2018 Partner Organizations

Project MEND
2018 Planning Team

Melanie Cawthon
disABILITYsa
 
Kameron Chicoine
Exceptional Kids Magazine
 
Lauren Conn
Autism Uncovered
 
Michelle Elble
Camp CAMP
 
Rebecca Gray
National MS Society
 
Cynthia Hamilton
Autism Treatment Center
 
Mark Henson
Community Volunteer
 
Nicholas Holstein
H.U.G. M.E. Ink
 
Marcia James
JBSA-Lackland EFMP
 
Jerri Ann Jones
VIA Metropolitan Transit
 
Lisa Keolasy
Circle of Care
 
Daniel Lizarraga
FaithAbility
 
Laura McWhorter
CARE, LLC
  
Shelly Scranton
Circle of Care
 
Haley Segovia
River Kids Texas
  
Kay Simpson
FashionAbility
  
John Weber
Deaf Interpreter Services
 
Marilyn Weber
Deaf Interpreter Services
 
Joel Williams
UTHSCSA
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 12th Annual AccessAbility fest will kick-off after the Inaugural abilitySTRONG Parade along the streets of downtown San Antonio and features over 140 exhibitors with information, products, programs and services that promote independence and inclusion where individuals with disabilities live, work and play.

This FREE celebration includes live entertainment, activities for the whole family to enjoy, demonstrations, and food purchase options.

2018 Annual AccessAbility Fest is sponsored by...

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!

Wear your costumes & enjoy family friendly activities and fun at Market Square on Saturday, October 20th, 2018.
Join disABILITYsa for the
Inaugural abilitySTRONG Parade on Saturday, October 20th @ 9:00am
2018 Schedule
7:00am – 8:15am
Exhibitor Registration Open
9:00am - 10:00am
abilitySTRONG Parade
10:00am –  2:00pm
Resource Event & Festival
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Presentation/Ceremony
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Costume Contest
Join with hundreds of partner organizations and businesses for the 12th Annual AccessAbility Fest, a gateway to resources, opportunities and independence.
Event Date:
        Saturday, October 20th, 2018
        10:00am - 2:00pm

Location:
        Market Square
​         514 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207
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. 

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