INFORMATION, RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES
Party To Power the Disability Vote
Are you registered to vote? Have you had an address change? Do you have questions about how to vote in-person or by mail?
Well you're invited to our Party to Power the Disability Vote on Tuesday, September 10th from 1 - 3:00 PM! Come grab a drink and a bite to eat at Southtown Joe's and get yourself registered and ready to vote in upcoming elections! Join us as we gather to register voters and answer your questions regarding all things voting! This is a nonpartisan effort to grow excitement around civic participation and engaging in both local and federal elections. Together, we can provide a voice to the disability community and ensure we bringing our needs and concerns to the forefront of our leadership's attention. RSVP now and get a free drink at the bar! Can't attend in person? Join us online! 
2024-2025 Fiesta Especial Royal Court Program
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Hear us on K-love!
Listen in as our Co-founder & CEO, Melanie Cawthon sits down with host Felipe Aguilar to discuss disABILITYsa's programs and services and the growing needs and obstacles faced by the disability community.
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2024 FIESTA ESPECIAL CELEBRATION DAY
your FEEDBACK is NEEDED
We value your feedback and work hard each year to incorporate suggestions and continuously improve the experience for our guests. Throughout the years, shared feedback and ideas have resulted in changes to how we manage lunch time, the installation of our Sensory Escape Room w/ Behavioral Health Volunteers, Nurses with disability experience & expertise, water sources, private spaces for tube feeding, Universal Changing Spaces, and limits to the number of registrations we accept each year. We've also discontinued features that weren't that popular. Your opinion matters!
RENTERS' SOLUTIONS SUBCOMMITTEE
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2-YEAR TERMS
Help amplify the considerations of people living with disabilities in San Antonio who are renting their homes by applying to serve on the Renters' Solutions Subcommittee for the City of San Antonio. Your lived experience is a valuable contribution to what San Antonio will look like tomorrow as we plan for our community's future.
The Renters’ Solutions Subcommittee (RSS) is currently accepting applications for subcommittee member appointments.
The RSS advises the Housing Commission on renter-related issues including, but not limited to, rental assistance: tenants’ rights and legal aid, education, outreach, and training, and legislative items.
RSS is looking for renters, property managers and rental housing providers who can commit to:
For more information about RSS, visit the RSS webpage.
The Renters’ Solutions Subcommittee (RSS) is currently accepting applications for subcommittee member appointments.
The RSS advises the Housing Commission on renter-related issues including, but not limited to, rental assistance: tenants’ rights and legal aid, education, outreach, and training, and legislative items.
RSS is looking for renters, property managers and rental housing providers who can commit to:
- Serving a two-year commitment
- Attending monthly meetings (meeting times and location determined by subcommittee members)
- Making recommendations to Housing Commission on renter-related issues
- Ensuring renters have a voice on renter-related issues that are part of Housing Commission conversations
- Encouraging development of relationships and understanding between property managers and renters
For more information about RSS, visit the RSS webpage.
DISABILITYSA HAS RELOCATED
TO THE saht MCILVAINE FARMHOUSE!
03/12/2024 - The San Antonio Housing Trust Foundation, a 501(c)(3), has partnered with disABILITYsa to occupy a historic farmhouse owned by the Foundation, which served as their headquarters from 2001-2023. As part of a five-year lease agreement, disABILITYsa will pay only $1 per year to lease the property and will in turn commit to preserving & maintaining the historic building as well as provide accessibility improvements to serve their needs...
“I am so excited to partner with such an inclusive agency. disABILITYsa so closely aligns with the core values of the San Antonio Housing Trust Foundation in terms of moving forward our community in terms of equity and justice,” said Pete Alanis, Executive Director of SAHT Foundation....
Melanie Cawthon, Co-Founder/CEO, disABILITYsa [stated], "As we work toward a vision where San Antonio is the #1 community where people with disabilities want to live, learn, work, and play; we depend on strategic partnerships, like the one we have with the SAHT, to help change and improve the way we include disability considerations in the future planning of our community.”
Read the full joint press release from disABILITYsa and The San Antonio Housing Trust here.
“I am so excited to partner with such an inclusive agency. disABILITYsa so closely aligns with the core values of the San Antonio Housing Trust Foundation in terms of moving forward our community in terms of equity and justice,” said Pete Alanis, Executive Director of SAHT Foundation....
Melanie Cawthon, Co-Founder/CEO, disABILITYsa [stated], "As we work toward a vision where San Antonio is the #1 community where people with disabilities want to live, learn, work, and play; we depend on strategic partnerships, like the one we have with the SAHT, to help change and improve the way we include disability considerations in the future planning of our community.”
Read the full joint press release from disABILITYsa and The San Antonio Housing Trust here.
SERVICE & LEADERSHIP program
disability advANCEMENT in san antonio
The Service & Leadership (SLP) helps individuals to identify opportunities for leadership and service to the San Antonio community. disABILITYsa provides training for both people living with disabilities and others in the community who are interested in advancing disability considerations by engaging in volunteerism, service on nonprofit boards, and participation in strategic conversations about the future the San Antonio community. This program specifically works on providing the tools, resources, and connections for participants to amplify the voices of the disability community as a whole.
PROGRAM SUPPLY WISH LISTS
SHOP FOR DISABILITYSA ON WALMART & AMAZON
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.
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GATHERING THE EXPERIENCES
SHARE YOUR 2021 EXPERIENCES
SHARE YOUR 2021 EXPERIENCES
disABILITYsa is working to collect the stories of those living with a disability within the San Antonio community. Sharing stories and experiences will help keep the voices of San Antonians with disabilities part of the future planning discussions.
PARTNERS IN THE DISABILITY VOTE
JOIN THE PARTNERSHIP TODAY!
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:
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:
- Getting topics of interest for people with disabilities into the candidate debates and forums for the upcoming May election.
- Get out the Vote! Ensuring those living with disabilities are registered to vote and understand how to exercise their voice in the election process.
- Break down barriers that continue to prevent individuals with disabilities from actively participating in the election process.
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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
Introductory Level $60/year
Basic Level $120/year
Supporter Level $250/year
Benefactor Level $500/year
Sustainer Level $1,000/year
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION MEMBER OPTIONS
Basic Level - $250
Supporter Level - $500
FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS MEMBER OPTIONS
Basic Level - $500
Supporter Level - $1,000
Benefactor Level - $2,500
Sustainer Level - $5,000
A full description of member benefits are available online.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBER OPTIONS
Introductory Level $60/year
Basic Level $120/year
Supporter Level $250/year
Benefactor Level $500/year
Sustainer Level $1,000/year
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION MEMBER OPTIONS
Basic Level - $250
Supporter Level - $500
FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS MEMBER OPTIONS
Basic Level - $500
Supporter Level - $1,000
Benefactor Level - $2,500
Sustainer Level - $5,000
A full description of member benefits are available online.
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disABILITYsa received 501c3 Tax Exempt status as of March 14, 2017.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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MAY 29th, 2024
SAVE THE DATE!
SAVE THE DATE!
See the Calendar for more.
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We are unable to provide advice or referrals, so please refer to our Resource page if you need help finding services.
We are unable to provide advice or referrals, so please refer to our Resource page if you need help finding services.
