🐾Grateful for an Amazing A.R.F!🐾
Pasadena City Hall, Centennial Square, came alive with the energy, laughter and joy on Saturday, May 2 2026 celebrating the heart of the 7th Annual A.R.F! Accessibility Resource Fair. From 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, hundreds of community members gathered at Pasadena City Hall to celebrate inclusion, discover life-changing resources, and experience the power of connection. It was, by every measure, an extraordinary day.
A Day Full of Discovery
A.R.F! had something to experience at every turn. Adaptive sports demos, art stations, workshops, live performances, food, and more than 70 community resource booths filled Centennial Square from end to end. Guests had no shortage of things to do, or people and poodles to meet.
A.R.F. delivered a day filled with discovery, featuring a powerful blend of essential services from Community Resources & Advocacy (including government and health non-profits) and independence-boosting solutions from Adaptability & Mobility experts. Attendees unleashed their creativity with hands-on Art & Creative Expression and Workshops, connected with specialized All About Dogs & Pet Services, and enjoyed high-energy Entertainment and delicious on-site Food throughout the day.
MobilityDog’s own booths were a natural gathering point. Service Dog handlers and Puppy Raisers answered questions, explained what Service Dog teams were and how they work together, and connected with visitors interested in MobilityDog programs.
Performances that Stole the Show
The stage was a hub of energy all day long. The Los Angeles Rollettes delivered a showstopping wheelchair dance performance that everyone looks forward to year after year. The Disability Joy Suite brought two electrifying 20-minute sets, and Can-Do Musos filled the square with inclusive musical celebration. Keep-Moving workshops of Zumba and hip-hop kicked off every 40 minutes, keeping the energy high all afternoon.
Holding it all together was master of ceremonies André Thomas, who guided the program with grace from opening remarks through the final raffle drawing.
Experiences and Interactive Activities
This year’s fair offered a variety of hands-on experiences designed to educate, inspire, and entertain.
Ramp It Up
Guests experienced adaptive mobility firsthand, taking turns on the ramp course.
Adaptive Music
Inclusive musical moments that brought people together through rhythm and creativity.
Adaptive Tools
Cutting-edge adaptive tools showing how technology can transform everyday life.
Adaptive Cooking
Demonstration-style cooking showcasing accessible kitchen tools for independent living.
Gardening Station
Guests chose pots, added soil and seeds, and went home with their own garden to nurture.
Art Experiences
Interactive art could be found throughout with Poodle Doodling, Marbling Art Making, Ed Art Studio, Opulent Mobility and Doggie Masterpieces.
A Special Thanks to our Sponsors!
Thank you to all of our supporters!
Exhibitors
Thank you to all of our wonderful exhibitors for sharing your resources, expertise, and passion with our community.
Volunteers
A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers for giving your time and energy to make a welcoming environment for everyone.
Attendees
Thank you to everyone who came out to A.R.F! Your presence and engagement are what make this event truly meaningful!
A.R.F! in the News
Pasadena Now article - Refused a Service Dog After 55, She Built a Fair That Will Fill City Hall This Weekend
Pasadena Media video - MobilityDog's Accessibility Resource Fair
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ADA Accessible Friendly Adventures
May 2026 Winner
Magical energy unfolds as you stroll into the Los Angeles Central Library, embracing the quiet grandure of a not-so-hidden treasure in Los Angeles. There are accessible routes throughout the historical building where you experience the love and thoughtful considerations, making people with disabilities not feel like an afterthought but an intentional inclusion. The Octavia Lab (@labslapl), after Pasadena’s own award-winning science fiction author Octavia E. Butler! The Ocatavia Lab is a do-it-yourself makerspace that can be found within the walls of the library.
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Upcoming Events
June 9, 2026 - Service Dog Handler! Information Q&A
Every Second Tuesday 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM PT
Do you need a Service Dog?
Service Dog Information Session
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June 16, 2026 - Raise a Puppy! Information Q&A
Every Third Tuesday 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM PT
Will you raise a puppy?
Can you raise a puppy?
Puppy Raiser Information Session
ZOOM TO LEARN MORE!
MobilityDog 8th Birthday Party!!
Join MoblityDog for our 8th Birthday Party on Sunday, October 4, 2026, From 1:00PM - 3:30PM, at Maxwell House in Pasadena.
April 24, 2027 - A.R.F! Accessibility Resource Fair
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