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.
Inclusion Units
PORTABLE CHANGING ROOM [EST. 2013]
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.
THE PORTABLE SENSORY ROOM [EST 2019]
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 [EST. 2020]
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.
MOBILE CHANGING UNIT [EST. 2023]
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.
SENSORY KIT CHECK-OUT STATION [COMING IN 2025]
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 2025]
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.
THE PORTABLE SENSORY ROOM [EST 2019]
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 [EST. 2020]
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.
MOBILE CHANGING UNIT [EST. 2023]
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.
SENSORY KIT CHECK-OUT STATION [COMING IN 2025]
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 2025]
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.
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.
- Special Events
- Volunteer Engagement
- Healthcare Environments
- and more!
