Abilities Expo Los Angeles

Thursday, January 14: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday, January 15: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, January 16: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Abilities Expo Los Angeles returns to the Long Beach Convention Center January 14-16, 2027, with more than 200 exhibitors in Halls A, B and C. The three-day show is built for people with disabilities, along with their families, caregivers and the professionals who support them. Admission is free when you register online.

Compare mobility equipment, accessible vehicles and assistive technology, and put your questions to the companies that make them. Free workshops cover topics like self-advocacy, accessible home design and traveling with a disability. Adaptive sports and dance activities are open to all ages.

Free services on site:

• Loaner scooters from Pride Mobility, first come, first served, for attendees 18 and older with a government-issued photo ID
• Wheelchair repair from Sunrise Medical
• American Sign Language interpretation at the Accessibility Help Desk, for up to 40 minutes, first come, first served
• A service dog relief area
• An early access hour for attendees with sensory disabilities on Saturday, January 16 (time to be announced)

Before you go: Register online, then check in at the registration desk to pick up your wristband. Bring your confirmation email or the text message you get the morning of the show. Adults who live with you can come in as your guest, and anyone under 18 doesn't need to register.

Getting here: Use the Pacific Ballroom entrance next to the Long Beach Arena, and don't enter the Convention Center from Pine Avenue. To drop off a passenger, enter the drop-off zone in front of the Long Beach Arena from E. Seaside Way. Accessible parking is available in the Arena (400) Garage and the Terrace Theater garage.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Abilities Expo free?

Yes. Admission is free. Register online before the show.

Does everyone in my group need to register?

No. Adults who live with you can come in as your guest. Adults from outside your household need to register separately, and anyone under 18 doesn't need to register.

What are the show hours?

Thursday, January 14, and Friday, January 15, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Saturday, January 16, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Is there an early access hour for sensory disabilities?

Yes. Abilities Expo is holding an early access hour for attendees with sensory disabilities on Saturday, January 16. The time will be announced closer to the show.

Can I bring my service animal?

Yes. Service and therapy animals are welcome as long as they stay leashed and under your control. A service dog relief area is on site.

Can I borrow a scooter?

Yes. Pride Mobility provides free loaner scooters near registration, first come, first served. You need to be 18 or older and show a government-issued photo ID.

Can I get my wheelchair repaired?

Yes. Sunrise Medical runs a free wheelchair repair pavilion on the show floor, and many exhibitors also service their own products at their booths.

Is ASL interpretation available?

Yes. Free American Sign Language interpretation is available at the Accessibility Help Desk for up to 40 minutes, first come, first served.

Is the expo fragrance-free?

Abilities Expo asks everyone to skip perfume, cologne and other scented products, because fragrances can make some attendees sick.

Where do I park?

Parking is paid. The Arena (400) Garage, off E. Seaside Way, is the most convenient garage for the expo and has accessible parking on its lower level. An open-air lot is set aside for oversized vehicles. The lower level of the Terrace Theater garage is also reserved for accessible parking, with 8 feet 2 inches of clearance.

Is accessible transportation available?

Yes. Abilities Expo lists accessible ride and wheelchair van rental options on its show info page.

Where can I stay?

The expo's partner hotels are the Hyatt Regency Long Beach and the Marriott Long Beach Downtown. Book through Connections Housing, the expo's only official housing company, to get the show rate. Accessible rooms are limited, so book early.

Is there a program for therapists and rehab professionals?

Yes. The Abilities International Accessibility Conference runs alongside the expo on January 14-15 at the Long Beach Convention Center. It's built for PTs, OTs, ATPs and other complex rehab technology professionals, offers CEUs, and needs a separate ticket from AbilitiesConference.com.

Who do I contact with questions about the expo?

Email Abilities Expo at info@abilities.com.