you must register with the City of Bayonne and the Abilities Expo. Links to both registrations are above.)
 
There is no cost for both registrations.
 
"We had a great experience last year at the Abilities Expo. It was a very informative, beneficial and helpful event for families. We are excited to help assist with this opportunity to learn more about what is offered for those in need." Stated Pete Amadeo, Superintendent of Recreation.
 
For those interested in attending, please contact the Division of Recreation at 201-858-6127 or email BAYONNEREC@AOL.COM.