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WHAT'S HAPPENING SAN ANTONIO???!!
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2020’s Best & Worst Cities
FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

With the physical and economic challenges of managing a disability in mind, WalletHub compared more than 180 most populated cities across 34 key indicators of disability-friendliness. Their data set ranges from physicians per capita to rate of workers with disabilities to park accessibility. Click on the map below for rankings.  Click on the link (https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-people-with-disabilities/7164/#) for findings, expert insight from a panel of researchers and a full description of WalletHub's methodology.
Source: WalletHub

2020 virtual accessability fest
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The 14th Annual AccessAbility fest 2020 has come to an end, but you can still access the resources, information, and opportunities we put together for you this year!  

Missed the registration?  No worries!  Simply click the button below to gain access to the 2020 Recordings and Archives. 

STATUS TRACKING FOR MAIL-IN BALLOTS
YOU CAN NOW TRACK THE RECEIPT OF YOUR BALLOT

Would you like to know if your ballot was received by the Bexar County Elections Office? Track the status of your vote-by-mail application and mail ballot by clicking the link below. If you have any issues please call 210-335-8160.

**Please note, you will not be informed of the validity of your ballot until after the election is over. Be sure your signature matches the signature on your application.

​https://www.bexar.org/3327/Track-your-Mail-Ballot

GATHERING EXPERIENCES DURING COVID-19
INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SURVEY

The City of San Antonio Disability Access Office, disABILITYsa, and the San Antonio Area Foundation are conducting a survey to gather the experiences of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 response and recovery.  Your thoughts and knowledge will help us better understand the impact on our community.  The survey is in English, Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL).   The survey can be found on the SA Speaks Up webpage or you may also go directly to the survey by clicking on the button below. 

​Questions about this survey can be directed to the Disability Access Office at 210.207.7135 or DisabilityAccess@SanAntonio.gov. 

BIAS IN PUBLIC HEALTH DATA
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Join CivTechSA in partnership with the City of San Antonio’s Office of Innovation to look at bias in public health data by providing your thoughts or joining us from a community conversation.  This Community Conversations survey and event series tackles three areas where bias impacts data-driven policymaking: Identity, Reach, and Trust.

It is important that people with disabilities are part of this process so we ask you to continue the conversation by sharing your perspective. 

This series of community conversations aims to answer the questions:
  • Can we eliminate bias in Public Health data? 
    Public Health data refers to how we quantify people and the environment, leading to important conclusions that determine policy, programming, and other outcomes.  
  • How can we identify and eliminate bias from datasets that shape people’s access to public health resources, how programs are designed, and how benefits are allocated?
    Accountable, ethical uses of public information for social good must actively resist the criminalization and surveillance of low-income communities, people of color, and other marginalized populations. However, they must also work to include the diverse identities and experiences of our community.   
 
Fill out the form on the Community Conversation webpage to share your thoughts on the Priority Health Survey case study, or any of the Community Conversation topics.  The will be found near the bottom of the page in the section titled We Want to Hear From You.   
 
Please click on the webpage link at: https://www.civtech-sa.com/community-conversations/  for the form and more information on the Community Conversations.
 
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this form, please contact the City of San Antonio’s Disability Access Office at 210.207.7135 or DisabilityAccess@SanAntonio.gov

I HAVE A VOICE
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The Service & Leadership Program (SLP) identifies opportunities and provides training for both individuals living with and without disabilities who are interested in advocating and serving the San Antonio community by engaging in volunteerism, service on nonprofit boards, and participation in strategic conversations about the future the San Antonio community.  While there are other opportunities for people with disabilities to learn to advocate for themselves, this program specifically works on providing the tools, resources, and connections for both individuals living with and without disabilities to advocate for the disability community as a whole.

Texas Long Term Services and Supports
WAIVER PROGRAMS SURVEY

Texas Long Term Services and Support Autism Lifeline Links (ALL) convenes community stakeholders who dedicate their time and resources to improving the quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).  Our Adult Community Engagement and Public Policy Workgroup has developed a survey to gain a better understanding of people’s awareness of Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Waivers a.k.a. “Medicaid Waivers”. It has become evident there is a high level of misconception about what LTSS Waivers are, how to access them and their importance in improving an individual and their caregivers quality of life over their lifetime. The ALL Workgroups will utilize the survey results to drive our community outreach and public policy agenda.  Thank you for taking time to complete the survey. 

DISABILITYSA MEMBERSHIP
(BE A PARTNER IN OUR MISSION!)

Your membership helps to financially support the programs and services offered by disABILITYsa, helping to fulfill our mission to educate, advance, and engage individuals living with a disability in the San Antonio community by sharing information, creating opportunities and strengthening the organizations that serve them.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER OPTIONS
Basic Level $60/year ($5/month)
Supporter Level $132/year ($11/month)

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION MEMBER OPTIONS
Basic Level - $250 
Supporter Level - $500

FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS MEMBER OPTIONS
Basic Level - $500
Supporter Level - $1,000
Sustainer Level - $2,500

A full description of member benefits are available online.

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WHAT'S NEXT?
VOLUNTEER OPS
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to volunteer with us!
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Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 2020
AccessAbility fest 
Join our Volunteer Facebook Group to stay updated on upcoming opportunities.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Food for Thought Postponed
​MARCH, 2019
Elevating Meaningful and
​Measurable Outcomes.
October 3rd, 2020
AccessAbility fest /
​abilitySTRONG Parade
See the Calendar for more.
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