The 2024 AccessAbility Fest
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Join disABILITYsa on Saturday, October 5th at 9:00 AM and explore over 100 opportunities to engage with exhibitors, live music, performances, activities, demonstrations, information, products, programs and services that promote independence and inclusion where people with disabilities live, learn, work and play.
Registration is encouraged | Participation is FREE!
Registration is encouraged | Participation is FREE!
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disABILITYsa supports the disability community with the following resources to make the AccessAbility fest a more meaningful and inclusive experience for everyone:
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and sponsored by...
Inclusion Sponsors
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Ability Sponsors
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THANK YOU TO OUR Underwriters
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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 18th Annual AccessAbility fest will kick-off with the abilitySTRONG Parade and lead to Milam Park, 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, and more. Advanced registration is required to attend.
The 18th Annual AccessAbility fest will kick-off with the abilitySTRONG Parade and lead to Milam Park, 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, and more. Advanced registration is required to attend.
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!
Event Date:
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 (9:00am - 2:00pm)
Location:
Milam Park
500 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 (9:00am - 2:00pm)
Location:
Milam Park
500 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Entry Fees:
None. This event is FREE and Open to the Public.
Prior registration recommended but not required.
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.
Prior registration recommended but not required.
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.
DEAF INTERPRETER SERVICES
American Sign Language interpretation services will be available at AccessAbility fest.
Made possible by Deaf Interpreter Services, Inc.
American Sign Language interpretation services will be available at AccessAbility fest.
Made possible by Deaf Interpreter Services, Inc.
2024 Schedule
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th, 2024 @ Milam Park
9:00 A.M.
AccessAbility fest at Milam Park!
10:30 A.M.
Event Ceremony
MORE TO COME!!!
Entertainment Headliners:
Sunny Sauceda, three-time GRAMMY-winning Tejano Music Artist
9:00 A.M.
AccessAbility fest at Milam Park!
10:30 A.M.
Event Ceremony
MORE TO COME!!!
Entertainment Headliners:
Sunny Sauceda, three-time GRAMMY-winning Tejano Music Artist
PLANNING TEAM
Melanie Cawthon
Executive Director, disABILITYsa
Matthew Lugo
Program Director: Engage, disABILITYsa
Janice Perez
Com & Outreach Director, disABILITYsa
Christy Munson
Administrative Support, disABILITYsa
Lori Day
Program Director: Advance, disABILITYsa
Angela Pflipsen
Navigations Specialist, disABILITYsa
Kameron Chicoine
Exceptional Kids Magazine
Marcia James
Exceptional Member Family Program
Mari Sandoval
Parade Support
Linda Scott
Parade Support
Melanie Cawthon
Executive Director, disABILITYsa
Matthew Lugo
Program Director: Engage, disABILITYsa
Janice Perez
Com & Outreach Director, disABILITYsa
Christy Munson
Administrative Support, disABILITYsa
Lori Day
Program Director: Advance, disABILITYsa
Angela Pflipsen
Navigations Specialist, disABILITYsa
Kameron Chicoine
Exceptional Kids Magazine
Marcia James
Exceptional Member Family Program
Mari Sandoval
Parade Support
Linda Scott
Parade Support
PROGRAM PARTNERS
Community Independence Solutions, PLLC
Devoted Health
Goodblend Medical Marijuana
Safe Showers
Entrusted Pediatric Home Care
ProjectMEND
Wellcare
MEDIA PARTNERS
KABB Fox News
Texas Public Radio
Community Independence Solutions, PLLC
Devoted Health
Goodblend Medical Marijuana
Safe Showers
Entrusted Pediatric Home Care
ProjectMEND
Wellcare
MEDIA PARTNERS
KABB Fox News
Texas Public Radio
Volunteers:
We would like to extend a very special thanks to every single one of our volunteers. From the ones who helped us prepare in the days leading up to the event to the many that are here today. Thank you!
