DISABILITY INCLUSION RESOURCE CENTER
Welcome to the Disability Inclusion Resource Center at disABILITYsa! Here, you'll find extensive resources aimed at enhancing community inclusion in San Antonio. Our center supports local events, festivals, and venues by providing essential resources to further engage people with disabilities in community celebrations, gatherings, and experiences. Once engaged, we support full and active participation within the community.
Explore our Inclusion Programming, learn about our on-site Inclusion Unit Deployments, and enhance your skills with our "How To Include People with Disabilities" workshops and presentations. We also offer consultations for disability-friendly, inclusive ideas and make our inclusion resources available for rent or hire to local businesses and organizations. Whether you're looking to implement practical support or deepen your understanding of disability inclusion, our resource center is your gateway to making a significant impact.
Explore our Inclusion Programming, learn about our on-site Inclusion Unit Deployments, and enhance your skills with our "How To Include People with Disabilities" workshops and presentations. We also offer consultations for disability-friendly, inclusive ideas and make our inclusion resources available for rent or hire to local businesses and organizations. Whether you're looking to implement practical support or deepen your understanding of disability inclusion, our resource center is your gateway to making a significant impact.
Consultation
At disABILITYsa, we recognize the invaluable insights that come from those who live with disabilities every day. disABILITYsa offers consultation and recommendations to develop more disability-friendly and inclusive environments and programs. To ensure your programs and initiatives are genuinely inclusive and effective, we offer enhanced services that can include the use of Disability Lived Experience Panels. These panels consist of individuals who bring personal perspectives and firsthand experiences of navigating various challenges. By integrating their voices into our consultation process, we help organizations and businesses develop more accessible, empathetic, and practical solutions that address the real needs of the disability community. Engaging with our Lived Experience Panels is an essential step for anyone committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects and reflects the experiences of people with disabilities. CONTACT US at [email protected].
Inclusion Programming
disABILITYsa collaborates with local venues such as the San Antonio Zoo, Botanical Gardens, McNay Art Museum, Tobin Center, Blue Star Arts Gallery, and others to enhance their inclusion programming. This partnership focuses on making each venue more accessible and welcoming to people with disabilities, supporting full participation in the rich cultural and recreational opportunities these places offer.
Specific dates are selected throughout the year to incorporate the disability inclusion units (mobile or portable changing station, portable sensory room, etc) adaptive art stations, ASL interpreters, audio descriptions, low to no cost access/entry, and more. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Specific dates are selected throughout the year to incorporate the disability inclusion units (mobile or portable changing station, portable sensory room, etc) adaptive art stations, ASL interpreters, audio descriptions, low to no cost access/entry, and more. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Sponsorship of an Inclusion Programming Day - $2,500
disABILITYsa partners with local entertainment spaces to create opportunities for the disability community to engage in arts, nature, and other entertaining experiences in disability inclusive environments. disABILITYsa provides ASL Interpreters, Audio/ASL files for featured exhibits, adaptive art supply station, sensory room, changing room, and outreach to make the experience a success.
disABILITYsa partners with local entertainment spaces to create opportunities for the disability community to engage in arts, nature, and other entertaining experiences in disability inclusive environments. disABILITYsa provides ASL Interpreters, Audio/ASL files for featured exhibits, adaptive art supply station, sensory room, changing room, and outreach to make the experience a success.
Inclusion Units
PORTABLE CHANGING ROOM
A four walled canopy equipped with a massage table (or an adjustable height table), manual human lift system, trashcan, hand washing station, signage, and cleaning supplies.
MOBILE CHANGING UNIT
The Mobile Changing Unit (MCU), a 20-foot trailer with toileting facilities to meet the needs of those with ambulatory disabilities or who require additional assistance. The facilities include a power hoist/hoyer lift for safe transfers, a height-adjustable universal changing table, a handheld showerhead, and ADA toilet, handlebars, and sink. The MCU will be staffed by trained Attendant who will supervise its use, ensure cleanliness and safety, and offer assistance as needed on site. The MCU will be utilized at disABILITYsa events and be available for hire by agencies to ensure fully accessible options at their events. We will create a webpage, develop educational marketing materials, and present demonstrations at trade shows and community resource events to promote use of the MCU and advance public understanding of barriers face by those with disabilities in our community. CLICK HERE to learn more.
THE PORTABLE SENSORY ROOM
This space is intended to provide a place for individuals who are experiencing sensory overstimulation to stim, retreat, and self-regulate so that they are able to stay and engage in community experiences longer instead of going home. This unit is a four-walled canopy equipped with padded flooring, therapy tools and equipment, fans/heater, and an attendant.
ADAPTIVE ART STATION
Engaging children of all ages and abilities in the activities at community events, festivals, and gatherings creates a more inclusive experience for everyone. disABILITYsa’s adaptive art station provides adaptive tools and resources that make the arts & crafts experience more engaging and accessible for guests with limited dexterity and use of their arms and hands.
SENSORY KIT CHECK-OUT STATION
Sensory kits made available for check-out to guests providing tools and resources to help people with disabilities engage in community celebrations alongside other guests to help reduce segregation or the creation of other spaces for guests with disabilities.
ACCESSIBLE SHUTTLE [COMING IN 2026]
As part of the inventory of inclusion units, disABILITYsa offers a transportation option to people with disabilities and older adults who want to engage in community experiences at local events, festivals, community gatherings, and more… cultivating a more enriched quality of life and sense of belonging in the greater San Antonio community.
A four walled canopy equipped with a massage table (or an adjustable height table), manual human lift system, trashcan, hand washing station, signage, and cleaning supplies.
MOBILE CHANGING UNIT
The Mobile Changing Unit (MCU), a 20-foot trailer with toileting facilities to meet the needs of those with ambulatory disabilities or who require additional assistance. The facilities include a power hoist/hoyer lift for safe transfers, a height-adjustable universal changing table, a handheld showerhead, and ADA toilet, handlebars, and sink. The MCU will be staffed by trained Attendant who will supervise its use, ensure cleanliness and safety, and offer assistance as needed on site. The MCU will be utilized at disABILITYsa events and be available for hire by agencies to ensure fully accessible options at their events. We will create a webpage, develop educational marketing materials, and present demonstrations at trade shows and community resource events to promote use of the MCU and advance public understanding of barriers face by those with disabilities in our community. CLICK HERE to learn more.
THE PORTABLE SENSORY ROOM
This space is intended to provide a place for individuals who are experiencing sensory overstimulation to stim, retreat, and self-regulate so that they are able to stay and engage in community experiences longer instead of going home. This unit is a four-walled canopy equipped with padded flooring, therapy tools and equipment, fans/heater, and an attendant.
ADAPTIVE ART STATION
Engaging children of all ages and abilities in the activities at community events, festivals, and gatherings creates a more inclusive experience for everyone. disABILITYsa’s adaptive art station provides adaptive tools and resources that make the arts & crafts experience more engaging and accessible for guests with limited dexterity and use of their arms and hands.
SENSORY KIT CHECK-OUT STATION
Sensory kits made available for check-out to guests providing tools and resources to help people with disabilities engage in community celebrations alongside other guests to help reduce segregation or the creation of other spaces for guests with disabilities.
ACCESSIBLE SHUTTLE [COMING IN 2026]
As part of the inventory of inclusion units, disABILITYsa offers a transportation option to people with disabilities and older adults who want to engage in community experiences at local events, festivals, community gatherings, and more… cultivating a more enriched quality of life and sense of belonging in the greater San Antonio community.
Sponsorship of an Inclusion Unit
Deployment of the Mobile Changing Unit to a local community event - (Full Day) FP $1,000 / NP $500
The Mobile Changing Unit (MCU) is a 24ft accessible restrooming trailer equipped with an adult-sized adjustable height changing table, hoyer lift, accessible toilet, sink, mirror, and shower wand that can be attached to hookups or operate autonomously.
Deployment of the Portable Sensory Room, Changing Room, or Sensory Kit Check-out Station to a local community event - (6 hours) $500 FP / $250 NP
These sensory room and changing room deploy in a walled 10x10 canopy The sensory room is equipped with tools and resources to help individuals escape situations of sensory overload allowing people the opportunity to stay engaged in community experiences instead of going home. The Mobile Changing room is a smaller version of our MCU equipped with a hoyer lift, stationary or adjustable height changing table, and sanitation station. The Sensory Kit Check-out provides kits that are available for check-out by guests and the Adaptive Art Station features adaptive aids to make crafting an inclusive experience for everyone. All stations are manned by disABILITYsa staff.
disABILITYsa will work with your company or organization on a sponsorship for a meaningful community experience. Email [email protected] to sponsor one of these opportunities.
Deployment of the Mobile Changing Unit to a local community event - (Full Day) FP $1,000 / NP $500
The Mobile Changing Unit (MCU) is a 24ft accessible restrooming trailer equipped with an adult-sized adjustable height changing table, hoyer lift, accessible toilet, sink, mirror, and shower wand that can be attached to hookups or operate autonomously.
Deployment of the Portable Sensory Room, Changing Room, or Sensory Kit Check-out Station to a local community event - (6 hours) $500 FP / $250 NP
These sensory room and changing room deploy in a walled 10x10 canopy The sensory room is equipped with tools and resources to help individuals escape situations of sensory overload allowing people the opportunity to stay engaged in community experiences instead of going home. The Mobile Changing room is a smaller version of our MCU equipped with a hoyer lift, stationary or adjustable height changing table, and sanitation station. The Sensory Kit Check-out provides kits that are available for check-out by guests and the Adaptive Art Station features adaptive aids to make crafting an inclusive experience for everyone. All stations are manned by disABILITYsa staff.
disABILITYsa will work with your company or organization on a sponsorship for a meaningful community experience. Email [email protected] to sponsor one of these opportunities.
Training
disABILITYsa offers “How To Include People with Disabilities” workshop/presentation and helps with consultation on disability‐friendly inclusive ideas. Inclusion resources are made available for rent/hire to San Antonio businesses and organizations.
- Disability Confidence
- Events & Festivals
- Volunteer Engagement
- Healthcare Environments
- Museums
- and more!
Community Advancement Initiatives
Universal Design Ordinance: The City of San Antonio first adopted its Universal Design Ordinance in April 2002 (Ordinance 95641), requiring all new single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes built with City-administered funds to include basic accessibility and adaptability features so more residents—including people with disabilities and older adults—could live safely and age in place. Over time, advocates recognized that these standards, while important, covered only a small share of the overall housing market and did not fully address the growing gap between the need for accessible homes and the limited inventory available to low‑ and moderate‑income residents with disabilities. In response, disABILITYsa has been working in partnership with SALSA (the collective impact initiative at the San Antonio Area Foundation), the San Antonio Housing Trust (SAHT), and the City’s Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing Subcommittee to modernize and extend these principles, aligning local housing policy, incentives, and design expectations with contemporary universal design best practices.
Through this collaboration, community members with lived disability experience have helped shape SAHT’s new Multi‑Family Universal Design Standards—now in effect for all new SAHT‑partnered multifamily developments—which require more inclusive site plans, fully accessible units beyond minimum code, and design choices that prioritize usability for residents of all ages and abilities. Together, these ordinance updates, trust‑level standards, and policy recommendations emerging from the Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing Subcommittee are aimed at increasing both the inventory and quality of affordable, accessible housing in San Antonio so that accessibility becomes the norm in future construction rather than an after‑the‑fact modification.
Through this collaboration, community members with lived disability experience have helped shape SAHT’s new Multi‑Family Universal Design Standards—now in effect for all new SAHT‑partnered multifamily developments—which require more inclusive site plans, fully accessible units beyond minimum code, and design choices that prioritize usability for residents of all ages and abilities. Together, these ordinance updates, trust‑level standards, and policy recommendations emerging from the Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing Subcommittee are aimed at increasing both the inventory and quality of affordable, accessible housing in San Antonio so that accessibility becomes the norm in future construction rather than an after‑the‑fact modification.
