INFORMATION, RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES
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DISABILITYSA IS HIRING!
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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 barriers faced by the disability community.
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DISABILITYSA IS NOW LOCATED
AT THE SAHT HISOTRIC 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
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION MEMBER OPTIONS
FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS MEMBER OPTIONS
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.
connect with DISABILITYSA
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invest in our mission
Champions fore Charity
will match 7% of your donation
designated to disABILITYsa.
$1 = $1.07!
will match 7% of your donation
designated to disABILITYsa.
$1 = $1.07!
disABILITYsa PayPal Giving Fund
disABILITYsa received 501c3 Tax Exempt status as of March 14, 2017.
Click for Financial Support Options
Click for Financial Support Options
UPCOMING EVENTS
See the Calendar for more.
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Purse-u-ability Auction
February 18th, 2025
February 18th, 2025
Fiesta Especial Celebration Day
April 29th, 2025
April 29th, 2025
Strengthening Nonprofits Through
giving
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VOLUNTEER OPS
Click on the links below
to volunteer with us!
Or send an email to [email protected].
Fiesta Especial Coronation (1/23)
Purse-u-ability Auction (2/18)
Celebration Day (4/29)
Click on the links below
to volunteer with us!
Or send an email to [email protected].
Fiesta Especial Coronation (1/23)
Purse-u-ability Auction (2/18)
Celebration Day (4/29)
If you would like to contribute information for this site, please email us at [email protected].
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.
