Events
Trade shows, expos and conferences
Bring a three-legged therapy dog to your event and watch the crowd come to you.
At a glance
- Audience
- Expo guests, families, clinicians and educators
- Best fit
- Disability, rehab, education and family events like the Abilities Expo
- Length
- Half day or full day, in shifts
- Setting
- Booth, stage or breakout room
- Team
- Russ, DPT and RESNA member, and Karen, LMSW, with Daisy
- Cost
- Quote based on travel, booth and supplies
What happens
- 1
Stage
Here Comes Daisy sing-along to gather a crowd before each stage story time.
- 2
Booth hours
Meet and greets with Daisy, photos and book signing at the booth.
- 3
Scheduled
Stage story time for kids and families, about 20 minutes.
- 4
All day
Draw Daisy and button making stations that keep families at the booth.
- 5
Optional
Russ speaks on adaptation and mobility, assistive technology, or burnout in caregivers and clinicians.
What they take away
- Foot traffic and a memorable photo moment for your event or booth.
- A story of adaptation that resonates with the disability community.
- Buttons and drawings that walk around the show floor all day.
Why Daisy fits the Abilities Expo
- Daisy models adaptation: she runs, swims and plays on three legs.
- The books normalize difference for kids with disabilities and their siblings.
- Russ brings 35+ years as a physical therapist and assistive technology credibility as a RESNA member.
- Karen brings a school social worker's lens on inclusion and belonging.
Partner booth option
Exhibitors can host Daisy at their own booth to draw a crowd.
- Scheduled Daisy appearances at your booth.
- Co-branded buttons with your logo and Daisy.
- Signed books as giveaways for your visitors.
Daisy's welfare plan
Organizers tell us they appreciate seeing this up front.
- Daisy works in short shifts with scheduled rest breaks.
- A quiet crate area behind the booth, with water at all times.
- A firm daily limit on Daisy's working hours.
- A handler always with Daisy, and a second team member running the stations.
Watch before your visit
Share these with your class or guests ahead of time. Get the Here Comes Daisy lyrics
Here Comes Daisy: Sing-Along Video
Daisy's theme song and the warm-up rally that opens every school visit.
Yes! You Can!!
Channel 4's Rio 2016 Paralympics trailer, a favorite for talking about adapting.
Daisy at a Children's Book Fair
Spectrum Bay News 9 meets Daisy at a book fair.
What you provide
- A booth, table or stage slot
- Power if equipment needs it
- A plan for a nearby dog relief area
- Exhibitor or speaker credentials for our team
Add this to your visit
Add-on or standaloneButton making station
Kids design a Daisy button and press it themselves, with a little help. A crowd favorite at events.
See the details
Add-on or standaloneLearn to Draw Daisy draw-along
A guided, step-by-step drawing session. Every child leaves with their own Daisy, three legs and all.
See the detailsQuestions about this visit
Can Daisy work a full expo day?
Yes, in shifts. She rests between shifts in a quiet area, and we cap her working hours each day.
Can Russ speak at our conference?
Yes. Choose Conference or speaking in the request form and tell us about your audience.
Do you travel outside Florida?
Yes, for the right event. Travel is included in the quote.
More answers on the main visit page.
Request this visit
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