The 2021 Virtual AccessAbility Fest
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The 15th Annual AccessAbility fest will kick-off virtually, October 2nd at 2:00 PM featuring numerous information sessions, and exhibitors with information, products, programs and services that promote independence and inclusion where individuals with disabilities live, work and play. Advanced registration is required, registration 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 15th Annual AccessAbility fest will kick-off virtually 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, webinars and more. Advanced registration is required to attend. Register to attend by visiting the following link: https://whova.com/portal/registration/acces_202110/
The 15th Annual AccessAbility fest will kick-off virtually 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, webinars and more. Advanced registration is required to attend. Register to attend by visiting the following link: https://whova.com/portal/registration/acces_202110/
The festival is FREE and OPEN virtually 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 02, 2021 (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Location:
In-Person abilitySTRONG Parade @ Hemisfair (downtown San Antonio)
Virtual AccessAbility fest (Online and App Access).
Saturday, October 02, 2021 (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Location:
In-Person abilitySTRONG Parade @ Hemisfair (downtown San Antonio)
Virtual AccessAbility fest (Online and App Access).
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.
2021 Planning Team
Anna Wimberley, disABILITYsa
Kameron Chicoine, Exceptional Kids Magazine
John & Marilyn Weber, Deaf Interpreter Services
Traci Lewand, Hemisfair
Anna Wimberley, disABILITYsa
Kameron Chicoine, Exceptional Kids Magazine
John & Marilyn Weber, Deaf Interpreter Services
Traci Lewand, Hemisfair
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.
2021 Speakers
2021 Schedule
Saturday, October 2nd, 2021
9:00AM - 10:00AM
In-Person abilitySTRONG Parade
9:30AM - 12:00PM
In-Person Celebration at Hemisfair
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunny Sauceda, two-time GRAMMY-winning Tejano Music Artist
2:00 PM - 6:00 (Virtual)
Exhibitor Fair
Discussion Boards
Activities
Information Sessions
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Understanding & Responding to Dementia- Related Behavior
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Texas Technology Access Program: Connecting for a Higher Quality of Life
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
City of San Antonio Sustainability: SA Climate Ready
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Advocacy 101
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Get a Job!
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Life Skills: Hands on Training
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Texas ABLE Project
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Endeavors Unlimited: Employment Services
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Keeping Older Adults Active & Engaged
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Aligned as Designed
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
ABA Basics
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Brighton Center: Special Education Resources
9:00AM - 10:00AM
In-Person abilitySTRONG Parade
9:30AM - 12:00PM
In-Person Celebration at Hemisfair
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunny Sauceda, two-time GRAMMY-winning Tejano Music Artist
2:00 PM - 6:00 (Virtual)
Exhibitor Fair
Discussion Boards
Activities
Information Sessions
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Understanding & Responding to Dementia- Related Behavior
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Texas Technology Access Program: Connecting for a Higher Quality of Life
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
City of San Antonio Sustainability: SA Climate Ready
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Advocacy 101
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Get a Job!
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Life Skills: Hands on Training
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Texas ABLE Project
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Endeavors Unlimited: Employment Services
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Keeping Older Adults Active & Engaged
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Aligned as Designed
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
ABA Basics
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Brighton Center: Special Education Resources
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