Northland's disabled and elderly communities got the chance to see some of the latest technology and help available to them at a unique expo in Whangārei yesterday.
The Getting Out There - Enabling Recreation and Leisure Expo was held at Forum North with the uniquely Northland event and gives information and highlights equipment and recreational services. There was also a fashion show and guest speaker on Understanding Dementia and Behaviours.
Northern Advocate photographer John Stone went along to capture the fun at the popular event.
![Te Wehenga Palmer has some help from Gail Gilbert to get astride a tricycle at the Forum North expo.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MQCYULBLTI3DJ5METUKEAHTPEQ.jpg?auth=8f4ecbf9e029372d4d38dab82d033efb284b5b9bbb76f42d05ba6bd8edc7c05e&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
![Cancer Society Northland representative Annette Davies at the Getting Out There - Enabling Recreation and Leisure Expo.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/RPULAMSJNRUU2XFZ35L4VKTFBU.jpg?auth=9462dfb5c6d435f19e4dabe3bebe74747137b31c0284ab35193f427c63e02d03&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)