Exhibitor Registration is now closed.
AccessAbility Fest 2013, now in its seventh 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 and more!
AccessAbility Fest 2013, now in its seventh 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 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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Wells Fargo
40 NE Loop 410 San Antonio,Texas 78216 (210) 885-6455 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Wells Fargo believes in supporting individuals w/diverse abilities and we would like to share the products & resources we offer with our community. |
AACOG: Bexar Area Agency on Aging/Alamo Service Connection *
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 700 San Antonio, Texas 78217 (210) 362-5200 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Dedicated to building a community that supports older residents and allows them to age in place with dignity, security, and enhanced quality of life. |
Community Education & Public Awareness |
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Autism Community Network *
4242 Woodcock Dr Suite 101 San Antonio, Texas 78228 (210) 435-1000 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Developmental Disabilities ACN maximizes the potential of children with autism in South Texas through autism diagnostics, education, and training for families and professionals. |
Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas *
10615 Perrin Beitel Road, Ste. 602 San Antonio, Texas 78253 (210) 653-5353 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall The Epilepsy Foundation is dedicated to the promotion of independence & quality of life through support, education, advocacy & community awareness. |
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Collaborative Autism Resources & Education, LLC dba CARE, LLC
14419 Cypress Falls Drive Cypress, Texas 77429 (877) 712-2735 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Developmental Disabilities In home and community based ABA programs. Our team is comprised of multidisciplinary individuals committed to bringing you the highest level of service. |
City of San Antonio & Bexar County Head Start Program *
1227 Brady Blvd. San Antonio, Texas 78368 (210) 206-5507 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Serves children with disabilities by providing screenings and ongoing assessments, IEP activities, health services and parent training. |
DARS Division for Blind Services *
4204 Woodcock, Suite 274 San Antonio, Texas 78228 (210) 785-2778 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Sensory Disabilities Services include assisting to secure or maintain employment and live as independently as possible for those who are blind or visually impaired. |
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disABILITYsa.org
6336 Montgomery Drive San Antonio, Texas 78239 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall To share information, resources, ideas and support between people with all types of disabilities; to highlight organizations and businesses that provide these services; and to advance public awareness, respect and consideration for the success of people with disabilities. |
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Prosumers
445 Recoleta San Antonio, Texas 78216 (210) 589-6488 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Prosumers is an empowerment, educational and advocacy organization on mental health awareness and bullying prevention. |
Education
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Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children
603 E. Hildebrand Ave. San Antonio, Texas 78212 (210) 824-0579 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Sensory Disabilities Sunshine Cottage is a nonprofit program where children with hearing loss learn to listen and talk. For tours or hearing evaluations call 210-824-0579 and visit us at www.sunshinecottage.org. |
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Texas Public Radio
8401 Datapoint Drive Suite 800 San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 614-8977 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Providers of non-commercial informational, educational, cultural and entertainment radio in San Antonio. |
Our Lady of the Lake University Center for Science and Math
411 SW 24th Street San Antonio, Texas 78207 (210) 434-6711 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Ongoing professional development and the opportunity to earn a Master's Degree to certified teachers in all districts in San Antonio. |
Employment
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Southwest Center for Higher Independence at Providence Place *
6487 Whitby Road San Antonio, Texas 78250 (210) 696-2410 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Residential or day program for young adults with disabilities to learn to work and be independent. |
Texas Foundation of Hope
14015 San Pedro Ave San Antonio, Texas (210) 265-3351 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Developmental Disabilities We are a work and day program for special needs young adults. Activities include crafts, health and fitness, gardening, and recreational events. |
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West Corporation
11330 IH 10 West San Antonio, Texas 78249 (210) 991-7200 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall We provide professional sales, customer care and account management services in a variety of vertical markets to include, communications, financial, and healthcare industries. |
PCSI *
718 West FM 1626 Austin, Texas 78748 (866) 512-4775 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Creating employment opportunities for people with every type of disability. |
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Job Adventures
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800 San Antonio, Texas 78230 (210) 446-4480 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall We help transition students and young adults with disabilities find meaningful and gainful employment. |
Legal & Legislative
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Roll the Vote
9834 Meadow Branch Converse, TX 78109 210-845-4443 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall A Nonpartisan grassroots organization which empowers people with disabilities to engage in the political process by removing barriers, providing training, and promoting advocacy. |
Health & Safety
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Healthsouth RIOSA
9119 Cinnamon Hill San Antonio. Texas 78240 (210) 558-1114 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Physical Disabilities Healthsouth RIOSA believes in community support and desires to help fulfill this mission for this under served population. |
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. *
4507 Medical Drive San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 692-0234 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall We are a private, faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing medical, dental and health-related human services to low-income families and the uninsured. |
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Girling Hospice Texas by Harden Healthcare
4335 Piedras Drive West, Suite 100 San Antonio, Texas 78228 (210) 615-3691 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall We provide customized hospice care to meet our patients needs and ensure their wishes are honored. We help add quality and dignity to the lives of our patients and their families. |
Methodist Healthcare Ministries MELD *
2143 East Houston St. San Antonio, Texas 78202 (210) 223-9373 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Parenting Program for families of children/siblings with special needs. |
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The Vein Treatment Center
Barlite Boulevard San Antonio, Texas (210) 573-8193 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Sensory Disabilities Treatment of varicose veins and spider veins. We wish to support a critical community initiative and offer free screenings for varicose veins. |
United Healthcare
3131 Sable Crossing San Antonio, Texas 78232 (210) 710-5455 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Health Plan information for Medicare and Medicare/Medicaid eligible. |
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CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Senior Behavioral Health Center
2827 Babcock Road San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 381-2090 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Mental Health The CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Senior Behavioral Health Center provides inpatient psychiatric services for adults 65 and older experiencing a mental health crisis. |
Wave Healthcare
4204 Gardendale San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 593-9283 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall An exclusively pediatric Home (respiratory) Medical Equipment company committed to improving healthcare for children. |
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Amerigroup Community Care
4400 S Piedras Drive San Antonio, Texas 78228 (210) 737-5700 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Our only business is managing publicly funded health programs for our nation's most vulnerable. |
Access Dental & Orthodontics
7010 S Zarzamora San Antonio, Texas 78224 (210) 921-0603 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall We will be having oral education on how to maintain healthy teeth. It's not what you eat but how you take care of your teeth. |
AllStar Health Care
7042 Bandera Road San Antonio, Texas 78238 (210) 521-6886 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Offers physical medicine treatments to help with arthritis, back-pain, knee-pain, neuropathy, headaches, and many other aliments. Providing complimentary spinal screenings. |
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Be the Match Registry
(210) 632-2567 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Educating the community on the importance of adding bone marrow donors to the Be the Match marrow registry. |
San Antonio Office of Emergency Management
(210) 206-8720 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Educate the public on how citizens can prepare their homes, businesses and communities for disasters. |
San Antonio Police Department
315 S Santa Rosa Ave San Antonio, Texas 78207 (210) 207-7273 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall We will be providing free fingerprinting services. |
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STRONG STAR Research
7550 IH 10 West Suite1325 San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 562-6700 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Providing information for self-assessment PTSD screenings. |
University Health Systems (UHS)
4502 Medical Dr San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 358-4000 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Providing breast health and mammogram information. |
UTHSCSA Medical School Neuro Interest Group
7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, Texas (210) 567-7000 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Providing health screening including hearing assessment, muscle strength test, sensory tests, gait, and vision assessments. |
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UTHSCSA Nursing School
7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, Texas (210) 567-7000 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Providing health screenings including cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, and vital sign checks. |
West Side Lions Club
P.O. Box 290247 Kerrville, Texas 78029 (830) 896-8500 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Eye screening and information about Lions Camp. |
Residential Options
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Progressive Life / Enhanced Living Services
845 Proton Road San Antonio, Texas US 78260 (210) 883-8435 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Provides HCS and ICF residential services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Texas area. |
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Calab, Inc. *
6470 Heath Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78250 (210) 647-0191 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Developmental Disabilities Calab, Inc. provides ICF services, HCF services, and day activity programs for individuals with IDD, and we are a dedicated employer to the development of awesome team members. |
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Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc. *
6336 Montgomery Drive San Antonio, Texas 78239 (210) 656-6674 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Developmental Disabilities Assist adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their maximum independence through educational outreach, vocational and residential services. |
PerryLee Home Health Care *
12011 Huebner Road San Antonio, Texas 78230 (210) 690-2735 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Developmental Disabilities CLASS Case Management, Consumer Direct Services for several waivers and MCO's. |
The Center for Health Care Services
527 N Leona Street San Antonio, Texas 78207 (210) 225-5481 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall We provide HCS, TXHML, GR and ICF-IDD Services: residential, day habilitation, summer youth camp and the full array of HCS services |
Support Services
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Project MEND *
(Medical Equipment Network for those with Disabilities) 5727 IH-10 West San Antonio, Texas 78201 (210) 223-6363 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Physical Disabilities Provides persons with disabilities refurbished medical equipment/assistive technologies that will enhance their independence/mobility. |
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Ability Connection Texas *
6800 Park Ten Boulevard Suite 213N San Antonio, Texas 78213 (210) 305-1537 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Developmental Disabilities Advancing the independence of children and adults with all types of disabilities through CLASS Case Management and Financial Management Services. |
City of San Antonio Department of Human Services *
106 S. St. Mary's, 7th Floor San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 207-8141 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall City of San Antonio Department of Human Services strengthens the community through human services investment, resources and partnerships. |
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Alzheimer's Association *
7400 Louis Pasteur Ste 200 San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 822-6449 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Include 24 hour Helpline 1-800-272-3900. Guide people through difficult decisions at every stage of the disease, information and referral to all resources related to Alzheimer's. |
Clarity Child Guidance Center *
8535 Tom Slick Drive San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 616-0300 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Mental Health Clarity Child Guidance Center specializes in the treatment of children ages 3 to 17 with serious mental, emotional or behavioral problems. |
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Alamo Local Authority for Intellectual &
Developmental Disabilities 8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 800 San Antonio, Texas 78217 (210) 832-5032 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Developmental Disabilities Providing access to community services and supports in the community for residents of Bexar county who have Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. |
JBSA - Airman & Family Readiness EFMP *
2160 Kenly Ave Lackland, Texas 78236 (210) 671-3722 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall The Exceptional Family Member Program works with military families with special needs to address their unique needs. |
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Low Vision Resource Center
1250 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 525 San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) 829-4223 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Physical Disabilities The Low Vision Resource Center serves the physically & Visually Impaired/Blind in San Antonio and surrounding areas. They also offer Low Vision Club and Owl Radio. |
u|ability at University United Methodist Church
5084 DeZavala Road * San Antonio, Texas 78249 (210) 690-7323 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall The Special Needs Ministry (u|ability) at University United Methodist Church welcomes all infants, children, teens and adults who have special needs. |
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San Antonio Independent Living Services
1028 South Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78210 (210) 281-1878 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Provides independent living skills, peer support, advocacy and information and referrals. |
Guardians Of the Children Von Ormy
19649 SH 16 Suite #3 Von Ormy , Texas 78073 (210) 232-3928 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Our mission is to recognize and react to child abuse and educate the public to do the same. Also to serve as advocates to provide strength, protection and stability to families in crisis. |
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Down Syndrome Association of South Texas
2800 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 349-4372 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Provide services and support for children and adults with Down syndrome and their families in San Antonio and the surrounding areas. |
Deaf Interpreter Services, Inc.
15600 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio, Texas 78232 (210) 545-2946 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Providing professional sign language and oral interpreters 24/7, nationwide. Video remote interpreting (VRI) and ADA consulting/cultural mediation. |
AARP
8507 McCullough Avenue San Antonio, Texas 78216 (866) 839-0463 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall AARP is a membership organization leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50 and over through information, advocacy and service. |
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Spina Bifida Texas
1550 NE Interstate 410 Loop San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) 826-7289 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Serving individuals with Spina Bifida and similar disabilities in Central and South Texas. |
Recreation-Socialization
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Children's Association for Maximum Potential *
P.O. Box 27086 San Antonio, Texas 78227 (210) 671-5411 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall CAMP provides year-round recreational events for individuals with physical and developmental special needs. |
Fiesta Especial - April 11th &12th, 2014
8700 Fourwinds Drive San Antonio, Texas 78239 (210) 656-6674 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Official Fiesta event held the first week of Fiesta. Two-Day Carnival, Fun Run, Parade and more! Created for children and adults with disabilities and families. |
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Kinetic Kids
P.O. Box 690993 San Antonio, Texas 78228 (210) 621-3505 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Physical Disabilities Kinetic Kids is a non-profit organization that provides sports and recreational activities for children with special needs. We serve children 18 months to 18 years with year round programs that take place each season. |
Transportation
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Red McCombs Toyota
8333 IH-10 W San Antonio, Texas 78230 (877) 289-9231 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall The Toyota Auto Access Sienna is the industry's only factory installed, power, rotating lift-up Auto Access Seat. |
Jordan Ford Mobility *
13010 IH-35 North San Antonio, Texas 78233 (210) 382-8238 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Physical Disabilities We offer new and pre-owned wheelchair accessible transportation for sale. |
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VIA Metropolitan Transit System
1021 San Pedro Ave San Antonio, Texas 78212 (210) 362-2020 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Public transportation with all vehicles being accessible. VIAtrans Service is demand responsive for those that qualify. Classroom on Wheels. |
Therapy & Rehabilitation |
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Active Prosthetics & Orthotics
7940 Floyd Curl Dr., Suite 530 San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 614-3000 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Physical Disabilities We focus on state of the art technology to maximize mobility and independence. |
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Epic Health Services *
8606 Park Ten Blvd San Antonio, Texas 78213 (210) 867-2940 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Developmental Disabilities We are a Pediatric Home Health Company that provides children therapy and PDN services at home or in our clinic. |
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Pressing On
12001 Network Blvd San Antonio, Texas 78249 (210) 877-2228 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall A non-profit gym that provides specialized exercise-based training and an open gym for individuals with physical disabilities. |
Other
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H-E-B
P.O. Box 839999 San Antonio, TX 78283 (210) 938-8000 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall H-E-B has three simple steps to a healthier life. Eat better. Move more. Live well. If you've decided it's time to lace up your walking shoes and add a little more greens, fruits and whole grains to your diet, we've got simple and affordable ways to help. |
Texas Foster Care and Adoption
5825 Callaghan Suite 108 San Antonio, Texas 78228 (210) 332-9171 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Texas Foster Care is a non-profit agency located in San Antonio that offers support and placement of children into loving and safe homes. |
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University of Texas at San Antonio
9323 Durham Ledge San Antonio, Texas 78254 (210) 284-6576 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall We are recruiting participants for research studies on virtual reality rehabilitation/therapy games. |
