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Join the fun at Fiesta Especial - Food, Games and Virtual Rides!
April 20-21, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Rackspace Parking Lot - City of Windcrest
Entry Fee - $5 per person
Tickets for food, rides and games available in packs of 5 tickets for $5
For information on Fiesta Especial parade schedules, food vendors, virtual rides and more, visit www.fiestaespecial.com. Click here to download an event flyer.
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Real People - Jennifer Niggemyer: Special Education Teacher 
Jennifer Niggemyer wasn't going to let the challenges of a seizure disorder keep her from achieving her dreams. Read Jennifer's inspirational story here.
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kinetic Kids announces 8th annual Try It Before You Buy It on April 27, 2012 from 10am to 2pm at University United Methodist Church, 5084 DeZavala Rd. This is a FREE informational and educational day available to all health care professionals and children, families and friends in the the special needs community. For more information, contact Natalie Henry, PT at natalie@kinetickidstx.org or 210-621-3141.
Talking Books Serve Texans with Visual and Physical Disabilities Are you having trouble reading standard size print? Do you have macular degeneration or know someone who does? Have you or someone you know suffered a stroke or have some other physical disability? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you or someone you know may qualify for the Texas Talking Book Program. The program is a free library service for any age Texan who has a visual or physical disability--whether temporary or permanent--that keeps them from reading regular size print. Click here to learn more.
A new program has been launched by Air Force officials for parents with special-needs children. The program allows parents to receive 8-20 hours of respite care per month at no charge as long as they meet eligibility requirements. The child must be enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program. To apply for the respite care program, contact Child Care Aware at 800-424-2246. Visit the National Resource Directory for more resources for parents of children with disabilities as well as organizations that offer respite care for caregivers.
Impact San Antonio is now accepting grant applications for a $100,000 grant that will be awarded to at least one non-profit organization serving the Bexar County region. Project grant applications will be accepted from March 1 - May 31 for one of five focus areas: arts & culture, education, family, health/wellness, and, NEW THIS YEAR--environment/recreation/historic preservation. Click here to learn more.
Events
Let us know about upcoming events that benefit people with disabilities. Go to our Calendar link and submit information on a disability awareness event, fundraiser or educational opportunity.
Legislative News
Check out our Legislative News section to find a link to a bill-tracking and update tool on the Alamo Services Connection. Email us with information on the bills that are important to you.
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