INCLUSION PROGRAMMING
disABILITYsa provides San Antonio community events & festivals with resources to help include and engage people with disabilities in community celebrations.
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, sensory room, etc.), adaptive art stations, ASL interpreters, audio descriptions, low to no cost access or entry, and more.
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, sensory room, etc.), adaptive art stations, ASL interpreters, audio descriptions, low to no cost access or entry, and more.
2025 Fall Events:
October 25, 2025
Bootanica at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens - 9am-1pm
disABILITYsa will be at the Botanical Gardens with our Sensory Room, Universal Changing Space, Activities, and more! Free admission for families who sign up with disABILITYsa.
More info & to register, click here.
November 2, 2025
Family Day at the McNay Art Museum - 1pm-4pm
Join disABILITYsa at the McNay for Family Day! We will be on location with our Sensory Room, Mobile Changing Unit, and more!
More information can be found here.
November 8, 2025
Celebrate Community at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens - 9am-1pm
disABILITYsa will be a part of the Celebrate Community at the Botanical Gardens and you're invited to join us!
Find out more and register here.
November 8, 2025
Dream Night at the San Antonio Zoo - 6pm-9pm
This special, invitation-only event is designed to celebrate children and young adults with diverse health needs and their families with a VIP experience at San Antonio Zoo. Guests of disABILITYsa can expect Free Access to Zoo Grounds, Free Food, Free Educational Activities, Free Live Music & Entertainment, and so much more!
Capacity has been reached and registration is now closed.
November 16, 2025
Alamo City Arts Concert: Homage - 4pm
Alamo City Arts is generously sharing free tickets with the disABILITYsa community to their upcoming Symphony Viva concert, Homage. Homage presents three beautiful works dedicated to the artistry and influence of other composers, styles, and friends.
For more information & to reserve tickets, click here.
December 3, 2025
Illuminate San Antonio at the Botanical Gardens - 5:30pm-7pm
disABILITYsa will be at the Botanical Gardens for a sensory friendly experience during Illuminate. The evening will include our universal changing station, sensory room, and quiet trails. Sensory Kits will be available for check-out. The first 100 guests to register with disABILITYsa receive complimentary admission. Event map here.
Capacity has been reached and registration is now closed.
December 12-14, 2025
The Nutcracker by the Children's Ballet of San Antonio
Through the generosity of the Children's Ballet of San Antonio, disABILITYsa is able to offer our families the opportunity to attend this amazing performance for free! This year's performance features the talents of several young performers with disabilities.
Find out more and reserve tickets here.
Bootanica at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens - 9am-1pm
disABILITYsa will be at the Botanical Gardens with our Sensory Room, Universal Changing Space, Activities, and more! Free admission for families who sign up with disABILITYsa.
More info & to register, click here.
November 2, 2025
Family Day at the McNay Art Museum - 1pm-4pm
Join disABILITYsa at the McNay for Family Day! We will be on location with our Sensory Room, Mobile Changing Unit, and more!
More information can be found here.
November 8, 2025
Celebrate Community at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens - 9am-1pm
disABILITYsa will be a part of the Celebrate Community at the Botanical Gardens and you're invited to join us!
Find out more and register here.
November 8, 2025
Dream Night at the San Antonio Zoo - 6pm-9pm
This special, invitation-only event is designed to celebrate children and young adults with diverse health needs and their families with a VIP experience at San Antonio Zoo. Guests of disABILITYsa can expect Free Access to Zoo Grounds, Free Food, Free Educational Activities, Free Live Music & Entertainment, and so much more!
Capacity has been reached and registration is now closed.
November 16, 2025
Alamo City Arts Concert: Homage - 4pm
Alamo City Arts is generously sharing free tickets with the disABILITYsa community to their upcoming Symphony Viva concert, Homage. Homage presents three beautiful works dedicated to the artistry and influence of other composers, styles, and friends.
For more information & to reserve tickets, click here.
December 3, 2025
Illuminate San Antonio at the Botanical Gardens - 5:30pm-7pm
disABILITYsa will be at the Botanical Gardens for a sensory friendly experience during Illuminate. The evening will include our universal changing station, sensory room, and quiet trails. Sensory Kits will be available for check-out. The first 100 guests to register with disABILITYsa receive complimentary admission. Event map here.
Capacity has been reached and registration is now closed.
December 12-14, 2025
The Nutcracker by the Children's Ballet of San Antonio
Through the generosity of the Children's Ballet of San Antonio, disABILITYsa is able to offer our families the opportunity to attend this amazing performance for free! This year's performance features the talents of several young performers with disabilities.
Find out more and reserve tickets here.
Previous Events:
2024 Holiday Fun Give Away
Participants in disABILITYsa's Inclusion Programming may choose up to 2 toys and 4 tickets to the "Illuminate Exhibit" at the San Antonio Botanical Garden (closes Jan 12th). Toys and Tickets may be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
Selecting more than 2 toys will disqualify your request and you'll be asked to submit the form again. Multiple requests from the same family will also disqualify your request.
Please be advised, certain toys may require batteries. Batteries are not included.
All toys and tickets must be picked up in person between 9am and 5pm from the disABILTIYsa Office location at 2515 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, Tx 78212. disAILITYsa Offices will be closed on January 1st.
Selecting more than 2 toys will disqualify your request and you'll be asked to submit the form again. Multiple requests from the same family will also disqualify your request.
Please be advised, certain toys may require batteries. Batteries are not included.
All toys and tickets must be picked up in person between 9am and 5pm from the disABILTIYsa Office location at 2515 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, Tx 78212. disAILITYsa Offices will be closed on January 1st.
2024 Dream Night at the San Antonio Zoo
Join disABILITYsa for the annual Dream Night at the San Antonio Zoo on Saturday, November 9,2024 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Dream Night is an annual event hosted by San Antonio Zoo, dedicated to celebrating children with diverse health needs and their families.
As a guest you can expect:
● Free Access to Zoo Grounds
● An Inclusive Experience
● Free Food
● Free Educational Activities
● Free Live Music & Entertainment
● & so much more!
Inclusive experience options include: ASL Interpreters on location, ASL Interpreted/ Descriptive audio options for zoo animal exhibits, Universal Changing spaces, Sensory Management options via sensory kits and sensory escape room, and tactile material experience for select animals.
disABILITYsa has 100 slots for this program. Families are limited to a maximum of 5 admissions.
REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4,2024 AT 8:00 AM.
Dream Night is an annual event hosted by San Antonio Zoo, dedicated to celebrating children with diverse health needs and their families.
As a guest you can expect:
● Free Access to Zoo Grounds
● An Inclusive Experience
● Free Food
● Free Educational Activities
● Free Live Music & Entertainment
● & so much more!
Inclusive experience options include: ASL Interpreters on location, ASL Interpreted/ Descriptive audio options for zoo animal exhibits, Universal Changing spaces, Sensory Management options via sensory kits and sensory escape room, and tactile material experience for select animals.
disABILITYsa has 100 slots for this program. Families are limited to a maximum of 5 admissions.
REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4,2024 AT 8:00 AM.
2024 Family Saturday at The Contemporary at Blue Star
Explore the Contemporary’s exhibitions with free hands-on activities on Saturday, August 12, 2024 from 1 pm to 4 pm at The Contemporary at the Blue Star (116 Blue Star, San Antonio TX, 78204).
Families and kids of all ages are invited to attend the Contemporary’s Family Saturday event featuring "Actions for the Earth: Art, Care & Ecology" on exhibit through Sunday, Sep 3, 2023. This event focuses on our current exhibitions and brings together local artists and community organizations to offer creative activities. Works on view become the inspiration for art making and kids learn how to look at and understand contemporary art better through fun activities.
disABILITYsa will be on location with our Portable Changing Place, Sensory Safe Space, Digital and ASL exhibit descriptions and activity instructions, and more! Come out with disABILITYsa for this event, free and open to the public. Visitors enjoy complimentary food and refreshments.
Families and kids of all ages are invited to attend the Contemporary’s Family Saturday event featuring "Actions for the Earth: Art, Care & Ecology" on exhibit through Sunday, Sep 3, 2023. This event focuses on our current exhibitions and brings together local artists and community organizations to offer creative activities. Works on view become the inspiration for art making and kids learn how to look at and understand contemporary art better through fun activities.
disABILITYsa will be on location with our Portable Changing Place, Sensory Safe Space, Digital and ASL exhibit descriptions and activity instructions, and more! Come out with disABILITYsa for this event, free and open to the public. Visitors enjoy complimentary food and refreshments.
Inclusion Saturday at The Botanical Gardens
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We had so much fun at the Botanical Garden with you! We brought out our Inclusion Units, QR codes with audio descriptions, ASL interpreters and adaptive crafting supplies for an inclusive day at the Garden.
Stayed tuned for upcoming Inclusion Days at other community locations... there may be some furry friends at our next Inclusion Day! |
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