The 2019 Annual AccessAbility Fest
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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 13th Annual AccessAbility fest will kick-off after the Inaugural abilitySTRONG Parade along the streets of downtown San Antonio and features over 170 activities 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 live entertainment, activities for the whole family to enjoy, demonstrations, and food purchase options.
The 13th Annual AccessAbility fest will kick-off after the Inaugural abilitySTRONG Parade along the streets of downtown San Antonio and features over 170 activities 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 live entertainment, activities for the whole family to enjoy, demonstrations, and food purchase options.
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 26th, 2019.
Wear your costumes & enjoy family friendly activities and fun at Market Square on Saturday, October 26th, 2019.
Event Date:
Saturday, October 26th, 2019
9:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Market Square
514 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Milam Park
500 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Saturday, October 26th, 2019
9:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Market Square
514 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Milam Park
500 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.
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.
2019 AccessAbility fest FEATURES
11:30 AM - San Saba Street Stage
SUNNY SAUCEDA - Two-time GRAMMY Award Winning Tejano Performer
SUNNY SAUCEDA - Two-time GRAMMY Award Winning Tejano Performer
Sauceda’s career started as a childhood star in San Antonio, recording his first vinyl 45 as a young boy at the age of 5 with conjunto pioneer Joey Canelo Lopez. During a lifetime spent with music; first with his family then with successful groups and now as a solo artist, Sauceda’s songwriting, recordings and performances have been enjoyed by fans around the world. As the front man for Grupo Vida, and as the creator of the Eddie Gonzales sound his stage presence has influenced decades of up and coming performers across the globe. Sunny is the recipient of 7 GRAMMY nods, 3 GRAMMY wins, 22 Tejano Music Awards, Pura Vida Award recipient, 2017 Tejano Roots Hall of Famer amongst several honors.
Sunny Sauceda is the considered the most energetic accordionist on the planet, with a sultry voice and a dynamic show that is cross-generational.
Sunny Sauceda is the considered the most energetic accordionist on the planet, with a sultry voice and a dynamic show that is cross-generational.
IMPERFECT PRODUCE SUBSCRIPTIONS
October is a time for unparalleled growth and new beginnings. Speaking of growth, did you know 20 billion pounds of produce grown on farms goes to waste each year, often due to small aesthetic imperfections?
October is a time for unparalleled growth and new beginnings. Speaking of growth, did you know 20 billion pounds of produce grown on farms goes to waste each year, often due to small aesthetic imperfections?
Our friends at Imperfect Foods are looking to reduce this massive-scale waste, support our hard working farmers, and build a more sustainable food system for everyone. They deliver organic and conventional ugly aesthetically challenged produce and ethically sourced groceries to your door in fully customizable boxes for 30% cheaper than the grocery store!
Better yet, Imperfect donates $10 to disABILITYsa if you sign up with the code ACCESS10 applied at checkout. This zero commitment service that can be skipped at any time, so it's flexible for your fabulous vacations as well!
To redeem:
1. VISIT https://www.imperfectfoods.com/join and CREATE your personal account on the site and select your box preferences for type, size, and delivery frequency. You can customize your delivery time and provide detailed delivery instructions.
2. ENTER your special code at check out and Imperfect will donate $10 in your name. Then, customize your box when you receive your "customization window" email.
3. ENJOY fresh-from-the-farm organic or conventional produce as well as delicious groceries delivered and feel good about impacting the food system!
Better yet, Imperfect donates $10 to disABILITYsa if you sign up with the code ACCESS10 applied at checkout. This zero commitment service that can be skipped at any time, so it's flexible for your fabulous vacations as well!
To redeem:
1. VISIT https://www.imperfectfoods.com/join and CREATE your personal account on the site and select your box preferences for type, size, and delivery frequency. You can customize your delivery time and provide detailed delivery instructions.
2. ENTER your special code at check out and Imperfect will donate $10 in your name. Then, customize your box when you receive your "customization window" email.
3. ENJOY fresh-from-the-farm organic or conventional produce as well as delicious groceries delivered and feel good about impacting the food system!
TREE ADOPTION - 200 TREES NEED HOMES
The City of San Antonio Urban Forestry and Trails Department will be set--up in Milam Park to find homes for 200 trees through their tree adoption program. These free trees can be a variety of flowering, fruit, and shade trees. We LOVE this program and hope you will stop by and visit with them.
The City of San Antonio Urban Forestry and Trails Department will be set--up in Milam Park to find homes for 200 trees through their tree adoption program. These free trees can be a variety of flowering, fruit, and shade trees. We LOVE this program and hope you will stop by and visit with them.
2019 Schedule
7:00am – 8:15am
Exhibitor Check-in Open
9:00am - 10:00am
abilitySTRONG Parade
9:00am – 2:00pm
Resource Event & Festival
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Presentation/Ceremony
Exhibitor Check-in Open
9:00am - 10:00am
abilitySTRONG Parade
9:00am – 2:00pm
Resource Event & Festival
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Presentation/Ceremony
INTERPRETATION SERVICES
American Sign Language interpretation services will be available at AccessAbility fest.
American Sign Language interpretation services will be available at AccessAbility fest.
Join with hundreds of partner organizations and businesses for the 13th Annual AccessAbility Fest, a gateway to resources, opportunities and independence.
What's Happening...
Join disABILITYsa for the
Inaugural abilitySTRONG Parade on Saturday, October 26th @ 9:00am
2019 Partner Organizations
2019 Planning Team
Melanie Cawthon
disABILITYsa
Kameron Chicoine
Exceptional Kids Magazine
Cynthia Hamilton
Autism Treatment Center
Nicholas Holstein
H.U.G. M.E. Ink
Marcia James
JBSA-Lackland EFMP
Jerri Ann Harris
VIA Metropolitan Transit
Shelly Scranton
Circle of Care
Kay Simpson
FashionAbility
John & Marilyn Weber
Deaf Interpreter Services
Zach Adair
Texas Kids Home Therapy and Nursing
Erayna Branche
Adaptive Health Services
Alfred Chavira
Any Baby Can
Shirlee Crandall
SA Lighthouse for the Blind
Victoria Espinoza
Community Volunteer
Katherine Franklin
La Fe Consulting
Adrienne Gaither
Autism Community Network
Toni & Kierste Garcia
Wells Fargo
Marissa Garcia
Mavagi
Esther Rodriguez
Angels in our Home
Mark & Kathryn Tovar
Real Counseling Inc.
Lisa Welsh
Wells Fargo
Katherine Kelley
Goodwill San Antonio
April Love
Community Volunteer
Raeme Bosquez-Greer
Raeme's Transitional Svcs
Melanie Cawthon
disABILITYsa
Kameron Chicoine
Exceptional Kids Magazine
Cynthia Hamilton
Autism Treatment Center
Nicholas Holstein
H.U.G. M.E. Ink
Marcia James
JBSA-Lackland EFMP
Jerri Ann Harris
VIA Metropolitan Transit
Shelly Scranton
Circle of Care
Kay Simpson
FashionAbility
John & Marilyn Weber
Deaf Interpreter Services
Zach Adair
Texas Kids Home Therapy and Nursing
Erayna Branche
Adaptive Health Services
Alfred Chavira
Any Baby Can
Shirlee Crandall
SA Lighthouse for the Blind
Victoria Espinoza
Community Volunteer
Katherine Franklin
La Fe Consulting
Adrienne Gaither
Autism Community Network
Toni & Kierste Garcia
Wells Fargo
Marissa Garcia
Mavagi
Esther Rodriguez
Angels in our Home
Mark & Kathryn Tovar
Real Counseling Inc.
Lisa Welsh
Wells Fargo
Katherine Kelley
Goodwill San Antonio
April Love
Community Volunteer
Raeme Bosquez-Greer
Raeme's Transitional Svcs
