INFORMATION, RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES

IMPROVING HEALTHCARE SURVEY

Improving Healthcare Accessibility: A Survey for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

​disABILITYsa is conducting this brief survey, an in-person observational research study, and focus groups to better understand these barriers and identify what helps or hinders navigation in newly constructed healthcare environments across San Antonio.

Fiesta Especial® Poster Contest WINNERS!

Every year we ask participating Special Education classes to bring a thank you poster to Celebration Day. We had so many wonderful and heartwarming submissions to our poster contest this year and want to thank all of our participants. Congratulations to our winners!

DISABILITYSA IS HIRING!
JOIN THE DISABILITY TEAM & EFFECT CHANGE IN SA

​disABILITYsa is a small organization making a significant impact.  At disABILITYsa we work hard, love our work, and really enjoy serving the community.  Our team is supportive, encouraging, and creative.  We do our work closely aligning with the core values of Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Abundance, and Resolve.  

disABILITYsa authentically embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Over the next 2-4 months, disABILITYsa will post to fill the following positions: Development & Communications Director, Program Director, Administrative Director, Strategic Initiatives Manager, Program Manager, and Administrative Support Specialist(s).

SOCK IT TO MONDAYS GIVE-AWAY
​today, may 5th - 11am - 8pm

Today's Sock it to Monday shines a light on disABILITYsa.  We are one of the 200+ local non-profits that are tied into Champions fore Charity. 

Watch, learn, and if you'd like to help, you can donate using this link: 
https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/sock-it-to-mondays

disABILITYsa will be giving away a pair of socks to the first donor of the day and another pair each hour between 11am and 8pm this evening. 

Extra, Extra Read all about it!
2024 YEAR IN REVIEW NEWSLETTER POSTED

Catch up on all things disABILITYsa and read our latest newsletter by clicking here.

HEAR US ON K-LOVE!
community conversation

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.

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.

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.  
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
  • 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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​$1 = $1.07!
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disABILITYsa received 501c3 Tax Exempt status as of March 14, 2017.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

See the Calendar for more.
Purse-u-ability Auction
​February 18th, 2025
Fiesta Especial Celebration Day​
​April 29th, 2025
Guidestar Seal of Transparency
Highly Recommended by Locals On Alignable
Strengthening Nonprofits Through

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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)
Join our Volunteer Facebook Group to stay updated on upcoming opportunities.
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.
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