ACSA Disability 2008

ACSA Disability 2008 takes place from Thursday 11 September to Saturday 13 September at Gallagher Estate in Midrand. The event is committed to improving the lives of those with developmental and physical disabilities, their families, care-givers and professionals who work with them.

Conference

A two-day Conference will run alongside the Expo on 11 and 12 September. Day One will focus on healthcare, attracting specialised personnel from the medical sector such as physiologists, occupational therapists and prosthetists.

The focus on day two of the Conference will be on international trends in the disability sector. Participants will include delegates from Government, paratatals, the private sector, as well as organisations involved in disability.

Events

At this year's event you will be able to:

- Visit over 100 exhibitors of products and services aimed at the disabled.

- Meet with a number of disability associations and organisations working in the disability sector

- Learn about the latest developments in technology to assist PWDs

- Participate in/watch a number of lifestyle activities

Target Audience

Targeting both trade and consumer audiences, ACSA Disability 2008 is aimed at anyone involved in purchasing equipment and services, as well as all end users, carers and healthcare professionals. This includes: government (correctional services, defence, health, education, transport), private clinics, hospitals, medical specialists, orthopaedics, physiotherapists, the sports industry, shopping centres, old age homes, special schools, aid agencies and non-governmental organisations, employment agencies, pharmacists, orthotists, orthopaedic surgeons, prosthetists, disabled homes and institutions, clinics and hospitals, the corporate sector and consumers.

Exhibition

An Expo featuring over 100 exhibitors, entertainment and lifestyle choices, this exciting show will also feature: adapted vehicles; ADLS (assisted daily living equipment and service); communication aids; computers; easy reaches; emergency medical supplies; hand cycles; hearing aids; hospital furniture; mobility aids; occupational products; patient handling devices; physio equipment; products and aids for the deaf and blind; prosthetic artificial limbs; showering devices / building products; sports equipment; training institutions; walking sticks; wheelchairs; wheelchair clothing and, much more!

Entry to the exhibition is free.

Supporting Organisations

The following Associations support the event:

¨ APD (Association of the Physically Disabled)

¨ DPSA (Disabled People of SA)

¨ DEAFSA (Deaf Federation of SA)

¨ Dystonia Association

¨ ILC (Independent Living Council)

¨ NCPPDSA (National Council for Persons with Disabilities in South Africa)

¨ QASA (Quadriplegic Association of SA)

¨ SAAA (SA Association for Audiologists)

¨ SA Federation for Mental Health

¨ SAOPA (SA Orthotic and Prosthetic Association)

¨ SHAP (Self Help Association for Paraplegics)

¨ SANCB (South African Council for the Blind)

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is a major sponsor of this year's event.

Contacts

Overall management of the expo and conference: Bette McNaughton of Fair Consultants SA. Tel: (021) 713 3360. Fax: (021) 713 3366. E-mail: bette@fairconsultants.com Website: www.fairconsultants.com

Public Relations: Contact Catherine Larkin at CVL Consulting. Tel 011 789-7327 / 083 300 0331. E-mail: