INFORMATION, RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES

CONNECTSA
(TRANSPORTATION, A PLAN FOR SA'S FUTURE!)

This is your opportunity to ask questions and give feedback to effect change on what transportation for individuals with disabilities will look like in our community over the next 25 years!

To learn more about this plan and how your voice can make a difference, please visit our ConnectSA page.

Visit Disabilitysa's Facebook Page on Tuesday, August 20th @ 11:30am to watch us LIVE with the Autism Lifeline Links as they host a conversation about Connect SA as they seek your feed back on San Antonio's draft plan for the future of Transportation in our community.

ACCESSABILITY FEST
(SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH | 9AM - 2PM | MARKET SQ)

Exhibitor Registration is now open!  Join disABILITYsa for the 13th Annual AccessAbility fest on Saturday, October 26th from 9am - 2pm in the Milam Park and Market Square blocks of downtown, San Antonio.  Forprofit, Nonprofit, Marketplace, and Sponsorship options are available online at AccessAbilityfest.org

abilitystrong parade & march
(SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH @ 9AM)

Parade entry applications are accepted through September 20th.  Join with disABILITYsa on Saturday, October 26th for this public expression of the belief that disability is a natural and beautiful part of the human diversity in which people living with a disability can take pride. 

Held on the streets of downtown San Antonio, bands, floats, horses, and marchers will bring awareness to San Antonio with our 2019 Theme: "Awareness...We're Stronger Together."  Supported by the message that individuals with disabilities "Have A Voice," together we'll continue to advance public attitudes toward disabilities.

Visit our website at abilitystrongparade.org for more information on spectating options, parade entries, and participation.  Hope to see you there!

FIESTA ESPECIAL ROYAL COURT
(A LEADERSHIP & LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM)

PROGRAM ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!
Enrollment for the 2019-2020 Fiesta Especial Royal Court Leadership & Life Skills Development program is now open!  The first step to entering this program is to attend an Program Orientation.  Dates are scheduled between now and early August.  The program will cap at 20 participants, so please get your paperwork and enrollment requirements completed early.

​​Fiesta Especial® by disABILITYsa is a unique and exciting program for children and adults, ages 11 and up with all types of cognitive, physical and sensory disabilities that incorporates community-based instruction and training within the context of Fiesta®…a celebration of heritage, culture and diversity for San Antonio and surrounding communities.
 
The Fiesta Especial® Royal Court leadership and life skills development program provides an opportunity for individuals to work on communication, socialization, leadership, self-advocating, problem solving and planning skill sets.  It is a year-long program that begins in September and runs through the end of April.

Click to register for a Program Orientation.  Multiple dates and times available to meet your family's schedule.​

LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
(JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SA LEADERBOARD PROGRAM)

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn about board leadership and have the opportunity to get the knowledge needed to serve with great impact in our local community?  You might be interested in the Junior League leaderBOARD program.  Our Board Chair just finished the program and you can check out her experience in our upcoming newsletter.

LeaderBOARD is a training program for community members and partner agencies to provide training on the operation and function of nonprofit boards. Participation is provided as a public service by the Junior League of San Antonio, Inc. (JLSA) to improve communities by developing trained volunteers to help nonprofit organizations achieve their mission.

Applications for the sixth annual LeaderBOARD are open now through August 15, 2019.  The application includes a one-page resume, a brief biography, and short answer questions on interests, skills, and community involvement. Applicants will be notified of their status by August 31st, 2019.

The cost of the program is $120 for the entire year (that's only a $10/month investment for a lifetime of benefit!) and covers engaging presentations from nonprofit experts, participant meals, and a professional headshot.

FIESTA ESPECIAL ROYALTY
​CREATE VISIBILITY
(MUSIC FROM THE PAST WITH FLAMBEAU)

The 2019 Fiesta Especial Royal Court participated in the Fiesta Flambeau Parade on Saturday evening bringing visibility to the ABILITY of all.  The theme was "Music from the Past" and our court reflected on a few musicians who live with disabilities.  Check out the KSAT12 Coverage!

KENS 5 RECOGNITION FOR DISABILITYSA
(PEOPLE WHO MAKE SAN ANTONIO GREAT)

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.
disABILITYsa
Community Partners
Cubes at the Quonset
Behavioral Support Nursing Services
City of SA Disability Access Ofc
City of SA Head Start
Deaf Interpreter Services
Wade Shows Inc.
​Fiesta San Antonio
​City of Windcrest
VOLUNTEER OPS
Click on the links below
to volunteer with us!
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Saturday, Oct. 26th, 2019
AccessAbility fest /
abilitySTRONG Parade
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Join our Volunteer Facebook Group to stay updated on upcoming opportunities.
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disABILITYsa PayPal Giving Fund
disABILITYsa received 501c3 Tax Exempt status as of March 14, 2017.
Click for Financial Support Options

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 18, 2019
Food for Thought:
Roles and Responsibilities
in Good Governance
October 26th, 2019
AccessAbility fest /
​abilitySTRONG Parade
See the Calendar for more.
If you would like to contribute information for this site, please email us at  info@disABILITYsa.org.
​We are unable to provide advice or referrals, so please refer to our Resource page if you need help finding services.
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