Please join us in kicking off the 2nd annual ABILITY EXPLOSION, a 5-day series of events helping to create awareness and improve the lives of people living with disabilities. The Ability Explosion Blast Off Party will be held in the Lobby of Hall D at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Master of Ceremonies: Charles Perez

In attendance will be the Mayor of Miami Beach, Matti Herrera Bower, the Mayor of Miami, Carlos Jimenez, as well as members of the Miami Beach City Commission.

Live Performance by Maryel Epps

Maryel Epps is South Florida's most exciting diva. Maryel originated her famous Gospel Brunch with great success at Lola Restaurant in New York. Epps has also performed with the greats such as Billy Taylor, Bob Dylan, Chaka Khan, Clark Terry, Dizzy Gillespe, David Lee Roth, David Bowie, Nile Rogers, and Patti Labelle. One of her musical dreams came true having opened for Prince at his club Glam Slam on South Beach. Epps, states that total concept of her and her music is rooted from gospel, the good news music. "Music," she said, "is a spiritual thrust". Maryel is a charismatic charmer whose brilliant voice radiates love and energy. Listeners feel her warmth and leave her shows renewed.