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sHAPING SAN ANTONI'S FUTURE TOGETHER!

Are you ready to make a real impact in San Antonio? Join in on this series of workshops to learn how you can help determine what the future of San Antonio will look like. Discover how your voice can drive positive change and lead to a more inclusive and informed community. Unlock Your Leadership Potential and be the Change-Maker! 

17TH ANNUAL ACCESSABILITY FEST
saturday, OCTOBER 7th | 9 Am - 2 pm

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Join disABILITYsa and our Presenting Sponsor, Wave Healthcare, for the 17th Annual AccessAbility fest, scheduled for Saturday, October 7th, from 9 am to 2 pm at Hemisfair's Yanaguana Garden. This year's event promises to be exceptional, featuring an array of over 100 exhibitors who will share valuable information, resources, products, and services that support San Antonio's disability community in an engaging and meaningful manner.

This program creates a unique opportunity for families within the disability community to learn, connect, and enjoy a fulfilling day right in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Attendees will have access to an extensive range of resources encompassing legal, financial, therapeutic, residential, health, educational, civic engagement, day habilitation, advocacy, transportation, and much more. The event's offerings, from a photo booth and adaptive climbing wall to arts and crafts, equipment demonstrations, and live entertainment, ensure that the entire family will be engaged and socially connected throughout the day.

Moreover, our commitment to inclusivity means that attendees will benefit from universal changing spaces, a sensory safe zone, adaptive crafting tools, ASL interpreters, and various other amenities, all designed to enhance the enjoyment of the day and extend the time families spend in the community.

For more details, please visit us online at AccessAbilityfest.com. 

SA CURRENT BEST OF AWARDS
disabilitysa RANKS 3rd best np in sa

San Antonio is city in constant motion. Like other dynamic metros, it grows, evolves, changes and builds. Through it all, many familiar landmarks remain, but new ones spring up and become part of the scenery. The Current offers its Best of San Antonio, or BOSA, issue annually: to provide a snapshot of where the Alamo City’s tastes lie at that stage of its evolution. 

disABILITYsa is pleased to be recognized by the SA CURRENT as one  of the top 3 nonprofit organizations in San Antonio in the "Around Town" category.  We join our friends at Pride Center SA (top place) and God's Dogs Rescue (2nd place)! Check out our THANK YOU to San Antonio by clicking here. 

2023 summer updates
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Click the button below to read the latest updates on Disability Pride Month, Fiesta Especial Royal Court Enrollment, the abilitySTRONG Parade, and AccessAbility fest!  

DISABILITY-FRIENDLY PROVIDER WORKSHOP
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18TH | 11:00 AM 

The Vax-abilitySTRONG Education and Outreach Campaign program provides the San Antonio/Bexar County disability community with information about COVID-19 vaccines and addresses concerns and barriers around receiving a vaccine.

disABILITYsa is hosting monthly workshops for Pharmacies & Clinics to learn about strategies and tools that would allow them to become more disability-friendly.  

One in every seven people in San Antonio lives with a disability.  This disABILITYsa Disability-friendly Provider Workshop will take Pharmacists, Physicians, and Clinicians through a 2.5-hour meaningful learning experience outlining the types of disabilities and associated access issues, participating in problem-finding exercises, exploring the clinical perspective, and an overview of various strategies, tools, and resources for creating more disability-friendly environments.​

* Workshops Available Monthly
* 3.5 CEU's available
* Complimentary starter kits for eligible participants

disabilitysa job openings
We are hiring!

disABILITYsa has 1 part-time and 2 full-time positions open on our team. For more information and to inquire, visit disabilitysa.org/dsa-jobs

Program Assistant | Part-Time (20 hours/week)
The Program Assistant’s role will be primarily to offer administrative and program support needed to sustain and grow the programming at disABILITYsa. This position is responsible for supporting the planning and provision of programs including, but not limited to Leadership Fellows Academy, PAR Pilot Program, Changing SA MCU Program, AccessAbility fest/abilitySTRONG Parade, Fiesta  Especial® (Inclusion 5K & Parade, Celebration Day, Royal Court), Conversation 360°, Community Advancement Initiatives, and the organization’s Special Events. 

Development Director | Full-Time
The Development Director (DD) serves as an active participant in guiding strategic decisions affecting disABILITYsa. In partnership with the ED and Program Director, this position is responsible for the design, planning, and execution of all fundraising and development activities for the organization.  The DD will forge new relationships to build disABILITYsa’s visibility,  in-kind, and financial resources. The DD will also design and implement a comprehensive plan for developing key external alliances by supporting the ED in cultivating individual and philanthropic support.

DISABILITYSA TO LAUNCH FIRST IN TEXAS
changingsa...A VEHICLE FOR CHANGE (MCU)

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America's first Mobile Changing Unit (MCU) of its kind, a vehicle for inclusion will be introduced and launched in San Antonio at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 20, 2023, at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. The first unit of its kind in the U.S. will be at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo from Feb. 20 through Feb. 26 to provide services for families in the disability community made possible by Impact San Antonio, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, Warm Springs Foundation, Bank of America Charitable Foundation, John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation, Nathalie and Gladys Dalkowitz Charitable Trust, McCombs Foundation, Union Pacific, Baptist Health Foundation San Antonio, Greehey Family Foundation, San Antonio Junior Forum, Mary Pat and Michael Bolner, Individual Contributions, Jefferson Bank (Stone Oak Branch), and Annette's Facebook Birthday Fundraiser.

​A special thanks to the SA Rodeo and Jordan Ford for making this  appearance opportunity possible.

SERVICE & LEADERSHIP program
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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
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​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.  
GATHERING THE 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!
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.

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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UPCOMING EVENTS

FEBRUARY, 2024
We'll be back next year!
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