INFORMATION, RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT'S HAPPENING SAN ANTONIO???!!
 coming up on the calendar

SUPPORT DISABILITY LEADERSHIP IN SA
royal court campaign raisers

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Online Silent Auction open for bidding now through Sunday, October 31st at 11:45 PM. 

Check Out the Auction Here!
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Come join disABILITYsa and the Fiesta Especial® Royal Court at the SAFC Inclusion Night on Saturday, October 23rd at 7:30 PM.

Tickets are $15, and $3 per ticket helps make the Fiesta Especial® Royal Court Program possible. 

Purchase tickets by visiting: fevo.me/disabilitysa

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Mary Kay Gives Back

 15% of every sale to a royal court candidate's campaign or the program for orders placed between now and Sunday, October 31st. 

Order here: https://hipaa.jotform.com/disABILITYsa/2022FERC_MK
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Kick off your Holiday Shopping with disABILITYsa at Kendra Scott at the Alamo Quarry Location!  Come shop in store on Wednesday, November 17th from 6-8PM. 

You can also shop online at www.KendaScott.com from November 17th or November 18th and enter the coupon code: GIVEBACK-AMZYF


WE ARE HIRING
join the disabilitysa team

disABILITYsa is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the positions of: 
  • Director of Development & Outreach
  • Administrative Support Specialist

For more information on our current openings, please visit our Job Page at https://www.disabilitysa.org/dsa-jobs

SA CLIMATE READY SURVEY
informing SA's leadership on the 
priorities of the disability community

Are you a person living with a disability or caring for a person with a disability?  This opportunity is for you!

disABILITYsa seeks your feedback as a member of the disability community about your understanding of climate change, how it does and/or could impact you as a person living with a disability, and your recommendations for San Antonio’s response.

disABILITYsa will present your feedback, along with that of others in the disability community to City officials in order to inform the priorities being set out in the San Antonio Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. This is an anonymous survey. 

$5 Gift Cards will be made available to the first 360 qualified respondents.

This survey is available in English, Spanish, and ASL.

CONVERSATION 360°
CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY & Disability
Tuesday, NOVEMBER 9TH 2021 @ 5:45PM

The phrase “nothing about us without us” has been the rallying cry of the disability community since it was coined in the 1980s, however, people with disabilities are still under-represented in local government, organization leadership, and advocacy. Consideration for disability needs to happen outside of disability-specific spaces -- because accessibility ultimately benefits everyone. 

In this Conversation 360°, we will connect participants together to discuss how we can best ensure that individuals with disabilities are equipped to serve our community and identify what prevents people with disabilities from getting involved. How can we remove barriers by building in accessibility as the expectation for organizations and local governments in order to ensure an enriching experience for all?

This conversation is made possible through a partnership with Inclusion is Sweet and Eco Centro. 

AMAZON WISH LIST
https://tinyurl.com/disABILITYsa-AWL-Office

​We are trying to utilize the space we have in the most efficient way possible and we’re hoping you might be able to support our efforts with an additional donation of some supplies.  

COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENT SUPPORT
BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS ONE SHOT AT A TIME

Need Help Making a Vaccine Appointment?
If you're interested in getting a vaccine appointment and have had difficulties in securing one, disABILITYsa and our partners are here to help.  Complete our Vaccine inquiry form and we will work with our volunteers and vaccine partners to support you in getting the supports you need.  We can help mitigate some of the issues with the public-facing portals, navigating vaccine sites, mitigating communication barriers, and coordinating sensory-friendly experiences. As we develop our partnerships and opportunities, we'll keep those who have submitted an inquiry updated on our progress.  

You can access in the inquiry online at the link below.  
https://hipaa.jotform.com/disABILITYsa/vaccination-inquiry
GATHERING THE EXPERIENCES
OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DURING WINTER STORM
disABILITYsa is working to collect the stories of those living with a disability within the San Antonio community who were impacted by the Winter Weather Storm during the week of February 15th through the 19th.  Sharing stories and experiences will help keep the voices of San Antonians with disabilities part of the recovery and resiliency discussions.

This survey is currently available in English and ASL
PARTNERS IN THE DISABILITY VOTE
JOIN THE PARTNERSHIP TODAY!
The disability vote includes people living with a disability, family members and friends, advocates, educators, professionals, providers, bureaucrats, and supporters. The disability community has a major stake in the outcome of this election. Issues important to people with disabilities must be part of the platform for any candidate running for public office, be it a City Council position or for Mayor.

The disability service providers, leaders, retailers, and groups of San Antonio are invited to join in a collective effort around The Disability Vote in San Antonio.

Our efforts will be focused on: 
  1. Getting topics of interest for people with disabilities into the candidate debates and forums for the upcoming May election. 
  2. Get out the Vote! Ensuring those living with disabilities are registered to vote and understand how to exercise their voice in the election process. 
  3. Break down barriers that continue to prevent individuals with disabilities from actively participating in the election process.

I HAVE A VOICE
disability advANCEMENT in san antonio

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.

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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VOLUNTEER OPS
Click on the links below
to volunteer with us!
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Saturday, Oct. 2nd
AccessAbility fest
​abilitySTRONG Parade
Join our Volunteer Facebook Group to stay updated on upcoming opportunities.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FEBRUARY 8TH, 2022
We'll be back next year!
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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