2016 Resource & Information Exhibitors
AccessAbility Fest 2014, now in its eighth consecutive year, endeavors again to spotlight programs and services provided by organizations supporting individuals who face barriers to accessing resources, opportunities and independence. .
The event provides a means for: 1) sharing information, resources, ideas and support among people striving to overcome barriers derived from a mental health, developmental, sensory or physical diagnosis, their families and their caretakers; 2) highlighting the organizations that provide these services; 3) advancing public attitudes, awareness, respect and consideration of the vast diversity of individuals in our community.
The FREE five hour event will provide resources and information on subjects such as: 1) Benefits Management & Financial Planning, 2) Community Education & Public Awareness, 3) Education, 4) Employment, 5) Legal & Legislative, 6) Health & Safety, 7) Residential Options, 8) Support Services, 9) Recreation-Socialization, 10) Transportation, 11) Therapy & Rehabilitation, 12) Faith & Spirituality and more!
The event provides a means for: 1) sharing information, resources, ideas and support among people striving to overcome barriers derived from a mental health, developmental, sensory or physical diagnosis, their families and their caretakers; 2) highlighting the organizations that provide these services; 3) advancing public attitudes, awareness, respect and consideration of the vast diversity of individuals in our community.
The FREE five hour event will provide resources and information on subjects such as: 1) Benefits Management & Financial Planning, 2) Community Education & Public Awareness, 3) Education, 4) Employment, 5) Legal & Legislative, 6) Health & Safety, 7) Residential Options, 8) Support Services, 9) Recreation-Socialization, 10) Transportation, 11) Therapy & Rehabilitation, 12) Faith & Spirituality and more!
While an exhibitor may appear in two sections below, a * appearing next to a listing denotes the section in which the exhibitor will appear at the event in October.
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Benefits Management & Financial Planning
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AXA Advisors
8000 IH 10 W Ste. 750 San Antonio, Texas 78230 210-348-1380 AXA Advisors offers financial planing for special needs families. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
Aetna Better Health
4918 Fern Lake San Antonio, TX 78244 210-863-1785 Aetna Better Health of Texas, if eligible for Medicaid, they can help. They offer Medicaid (STAR and STAR Kids) programs, CHIP, and CHIP Perinatal programs, for babies before and after birth. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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AACOG-Alamo Service Connection
8700 Tesoro Dr Suite 160 San Antonio, Texas 78217 210-477-3275 AACOG-Alamo Service Connection is an Aging and Disability Resource Center connecting seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities and caregivers to services and resources in Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson counties. Link Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Community Education & Public Awareness
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Therapy 2000
1635 NE Loop 410 Ste 600 San Antonio, Texas 78209 By expanding the knowledge base of the individuals in the city of San Antonio, they will be able to make informed decisions regarding their care. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Sunshine Therapy & Nursing Services
2034 Basse Rd. Ste. 104 San Antonio, Texas 78213 210-461-6952 Sunshine Therapy & Nursing Services offers speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, skilled nursing, private duty nursing. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
21502 Rio Colorado San Antonio, Texas 78259 210 218-7710 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a community empowered by research, education, prevention, advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Talking Book Program
1201 Brazos Street Austin, Texas 78701 512-463-5452 Talking Book Program lends free books & magazines in alternative formats for Texas who cannot read standard print due to blindness, low vision or physical disability. Link Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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South Central AHEC
4201 Medical Dr #126 San Antonio, Texas 78229 210-562-5584 The mission of the South Central AHEC is to improve access to quality health care through facilitation of community-based health professions training programs and initiatives. Link Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
UTSA Diabetes Screening and Education
1 UTSA Circle San Antonio, Texas 78249 210-819-9278 The Roadrunner Diabetes Screening and Education Project is a community-based diabetes screening and education prevention project among undeserved communities in San Antonio. Link Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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HUG ME Ink
Our Mission is to advocate and educate on metal health awareness and bullying prevention through the arts. Link Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
InfoPouch
13310 Wind Ridge Helotes, Texas 78023 210-845-4993 Providing a way to start the conversation about autism. Link Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
disABILITYsa.org "Attendee Information Booth"
Website to share information, resources, ideas and support between people with all types of disabilities Link Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Education
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City of San Antonio Head Start
1227 Brady Blvd San Antonio, Texas 78207 210-206-5512 Provide Head Start services in the Edgewood ISD and San Antonio ISD for children ages 0-5 years of age Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
The Magik Theatre
420 S. Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78205 210-227-2751 Option 3 Magik is committed to doing what works in immersing children in high-quality arts and cultural experiences by expanding our sensory friendly performances to children on the autism spectrum. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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The Academy at Morgan's Wonderland
5235 David Edwards Drive San Antonio, Texas 78211 210-479-3311 Special Needs School Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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101 Advocacy
2141 Encino Cliff San Antonio, TX 78259 210-722-9974 Helping families navigate through the special education process. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Employment
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Professional Contract Services, Inc.
718 West FM 1626 Austin, Texas 78748 866-512-4775 Employing people with disabilities Link Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
West Corporation
11808 Miracle Hills Drive Omaha, NE 68154 402-716-1579 Inbound and outbound sale positions as well and customer service positions. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Job Finders
Job assistance, job readiness training, and job support for people with disabilities. Staffing and recruiting solutions for employers Link Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
Job Adventures
Employment services to help people with disabilities prepare for, find and keep a job Link Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
Providence Place
6487 Whitby Road San Antonio, Texas 78240 210-696-2410 Providence Place is a non-profit and for purpose organization fostering opportunities. They empower adults with disabilities and people on the adoption journey by supporting independence and building bright futures. Link Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Unicorn Centers, Inc
4630 Hamilton Wolfe Road San Antonio, Texas 78229 210-737-3355 Unicorn Centers, Inc. is a job placement agency for adults with intellectual developmental disabilities providing job and life skills training. Link Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Faith & Spirituality
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Summit Christian Center
2575 Marshall Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78259 210-402-0565 Summit Christian Center's vision is to communicate a message of hope and to remove barriers that prevent people from fulfilling their God-given destiny. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
Faith Ability
5426 Plantation Drive San Antonio, Texas 78230 210-354-7635 Faith Ability provides pastoral & spiritual care opportunities for the special needs community. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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San Antonio Northwest Young Life Capernaum
1248 Austin Hwy #106-214 San Antonio, Texas 78209 806-223-8609 Young Life Capernaum is a non-profit Christian ministry devoted to serving the needs of youth with physical and developmental disabilities. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Health & Safety
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Maxim Healthcare Services
7550 IH 10 West Suite 1001 San Antonio, Texas 78229 915-383-4776 Great resource for the San Antonio special needs community- offering the help and resources families need Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
University Children's Health
4502 Medical Drive San Antonio, Texas 78229 210-358-5437 Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
UTSA Diabetes Screening and Education
1 UTSA Circle San Antonio, Texas 78249 210-819-9278 The Roadrunner Diabetes Screening and Education Project is a community-based diabetes screening and education prevention project among undeserved communities in San Antonio. Link Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Maxim Healthcare Services
7550 IH 10 West Suite 1001 San Antonio, Texas 78229 915-383-4776 Great resource for the San Antonio special needs community- offering the help and resources families need Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
Epic Health Services
6800 Park Ten Boulevard Suite 246-E San Antonio, Texas 78213 210-687-3422 Providing children and adults with the highest quality home health care. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Legal & Legislative
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Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center
Offers mediation services at no charge for individuals, organizations and businesses in Bexar County Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
Disability Rights of Texas
Federally designated legal protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities in Texas Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Texas Prosthetic Center, Inc.
4242 Medical Dr #2100 San Antonio, Texas 78229 210-949-0050 Provide education about prosthetic's. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Catalyst Food Truck - SA Food Bank
210-431-8401 The social enterprise of the SA Food Bank, Generating funding through catering services Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Residential Options
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Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc.
6336 Montgomery Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78239 210-656-6674 RMI assists adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their maximum level of independence through educational outreach, vocational and residential services. Links Website l Facebook l Twitter |
R&K Specialized Homes Inc.
1550 NE Loop 410 Ste. 206 San Antonio, Texas 78209 210-805-0802 We are a provider of residential and In-Home Support services to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Related Conditions in the San Antonio Area. Links Website l Facebook l Twitter |
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Mission Road Developmental Center
8706 Mission Rd San Antonio, Texas 78214 210-924-9265 Services *supports to adults and children with IDD. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Support Services
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Alamo Local Authority (ALA)
8700 Tesoro Dr Suite 300 San Antonio, Texas 78217 210-832-5056 ALA provides access to community and supports for individuals of Bexar County with intellectual and developmental disabilities Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
Alzheimer's Association
10223 McAllister Frwy, Ste 100 San Antonio, Texas 78216 210-822-6449 Alzheimer's Association refers to support for care consultation, education, support group, and safety service to better our community. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Brighton Center
14207 Higgins RD. San Antonio, Texas 78217 210-826-4492 Brighton Center provides and array of services to equip children and empower parents. We offer childcare, therapy and parent support. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Down Syndrome Association of South Texas
2800 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, Texas 78230 210-349-4372 Provide services and support to individuals with Down Syndrome and their families and work to further the mission of acceptance and inclusion. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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San Antonio Independent Living Services
1028 S. Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78210 210-281-1878 To Advocate for the rights & empowerment of people with disabilities and to provide needs services in order to increase their self determination and Independence. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
Guardians of the Children Von Ormy
Information, education and prevention of child abuse. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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San Antonio Interpreters
American sign language interpreting services. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Homewatch CareGivers of North San Antonio
1802 NE Loop 410 Suite 206 San Antonio, Texas 78217 210-263-3141 Provides services that give your loved one the same freedom and independence they have now. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Recreation- Socialization
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Transportation
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Therapy & Rehabilitation
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A Plus Pediatric Rehab
5415 Lost Lane San Antonio, Texas 78238 210-236-4333 Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy services. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
Ageless Living Home Health
3463 Magic Dr #350 San Antonio, TX 78229 210-582-5840 Adult Pediatric home health. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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From the Heart Pediatric Therapy
3201 Cherry Ridge Suite 211-A San Antonio, Texas 78230 210-404-9228 From the Heart is a Home Health Agency that provides ST and OT services in San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
Greater Learning, LP
3201 Cherry Ridge C323 San Antonio, Texas 78230 210-349-1415 Speech, language, feeding/swallowing, academic & behavioral interventions Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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KidsCare Therapy
15820 Addison Rd Addison, Texas 75001 866-919-3240 KidsCare Therapy provides high quality pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapy in homes and daycares. We take great pride in providing compassionate and personalized care to help improve the lives of the children and families we serve. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
Kidz Treehouse Pediatric Therapy, LLC
1800 NE LOOP 410, SUITE #416 San Antonio, Texas 78217 210-919-7570 Speech Therapy Services Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Sunshine Therapy & Nursing Services
2034 Basse Rd. Ste. 104 San Antonio, Texas 78214 210-461-6952 Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Private Duty Nursing. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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San Rafael Healthcare, Inc.
17890 Blanco Rd Suite 205 San Antonio, Texas 78232 210-255-1466 Pediatric Home Health services in San Antonio and surrounding area. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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General Services
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Apple HomeCare Medical Supply
12053 Starcrest Dr San Antonio, Texas 78247 210-807-4430 Full service DME, ventilators, enteral, CPAP/BIPAP, all supplies. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
Circle Captions
595 Menlo Drive Rocklin, CA 95765 916-663-6870 Demonstration of a captioned telephone for people with hearing loss. Links Website l Facebook l Twitter |
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Fashion Ability
146 Jeanette Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78216 210-508-9345 Fashion Ability provides stylish clothing for women who have mobility challenges. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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