INFORMATION, RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES

TURN YOUR ADVOCATES INTO INFLUENCERS
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIES

FOOD FOR THOUGHT - JULY 16TH @ 11:30AM
An educational series for disability organization leadership
$10/Person

TURN YOUR ADVOCATES INTO ONLINE MARKETING INFLUENCERS
People connect with people, not marketing. You've already connected with your constituents, donors, and volunteers. Learn how to turn these valuable advocated into your strongest marketing asset. You've spent the time creating a program and organization that creates meaningful experiences. Now leverage the power of user generated content to grow your digital and print marketing. Market with your community, not at them.  

Click the link below to learn more about this session and Register Today!
https://www.disabilitysa.org/food-for-thought.html

advocacy for better transportation
1/8 CENT TAX SHIFT ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT

Transportation is a key component of living an independent life in San Antonio. Our constituents deserve a better transit option than they are receiving right now.  A tax shift of 1/8 cent that is set to expire in 2021 is on the table, and the VIA Board has the right to put that decision in front of the San Antonio community on the ballot during the November election.  Millions of dollars are available annually for public transportation if we come together and act NOW.
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Our transportation system has been historically and chronically underfunded and the time to speak up for something better is NOW.  

You have an opportunity to have your voices heard on Thursday, July 9th at a special meeting at which VIA Trustees will decide how they will move forward to secure funding that will impact the transportation options for those you serve...not just today, but perhaps for decades into the future.

REGISTER TODAY for the Citizens to be Heard and let the trustees know the significant impact Public Transportation has on your life today, tomorrow, and years down the road.

FIESTA ESPECIAL ROYAL COURT
2020-2021 ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN!

The Fiesta Especial® Royal Court leadership and life skills development program offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences, life changing moments, self-discovery, skill strengthening and development, new friends, community awareness and more all tied up with a tremendous celebration. This disABILITYsa program provides an opportunity for participants 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.

Enrollment deadline for the 2020-2021 Fiesta Especial® Royal Court program is Friday, August 14th by 5:00pm.  Qualified participants are 10 years of age or older and have a sensory, physical, or cognitive disability.  In order to enroll, you must complete the mandatory orientation.

FIESTA ESPECIAL ROYAL COURT
MAKES AN IMPACT ON THE MEDIA!

The 2019-2020 Fiesta Especial Royal Court made headlines in the news last month as they safely traipsed across San Antonio to six different organizations distributing checks made possible from their diligent campaign efforts this past fall. Over $14,000 was distributed between The Kabuki Gathering, Kinetic Kids, Sunshine Cottage, Autism Treatment Center, Family Service Association, and Morgan's Wonderland.  To top off the week, the court paraded in front of the home of our Executive Director, Melanie Cawthon, to celebrate the $23,935 from their campaigns that will go toward covering the costs of the Fiesta Especial Celebration Day this fall.  

Click on some of the links below to check out their stories: Keep a watchful eye on our Fiesta Especial facebook page this week as we celebrate each check presentation with our Fiesta Family!

COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT
fIESTA eSPECIAL PROGRAM UPDATE

The Fiesta Commission announced this morning that decisions have been made to postpone Fiesta until November 5th. The Fiesta Especial Inclusion 5K & Parade will take place on Saturday, November 7th and the Fiesta Especial Celebration Day will take place on November 10th.  We hope to see you all out with us in the Fall! 

COUNT ME IN! SAN ANTONIO & BEXAR COUNTY
HAVE YOU BEEN COUNTED?  lET US KNOW

The Get Out The Count Video Challenge
As everything is changing and to lighten spirits up there is a Challenge the US Census has developed. With the ideas of people to stay indoors what better way but to have a Video challenge with up to $50,000 in CASH.
The Due date is April 11th.

This is your chance to shine and stand out on how important the 2020 Census is this year.

Challenge post on challenge.gov: https://www.challenge.gov/…/2020-census-get-out-the-count-…/

Info on Accelerate site: https://accelerate.census.gov/video-challenge/

​Remember the Census is available online at:
https://my2020census.gov/
Tell the world on your social media platforms that you've been counted!

COUNT ME IN! 
​dISABILITY & CENSUS 2020
(Join disability for a strategic discussion)

It's not too late to join in the collaborative effort of the Disability Service Sector to ensure that there is a complete count of individuals with disabilities during the Census 2020.  Register your organization to be a part of the solution!

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.

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WHAT'S NEXT?
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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Food for Thought Postponed
​MARCH, 2019
Elevating Meaningful and
​Measurable Outcomes.
October 26th, 2019
AccessAbility fest /
​abilitySTRONG Parade
See the Calendar for more.
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