We Went to the Abilities Expo… Was It Actually Worth It?

We went back to the Abilities Expo for a second year… and let’s just say, we had thoughts. From assistive tech like eye gaze control and wheelchair blind spot sensors, to travel companies and adaptive gear — we’re breaking down what was actually cool, what wasn’t, and what might genuinely help YOU. Plus: • Getting recognized in public (kind of 👀) • Conor’s wheelchair tune-up • The tech that almost impressed us • And the one thing that might actually change our independence If you’ve ever wondered whether these expos are worth going to — this is the honest review. 👇 Let us know: Would YOU go to something like this? 01:45 – Abilities Expo recap (NJ ≠ NYC) 03:15 – Eye gaze tech (mouse controlled by your eyes 👀) 05:10 – Wheelchair blind spot camera (Braze) 07:25 – Robot feeding arm (Neater) 10:30 – Light-touch joystick + heated controls (Mo-Vis) 14:05 – Accessible Costa Rica trips (Il Viaggio Travel) 16:30 – Staycation-style accessible homes (Yoola Travel) 18:30 – Quebec accessibility guide (Kéroul) 22:00 – Driver evaluations (ADED resource) 23:15 – Wheelchair tune-up from Permobil 🔧 24:30 – Getting recognized for real this time 26:00 – Open Sesame door opener (game changer) Websites PCEye: https://us.tobiidynavox.com/pages/pceye Braze: https://brazemobility.com/backup-camera/ Neater: https://www.neater.co.uk/neater-eater... Mo Vis: https://www.mo-vis.com/products/ Il Viaggio: https://www.ilviaggiocr.com/ Yoola: https://www.yoola-voyage.com/index.ph... Kéroul: https://www.keroul.qc.ca/en ADED: https://www.aded.net/? Open Sesame: https://www.opensesamedoor.com/