The 2022 AccessAbility Fest
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The 16th Annual AccessAbility fest will kick-off, October 1st at 9:00 AM featuring numerous exhibitors with music, performances, activities, demonstrations, information, products, programs and services that promote independence and inclusion where individuals with disabilities live, learn, work and play.
Advanced registration is encouraged. Participation is FREE! |
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AccessAbility fest offers a gateway to resources, opportunities and recreation for individuals facing barriers to their maximum level of independence due to a physical, developmental, sensory and/or mental health challenges.
The 16th Annual AccessAbility fest will kick-off featuring numerous activities, information sessions, and exhibitors with information, products, programs and services that promote independence and inclusion where individuals with disabilities live, work and play.
This FREE celebration includes activities for the whole family to enjoy, demonstrations, and more. Advanced registration is required to attend.
The 16th Annual AccessAbility fest will kick-off featuring numerous activities, information sessions, and exhibitors with information, products, programs and services that promote independence and inclusion where individuals with disabilities live, work and play.
This FREE celebration includes activities for the whole family to enjoy, demonstrations, and more. Advanced registration is required to attend.
The festival is FREE and OPEN for the public to attend. This event is for individuals of all abilities, including those with physical, developmental, sensory and/or mental health challenges!
Event Date:
Saturday, October 01, 2022 (9:00am - 2:00pm)
Location:
In-Person abilitySTRONG Parade @ Hemisfair (downtown San Antonio)
Followed by the AccessAbility fest.
Saturday, October 01, 2022 (9:00am - 2:00pm)
Location:
In-Person abilitySTRONG Parade @ Hemisfair (downtown San Antonio)
Followed by the AccessAbility fest.
Entry Fees:
None. This event is FREE and Open to the Public.
Event Topic Areas:
1) Benefits Management / Financial Planning, 2) Community Education & Public Awareness, 3) Education, 4) Employment, 5) Faith & Spirituality 6) Legislative & Legal, 7) Health & Nutrition, 8) Residential Options, 9) Support Services, 10) Recreation-Socialization, 11) Transportation, 12) Therapy & Rehabilitation, 13) Products: DME Other, and several other areas of interest as they are identified.
None. This event is FREE and Open to the Public.
Event Topic Areas:
1) Benefits Management / Financial Planning, 2) Community Education & Public Awareness, 3) Education, 4) Employment, 5) Faith & Spirituality 6) Legislative & Legal, 7) Health & Nutrition, 8) Residential Options, 9) Support Services, 10) Recreation-Socialization, 11) Transportation, 12) Therapy & Rehabilitation, 13) Products: DME Other, and several other areas of interest as they are identified.
Activities you won't want to miss!
Adaptive Climbing Rock Wall
No Limits Tahoe
No Limits Tahoe
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Presented by: Mark Wellman, Adventure Athlete, Paralympian, No Limits Tahoe
The Adaptive Climbing Wall is open to people of all abilities! There is no better person to learn adaptive climbing from than Mark Wellman of No Limits. Mark is a former Paralympian and Park Ranger, and he is the first paraplegic to summit El Capitan and Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. Come climb the wall using Mark's innovative adaptive climbing techniques and adaptive sports gear. Climbing has tremendous benefits—building confidence, developing goal-setting skills, increasing strength and improving flexibility. Come make an unforgettable memory!
The Adaptive Climbing Wall is open to people of all abilities! There is no better person to learn adaptive climbing from than Mark Wellman of No Limits. Mark is a former Paralympian and Park Ranger, and he is the first paraplegic to summit El Capitan and Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. Come climb the wall using Mark's innovative adaptive climbing techniques and adaptive sports gear. Climbing has tremendous benefits—building confidence, developing goal-setting skills, increasing strength and improving flexibility. Come make an unforgettable memory!
Sponsored by: Hemisfair
Presented by: Ainsley's Angels San Antonio
Test drive the Ainsley's Angels athletic ride-along experience! This experience is for anyone who would otherwise not be able to experience endurance events. Ainsley's Angels creates "Angel Teams" by pairing Athlete-riders with runners to compete in endurance events and road races. The Athlete rider is the core of the team and pulls the runner across the finish line with smiles, cheers, and spirit. Visit the Ainsley's Angels booth so you can sign up to experience the thrill! First-person-first-served. A limited number of race experience times are available.
Test drive the Ainsley's Angels athletic ride-along experience! This experience is for anyone who would otherwise not be able to experience endurance events. Ainsley's Angels creates "Angel Teams" by pairing Athlete-riders with runners to compete in endurance events and road races. The Athlete rider is the core of the team and pulls the runner across the finish line with smiles, cheers, and spirit. Visit the Ainsley's Angels booth so you can sign up to experience the thrill! First-person-first-served. A limited number of race experience times are available.
Disability-friendly COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
disABILITYsa's Vax-abilitySTRONG Program
disABILITYsa's Vax-abilitySTRONG Program
Moderna or Pfizer first and second dose vaccines, as well as the First booster for individuals 12+. In addition, the 2nd Booster is available for 50+; and the Pediatric Pfizer dose will be available for children ages 3-11. Household members and caregivers may also be vaccinated at the same time.
Spanish and ASL interpretation, ABA therapists, low vision support volunteers, sensory de-escalation spaces, and other communication supports will be provided.
Clinic will be provided in collaboration with University Health, Lela Pharmacy, and hosted in collaboration with The City of San Antonio and Hemisfair.
Spanish and ASL interpretation, ABA therapists, low vision support volunteers, sensory de-escalation spaces, and other communication supports will be provided.
Clinic will be provided in collaboration with University Health, Lela Pharmacy, and hosted in collaboration with The City of San Antonio and Hemisfair.
2022 Planning Team
Lisa Santoyo, disABILITYsa
Kameron Chicoine, Exceptional Kids Magazine
Issac Shamas, Deaf Interpreter Services
Nicholas Holstein, HUG ME Ink
Antonio Martinez, AACOG
Meet the rest of the team HERE
Lisa Santoyo, disABILITYsa
Kameron Chicoine, Exceptional Kids Magazine
Issac Shamas, Deaf Interpreter Services
Nicholas Holstein, HUG ME Ink
Antonio Martinez, AACOG
Meet the rest of the team HERE
DEAF INTERPRETER SERVICES
American Sign Language interpretation services will be available at AccessAbility fest.
American Sign Language interpretation services will be available at AccessAbility fest.
2022 Schedule
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2022
9:00 A.M.
abilitySTRONG Parade Kicks off!
AccessAbility fest at Hemisfair Begins!
10:30 A.M.
Event Ceremony
10:40 A.M
ASL Glee Squad National Anthem
10:45 A.M
Sunny Sauceda (Main Stage)
12:30 P.M
Air Force Freedom Brass
1:15 P.M.
Costume Contest Announcement
1:15 P.M
Alize Nino on the Main Stage
2:00 P.M.
Event Ends
Entertainment Headliners:
Sunny Sauceda, two-time GRAMMY-winning Tejano Music Artist
9:00 A.M.
abilitySTRONG Parade Kicks off!
AccessAbility fest at Hemisfair Begins!
10:30 A.M.
Event Ceremony
10:40 A.M
ASL Glee Squad National Anthem
10:45 A.M
Sunny Sauceda (Main Stage)
12:30 P.M
Air Force Freedom Brass
1:15 P.M.
Costume Contest Announcement
1:15 P.M
Alize Nino on the Main Stage
2:00 P.M.
Event Ends
Entertainment Headliners:
Sunny Sauceda, two-time GRAMMY-winning Tejano Music Artist
Alize Nino, up and coming Tejano singer
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