INFORMATION, RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES

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. 

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. 

CONVERSATION 360°
THE DIGITAL DIVIDE & DISABILITY

A digital divide is any uneven distribution in the access to, use of, or impact of Information and Communication Technologies between any number of distinct groups, which can be defined based on social, geographical, or geopolitical criteria, or otherwise.  Join disABILITYsa, OATS, and the City of San Antonio Disability Access Office in a discussion about barriers, resources, and issues around people living with a disability and access to the online world. ​

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.

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!

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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disABILITYsa received 501c3 Tax Exempt status as of March 14, 2017.
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CREATIVE GIVING

disABILITYsa
Business Members
Autism Treatment Center
Mass Mutual
Ride Connect Texas
WHAT'S NEXT?
VOLUNTEER OPS
Click on the links below
to volunteer with us!
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Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 2020
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 3rd, 2020
AccessAbility fest /
​abilitySTRONG Parade
See the Calendar for more.
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