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2018 Resource & Information Exhibitors
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Last Updated: 10/13/2018
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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
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United Health Care
14670 Hillside Ridge San Antonio, TX 78233 210-505-7990 Providing additional benefits and care for beneficiaries with Medicare & Medicaid Links Website |
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Community Education & Public Awareness
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Texas Foster Care
5825 Callaghan Road Suite 206 San Antonio, Texas 78228 210-332-9171 Fostering children with special needs. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind
2305 Roosevelt Ave San Antonio, Texas 78210 210-533-5195 The Senior's Program at the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind offers Independent Living Skills Training, Adaptive Aids, Orientation and Mobility Training, Caounseling, Low Vision Examinations and Low Vision Devices to individulas age 50 and over. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
Sickle Cell Association of Texas
314 East Highland Blvd, Suite 411 Austin,TX 78752 512-458-9767 We provide support services to sickle cell disease survivors and their families. We also provide health education to the public. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
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Unicorn Centers
4630 Hamilton Wolfe Rd San Antonio, TX 78229 210-448-2228 Unicorn Centers is a job placement agency that provides vocational and life skill activities to adults with developmental disabilities Links Website | |
CONNECT + ABILITY
5101 Medical Dr. 1st Floor San Antonio, TX 78229 210-672-4097 Connect + Ability believes that people with life altering injuries can reach their fullest potential. Connect + Ability provides support for the families and caregivers. Links Website |
Foundation Fighting Blindness
5235 Corteen Place Apartment 305 Valley Village, CA 91607 310-201-3005 The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum Links Website| Facebook |
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Exceptional Kids LLC
210-867-7202 Exceptional Kids magazine is a resource for the special needs community. Information available for all ages. Links Website |
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Education
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Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children
603 E. Hildebrand Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212 210-824-0579 Sunshine Cottage is a nonprofit school teaching children with hearing loss to listen and talk. We serve families with newborn babies up to the fifth grade with hearing loss. Links Website l Facebook l Twitter |
The DoSeum
2800 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 210-572-0639 Your child's curiosity knows no bounds and there are no limits to what they can do. The DoSeum's Beyond Limits is our revitalized program created to meet the needs of all of San Antonio's children, no matter how big or how small those needs may be. Links Website l Facebook l Twitter |
Petal Academy
14235 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78216 210-415-9626 Petal Academy is a bridge program providing kindergarten readiness skills for 4 to 6 year olds with developmental disabilities to prepare them for transition into a typical kindergarten setting. Links Website l Facebook |
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Starfish Social Club
11230 West Ave #2209 San Antonio, TX 78213 210-303-4433 Starfish Social Club provides small group social skills instruction to kids and adults with social learning challenges. Links Website l Facebook |
Dreams Fulfilled Through Music
P.O. Box 40548 San Antonio, TX 78229 210-771-5809 DFTM provides Adaptive Music Education and performance opportunities for students with all types of challenges in an inclusive environment. Links Website | Facebook |
City of San Antonio Head Start
210-206-5500 We Provide a school readiness program to low income families that reside in the inner city of San Antonio Link Website | Facebook | Twitter: @HeadStartSA |
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Employment
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PCSI
512-201-1150 PCSI provides employment for people with disabilities Links Website | Twitter : @PCSI1 |
Goodwill San Antonio
406 W. Commerce St. San Antonio, TX 78207 210-924-8581 Goodwill San Antonio provides career and employment services, education and training programs coupled with robust case management to empower individuals who face challenges to gain employment. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter: @goodwillsa |
Magavi Enterprises Inc.
5726 W Hausman Rd Ste 115B San Antonio TX 78249 210-682-0001 Magavi Enterprises helps adults with disabilities with training and job opportunities Link Website| Facebook |
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Financial Planning
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USAA
9800 Fredericksburg Rd San Antonio, TX 78288 210-913-8165 Insurance. Banking. Investments. Retirement. Links Website l Facebook l Twitter |
New York Life
611 Poco Pass San Antonio , TX 78260 210-523-3643 Special Needs planning for children and adult special needs planning. Links Website | Facebook |
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Faith & Spirituality
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University Methodist Church
5084 DeZavala Road San Antonio, TX 78249 210-696-1033 Special Needs Worship (all ages & abilities) day hab, bingo, sensory room Links Website |
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Health & Safety
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Any Baby Can
217 Howard St. San Antonio,TX 78212 210-858-2885 Any Baby Can services are provided at no cost – regardless of income – to families who have a child birth through 17 years of age with a chronic illness, disability, developmental delay or health risk. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
Autism Community Network
4242 Woodcock Dr #101 San Antonio TX 78228 210-435-1000 ACN provides medical diagnostic services, family empowerment and education, professional development, awareness, outreach, therapy and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) to children and families with autism. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
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Legal & Legislative
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Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach
210-528-0740 Special Education advocacy, animal play therapy, outreach Links Website |
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Military & Veteran Services
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STRONG STAR Research Consortium
903 Proton Rd San Antonio, TX 78258 832-358-2655 STRONG STAR Research Consortium is a multidisciplinary and multi-institutional research organization that develops and evaluates the most effective treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related conditions in active-duty military per Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
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Products:DME
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SAILS
1028 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78210 210-281-1878 SAILS will display information regarding DME Links Website | Facebook |
Apple Homecare Medical Supply
500 Industrial Dr, Suite 100 Richardson, TX 75081 972-699-9511 / 469-506-4115 Apple HMS provides a wide range of home medical equipment and disposable supplies. We offer exceptional customer service and quality products, and strive to improve the lives of our patients by ensuring they receive compassionate care Links Website | Facebook |
101 Mobility of San Antonio
4815 Quarry Run, Suite 103 San Antonio, TX 78249 210-314-6451 101 Mobility provides mobility and accessibility products for the aging and disabled in San Antonio. Links Website | Facebook |
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Residential Options
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Providence Place
6487 Whitby Rd, San Antonio,TX 78240 210-696-2410 We have a group home for young adults teaching work and independence and an apartment living program for young adults to practice apartment living. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
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Support Services
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disABILITYsa
P.O. Box 28243 San Antonio, Texas 78228 210-704-7262 Educates, advances, and engages individuals with disabilities by sharing information, creating opportunities, and strengthening the organizations that serve them. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
Canine Companions for Independence
2965 Dutton Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95407 214-259-4670 Canine Companions for Independence® is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
Children's Association for Maximum Potential
2525 Ladd Street Bldg 3850 Lackland AFB, TX 78236 210-671-5411 CAMP's mission is to strengthen and inspire individuals with special needs and those who care for them through Recreation, Respite, and Education. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
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AACOG IDDS
8700 Tesoro Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78217 210-832-5056 We have programs and services for individuals with IDD diagnosis and related conditions. Exampled Services: community supports, day habilitation, respite, behavior supports, specialized therapies , service coordination, employment assistance.... Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
TX Dept. of State Health Services
7430 Louis Pasteur Dr San Antonio, Texas 78229 210-949-2115 Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women and Children with Special Healthcare Needs Program Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
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Arc of San Antonio
210-490-4300 Adult Day habilitation services, case management/support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Links Website | Facebook |
The Center for Health Care Services
6800 Park Ten Blvd.Suite 200-S San Antonio, TX 78213 210-261-1000 The Center for Health Care Services improves the lives of people with mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges. Link Website |
Disability Rights Texas
2222 W. Braker Lane Austin, TX 78758 210-424-9650 DRTx is a protection and advocacy organization advocating for the legal rights of persons with disabilities. Link Website | Facebook | Twitter |
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Texas Parent to Parent
866-896-6001 TxP2P provides information and support to families that have children with disabilities or chronic illness. Links Website | |
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
1201 Brazos Street Austin, Texas 78701 512-936-2774 The Talking Book Program provides free digital, audio, braille, and large print books and magazines to Texans who cannot read standard print due to a qualifying disability. Links Website | Facebook |
Low Vision Resource Center
210-829-4223 Low Vision Resources and Owl Radio Reading Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Link Website | Facebook |
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Alamo Service Connection
210-362-2319 Alamo Service Connection is an information, referral, and assistance system for seniors, people with disabilities, and their families Links Website |
Autism Society of Texas
300 E. Highland Mall Blvd. Austin, TX 78752 512-479-4199 Autism Society of Texas provides support, education and advocacy for individuals with autism and their families. Links Website |
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Recreation- Socialization
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Fiesta Especial by disABILITYsa
P.O. Box 28243 San Antonio, Texas 78228 210-704-7262 Creates inclusive and educational experiences engaging individuals with disabilities in the culture and celebrations of Fiesta® through community instruction and training Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
iFLY San Antonio
15915 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 210- 762-4359 Our All-Abilities program has been custom designed for those with physical and cognitive challenges to create an environment of support and inclusion, while focusing on making what seems impossible, possible. Links Website l Facebook |
Special Olympics Texas
10223 McAllister Fwy #100 San Antonio,TX 78216 210-530-9898 Sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
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Elite Edge Training
515-779-1386 Martial Arts & Self-Defense for Special Needs and Families Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
Jamie's Ranch for Special Kids
2700 CR 419 McCoy, TX 78113 830-570-6163 Day recreation in a ranch setting for special needs kids of all ages, toddler through adult. This is free for all special needs kids, their families, caregivers, teachers ,etc. Links Website |
Evas's Heroes
13526 George Rd. STE 110 San Antonio, TX 78230 210-694-9090 Eva's Heroes is a Non Profit working to enrich the lives of individuals with special needs through fun. Link Website | Facebook |
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Center Stage Possabilities
6734 Lendell St. San Antonio, TX 78249 210-296-1221 Center Stage possABILITIES exists to teach Judeo Christian values to the group of people with disabilities by creating a community of fellowship and learning through theater. Links Website |
The Door In The Wall, Inc
767 Lookout Dr Lakehills, TX 78063 210-254-2310 DITW Texas provides free accessible events that include Fishing Tournaments in Port Aransas Links Website| Facebook |
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Transportation
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Via Metropolitan Transit
800 W Myrtle, P O Box 12489 San Antonio, TX 78212 210-362-2000 Transportation Links Website l Facebook l Twitter |
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Therapy & Rehabilitation
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Empower Behavioral Health
9359 IH 37 Suite C Corpus Christi, TX 78409 210-413-2593 EBH provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the San Antonio area for children with autism. We work with all private insurance and Tricare. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
Behavioral Innovations
3808 Anatole Ct Plano,TX 75075 469-422-8187 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
Epic Health Services
4502 Centerview Dr #150, San Antonio, Texas 78228 210-377-3742 We provide private duty nursing, therapy in home and clinic, and DME Links Website | Facebook |
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Blossom Center for Children
14235 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78216 210-415-9626 Blossom Center for Children treats young children with autism. Links Websites | Facebook |
The Shape of Behavior
12941 North Freeway Ste 750 Houston,TX 77060 832-358-2655 Our full-time 40-hour per week center-based program is an intensive individualized program addresses the areas of language and communication, social skills and executive functioning, academics, self-help and behavior. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
Autism Treatment Center
10503 Metric Dr. Dallas TX 74243 210-590-2107 TEA-Accredited school; ABA, Speech, & Occupational Therapy, Residential Services, Adult Day Services Links Website | Facebook | Twitter |
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Little Engine Homecare, Inc
210-692-0222 Little Engine Homecare, Inc. is your complete Pediatric Home Health Provider. Links Website | Facebook |
TEAMability Learning Center
1711 N. Trinity San Antonio, TX 78201 210 733-9050 TEAMability Learning Center’s team of educators, therapists & technicians provide programs and services for children with severe multiple disabilities and their families. Link Website | Facebook |
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General Services
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Wave Healthcare
4204 Gardendale #104 San Antonio, TX 78229 210-593-9283 An exclusively pediatric respiratory Durable Medical Equipment company whose primary focus is to improve health care for children. Links Websites | Facebook |
Ainsley’s Angels of America
16515 Canyon Cross San Antonio, TX 78232 210-218-2092 Educate, Advocate, Execute and Celebrate inclusion for individuals with special needs Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
ProjectMEND
5727 W. IH 10 San Antonio, TX 78201 210-223-6363 Project MEND is a nonprofit organization that offers medical equipment and assistive technology to individuals who cannot afford the items they need or are faced with gaps in their insurance coverage. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
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Scleroderma Foundation-Texas Bluebonnet Chapter
110 Cypress Station Dr. Suite 117 Houston, TX 77090 281-706-6232 The Scleroderma Foundation is a qualified national nonprofit operating under 501(c)(3) status. Has a nationwide network of 20 active chapters and more than 160 support groups Staff a toll-free helpline providing information and referrals to callers Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
The Magik Theatre
420 S ALAMO ST San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-2751 The Magik Theatre offers sensory-friendly performances for patrons on the autism spectrum or with other cognitive disabilities. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter |
Kinetic Kids
P.O. Box 690993 San Antonio, TX 78269 210-748-5860 Sports and Recreation for Children of all dis(Abilities) led by Physical/Occupational Therapist. Links Websites | Facebook |
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AQTS Pedriatric Home Health
3000 c street Anchorage, AK 99503 210-844-6779 AQTS Pedriatic Home Health Provides Pediatric Private Duty Nursing for Patients in San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Laredo. Links Website |
City of San Antonio, Disability Access Office
210-207-7245 City of San Antonio, Disability Access Office Ensure all services, programs and facilities of the City of San Antonio are accessible to all citizens. Links Website |
Adaptive Health Services, LLC
8700 Crownhill Blvd. Ste. 300 San Antonio TX 78209 210-824-5530 Adaptive Health Services, LLC provides skilled nursing care from a dedicated staff ready to respond to your family's changing needs. We provide superior nursing care for the comprehensive and complex skills needed for the special needs community. Links Websites | Facebook |
