For information about any of
the Abilities Expo events visit www. Participation in the Games has more than tripled since
inception; approximately 300 disabled athletes from all over the world
are expected to participate in 2005. A member of the U.

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, On June 18, PRA
International (Nasdaq: PRAI) was proud to be a key sponsor for the 18th Annual
Polo Classic to benefit Alzheimer research.

Abilities Expo/NY Metro to Be Held April 15-17 2005

There will be free consumer workshops and professional education
programs that will provide conference attendees with the opportunity
to expand capabilities and update knowledge . There will also be a
variety of value added complimentary services to help attendees enjoy
the show, including complimentary wheelchair repair provided by D's
Locks; loaner scooters and wheelchairs provided by Permobil on a first
come first served basis; personal care attendants for bathroom and
other special assistance; and, persons with visual impairments and
persons with hearing impairments special assistance.

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About Abilities Expo

Abilities Expo/New York Metro will be held Friday , April 15 and
Saturday, April 16 from 10:00 a. The Company has more than
1,200 employees and currently operates from multiple offices in North
America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
"Immediately after I was injured in Iraq, I never even dreamed of
participating in an event like the Endeavor Games," said Army Spc.

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RESTON, Va., will
speak on Using Nutritional Intervention to Optimize Cognition and
Development; Dr. Abilities Expo is produced by Advanstar
Communications Inc. Advanstar
has 100 business magazines and directories, 77 tradeshows and
conferences, numerous Web sites, and a wide range of print and
electronic direct marketing, database and reference products and
services .abilitiesexpo. In total, more than 20 soldiers and their
families will participate.

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This event, held near Princeton,
NJ, was highlighted by a Polo match where world-class polo players and ponies
played in what has become the single most successful charity polo event in the
U.prainternational.

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"As a world leader in clinical trials for Central Nervous System
disorders, PRA is dedicated to supporting organizations that are committed to
the fight against diseases like Alzheimer's," said Pat Donnelly, President and
CEO of PRA International.m.

Military Writers/News Editors/Sports Editors

EDMOND, Okla.

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With over 55 million Americans living with a disability, there is
an increasing demand for new products, services and technologies. Chad will be meeting show attendees at
booth 625 on Sunday, April 17 from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. - 5:00 p. In
December of 2004, UCO absorbed The Sports Group, which was created in
2000 to provide quality sports programs to athletes from Oklahoma and
beyond.

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The Polo Classic, held each June, supports the programs and services of
the Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter. "We were pleased and proud to lend our support to
this event. A complete schedule of
demonstrations and times will be posted on-site."
Participants in the Games will also be invited to the Opening
Ceremony on Friday, June 10, at the Hamilton Field House, UCO. Since
then, The Sports Group added numerous programs, such as the Endeavor
Games, BlazeSports Edmond, the Oklahoma Amputeee Golf Tournament, U
Kan Ski and is a member of the Paralympic Academy. Olympic Committee, DS/USA conducts
regional, national and international training camps and competitions
to prepare athletes for the Paralympic Games -- the international
Olympic-sanctioned competitions for athletes with physical
disabilities.

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Chad was selected from over 10 ,000 applicants
to appear on the show, and was the first contestant in the show's
history to have an ambulatory disability.T.
Kevin Pannell, 1st Cavalry division, 9th regiment, who lost both legs
-- above the knee on the left side and below the knee on the right --
in Bagdhad.
"Disabled Sports USA is proud to partner with the University of
Central Oklahoma to sponsor this event and host as special guests our
fine service men and women.

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Chad will be discussing how
his experience on Survivor has enabled him to raise awareness about
the abilities of amputees. This special
event is sponsored by Ride-away. (www.----

Oklahoma Chapter of Disabled Sports USA Supports
American War Veterans and Their Families ' Participation
in Fifteen Sport, Weekend-Long Event in Edmond

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), a chapter of Disabled
Sports USA (DS/USA), today announced the 2005 Endeavor Games for
Athletes with Physical Disabilities, an event created to teach people
with disabilities participation in adaptive sports. Most importantly, I know that my
participation in sports will inspire others who are overcoming their
physical disabilities."
The Endeavor Games were created because of recognition that there
was a need for a multi-sport event for athletes with physical
disabilities .

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More than three-dozen
seminars will be offered during the three-day event. The special guests will participate in hands-on instruction
courses in wheelchair fencing, sit volleyball, wheelchair basketball ,
swimming and the Third Annual First Step Clinic, an inspiring session
for amputees who wish to participate in track and field events.

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To learn more about PRA International, please visit
http: //www. These soldiers have put their lives on the
line for freedom, and we will to be there to help them in their hour
of need," said Kirk Bauer, executive director of Disabled Sports USA.edu/wellnesscenter /ds_home.

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Richard Horowitz, President, RH Solutions, Inc, will
speak on Family-Centered Parenting Strategies for Families with a
Special Needs Child; LeeAnne Carrothers, P.m.advanstar. Athletes are encouraged to
participate in more than one event, and Olympic-style gold, silver and
bronze medals for first, second and third place will be awarded in
each event.
More information is available at www.

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S. Exhibitors to include Aquatic
Access, Inc. until 5:00 p. soldiers who were
severely injured during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as special
guests at the event.

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PRA International
PRA International is one of the world's leading clinical development
organizations, with over 2,500 employees working from offices in North
America, Europe, South America, Africa, Australia and Asia., Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey, Christopher and Dana Reeve
Paralysis Resource Center, Dining With Dignity, Ford Motor Company,
Independence Technology (a Johnson + Johnson Company), New Jersey
Council of Developmental Disabilities, No Boundaries Mobility, LLC,
Wheelchair Getaways, and many others will be on hand., L.

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com), a worldwide business
information company serving specialized markets with high quality
information resources and integrated marketing solutions.

University of Central Oklahoma Hosts U.S. Soldiers Injured in Iraq at the Sixth Annual Endeavor Games

"We are honored to have the chance to host these amazing soldiers
for the weekend at the Endeavor Games," said Katrina Shaklee,
assistant director of UCO Disabled Sports and Events. UCO is proud to now
be offering these exciting programs and is looking forward to adding
more programs and events in the future, all for the benefit of
physically disabled athletes.

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Business Editors/Healthcare Editors
Abilities Expo/NY Metro

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Chad Crittenden, a Survivor Vanuatu Participant and Person Living
with a Disability, Will Present the Special Keynote Address

Abilities Expo/NY Metro, the one show dedicated to educating and
improving the lives of people with disabilities, senior citizens,
their families + caregivers, as well as healthcare and education
professionals will take place at the New Jersey Convention Center,
Edison, NJ from Friday, April 15 and continue through Sunday, April
17, 2005. "The experience was amazing, and I'd do it
again.
In addition, a variety of special events will be taking place at
Abilities Expo throughout the weekend. The Sports Group 's first "endeavor" was the organization of
the Endeavor Games, which was held for the first time in 2000.S.

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People are now more aware of the abilities, drive, and feelings
of others with disabilities , and I am proud that I accomplished this
goal of mine," said Crittenden.D. I also know that they will have such
a positive experience at the UCO Endeavor Games and will leave knowing
that they can still accomplish their dreams in life.htm

About UCO Sports and Events

UCO Disabled Sports and Events is a division of the Wellness
Center on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma. The organization is the nation's largest multi-sport,
multi-disability organization and serves more than 60,000 people
nationwide.

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PRA International Supports New Jersey Alzheimer's Association Polo Classic

Over the last 16
years, the event has raised nearly $3 million, which has funded the
Alzheimer's Association of New Jersey's outreach, education, and care
programs.N.

In addition to the multitude of competitive sports offered
this year, the staff of the Endeavor Games has added a day to the
event to accommodate training clinics for athletes, volunteers and
coaches .

About Disabled Sports USA

Founded in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans, Disabled Sports USA
provides opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities to
gain confidence and dignity through sports, recreation and educational
programs.org

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PRA, an ISO
9001:2000 registered company, delivers services to its clients through a
unique approach called Project Assurance(SM) , which represents the Company's
commitment to reliable service delivery, program-level therapeutic expertise,
global access to knowledge, and involved senior management., CEO
and President, Acorda Therapeutics will speak on Mission Impossible?
Repair of the Injured Spinal Cord; Kelly Dorfman, M.m.com or call
800-385-3085."
Sponsors of the event include: title sponsor, University of
Central Oklahoma; platinum sponsor, Valir Rehabilitation Hospital;
diamond sponsors, Disabled Sports USA and the Wounded Warriors
Project; and gold sponsors, Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics and Renda
Broadcasting .

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The following is
a sample of the many varied topics which are offered: Deborah M.
Breslin, Program Director, State Health Insurance Assistance Program
will speak on Medicare Changes in 2005 and Beyond; Ron Cohen M., Training
Director, RRTC on Aging with a Disability and Bryan Kemp, Director,
RRTC on Aging with a Disability will speak on Aging with a Disability:
Implications for Long-Term Healthcare; and, Mike Marotta,
Rehabilitation Technologist, CP of New Jersey will speak on Technology
in the Workplace: Job Accommodations for People with Disabilities. Advanstar serves targeted market sectors in such industries
as art, automotive, beauty, e-learning, call center, digital media,
entertainment /marketing, fashion + apparel, healthcare, manufacturing
and processing, pharmaceutical, powersports , science,
telecommunications and travel/hospitality.S.
For athletes interested in participating in the event,
registration and additional background information can be found at
www.

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Attendees will have the opportunity to see the latest products on the
market ranging from healthcare to fitness all located on the show
floor and available to test and compare. at the New Jersey Convention
Center in Edison, NJ. "The entire City
of Edmond is rallying behind this unique opportunity and we hope to
provide the soldiers with a weekend full of inspiration and
opportunity.ucok.

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A special keynote address from Chad Crittenden, most recently
known for participating in the CBS reality TV show Survivor Vanuatu,
will take place on Sunday, April 17 at 12:30 pm in the Special Events
Area on the show-floor. and on Sunday,
April 17 from 11:00 a. DS/USA also offers sports rehabilitation programs
through its nationwide network of over 80 community-based chapters.dsusa.

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com or call our World Headquarters at
+1 (703) 464-6300. As a continuation of Disabled
Sports USA's 38 year history of rebuilding the lives of disabled
veterans, UCO will partner with DS/USA to host U. "With the support of DS/USA, I know I will have all the
encouragement and physical training I need to once again try the
sports I love, and I am even looking forward to some friendly
competition at the event. The
University is also sponsoring a luncheon on Saturday, June 11, and a
banquet on Saturday night where a video of the 2005 competition will
be screened.

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S.D., PhD.m. The sixth annual
Endeavor Games will take place in Edmond, Oklahoma, June 9-12, and
offers anyone with a physical disability the opportunity to experience
a variety of sports, including wheelchair basketball, archery,
powerlifting , shooting, tennis, table tennis, softball, swimming,
boccia and track and field events.
"As a disabled Vietnam veteran, I know that their adjustment back to
normal life will be challenging.

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