2020 Resource & Information Exhibitors
AccessAbility Fest 2020, now in its fourteenth 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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Adaptive Aids
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Benefits Management & Financial Planning
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MassMutual South Texas
10101 Reunion Place, Suite 300 San Antonio, Texas 78216 (210) 342-4141 MassMutual South Texas was established to help clients develop financial strategies to help secure their financial future and improve their quality of life. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Texas ABLE Program
P.O. Box 44035 Jacksonville, FL 32231 (844) 489-2253 A Savings Program for Texans with Disabilities Stop by our booth to learn about the Texas Achieving A Better Life Experience (Texas ABLE®) program and how Texans with disabilities and their families can save for disability - related expenses in a tax-advantaged Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Community Education & Public Awareness
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Exceptional Kids
PO Box 34062 San Antonio, Texas 78265 (210) 867-7202 A Resource Guide for the Special Needs Community. Our mission is to empower parents of special needs children with the resources they need to help their children to be as healthy and successful as possible, and most of all happy. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
REV UP Texas
1100 I-35 Austin Texas 78704 (512) 431-4085 Register, Educate, Vote and Use your Power (REV UP) Texas works to get more Texans with disabilities and their supporters registered and voting. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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Education
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Education Service Center, Region 20
1314 Hines Avenue San Antonio, TX 78208 (210)-370-5200 ESC- 20 exists to serve the educational community. We provide educational solutions through leadership, innovation, and integrated products and services. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Partners Resource Network
2825 Wilcrest Dr. Suite 205 Houston, Texas 77042 (210) 632-4045 Partners Resource Network is a non-profit agency that operates the Texas statewide network of Parent Training and Information Centers [PTI’s are funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Down Syndrome Association of South Texas
1127 Patricia San Antonio, Texas 78213 (210) 349-4372 The DSASTX provides support and services to those with Down syndrome in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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Employment
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PCSI
718 W FM 1626, Building 100 Austin, Texas 78748 (512) 358-8887 Our mission is to create employment opportunities for people with every type of disability. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Workforce Solutions Alamo
100 N Santa Rosa Street San Antonio, Texas 78207 (210) 418-0037 Workforce Solutions Alamo connects #employers & job seekers to create growth and career opportunities in #SanAntonio & 13 counties in the Alamo Region. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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Faith & Spirituality
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Young Life Capernaum
6391 De Zavala Rd San Antonio, TX 78249 (940) 923-8612 Young Life Capernaum gives young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the chance to experience fun and adventure, to develop fulfilling friendships and to challenge their limits while building self-esteem through club, camp and other exciting activities. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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Health & Safety
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Legal & Legislative
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Disability Rights Texas
6800 Park Ten Blvd.Suite 208-N, San Antonio, Texas 78213 (210) 424-9650 They protect and advance the legal civil rights of people with disabilities, ensuring they receive the dignity and respect that all people deserve. To subscribe to our e-newletter, sign up at: https://tinyurl.com/DRTxSubscribe Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Packard Law Firm
1100 NW Loop 410 Suite 104 San Antonio, TX 78213 (210) 679-1930 The Packard Law firm helps residents of San Antonio and beyond in 3 areas of law: Personal Injury: Including car and truck accidents as well as on-the-job injuries. Social Security Disability: Helping disabled individuals apply for and win their claim for Social Security Disability benefits, including SSI benefits. Consumer Bankruptcy: We'll guide you through the bankruptcy process so you can get the fresh start you deserve. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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Residential Options
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Hope Village
15403 Hope Village Rd Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 400-2000 Hope Village was founded in 1967 by Bill & Lucille Williams. The mission of Hope Village is to provide superior yet affordable residential and support services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental abilities. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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Support Services
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 I Handouts |
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Alamo Consumer Direct
8701 Shoal Creek Blvd. Suite 303 Austin, Texas 78757 (512) 420-0832 Consumer Direct Care Network Texas provides superior customer service and customized care plans to unique people just like you, in every county throughout the state of Texas. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
The Jacqueline Smith Foundation
PO Box 17401 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 646-8408 The Jacqueline Smith Foundation was created to assist active military, veterans, displaced veterans, minorities, and under served communities. We are on a mission to reduce/prevent homelessness in our military population. No veteran that fought for our country should be homeless! You are not walking the journey alone. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Deaf Interpreter Services
15600 San Pedro, Suite 302 San Antonio, Texas 78232 (210) 545-2946 Deaf Interpreter Services, Inc. is an established leader in providing professional, certified sign language and oral interpreters, with a commitment to matching the right interpreter to your needs. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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Texas Technology Access Program
10100 Burnet Road Austin, TX 78758 (512) 232-0740 Texas Technology Access Program develop programs to improve access, advocacy, and awareness of Assistive Technology to meet the needs of Texans with disabilities. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
The Arc of San Antonio
13430 West Ave San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 490-4300 Enhancing the quality of life for people with intellectual or other developmental disabilities for over 65 years. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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Art Spark Texas
3710 Cedar St, Box #7 Austin, TX 78705 (512) 454-9912 Art Spark Texas is an expert resource on inclusive arts. Their goal is to provide support and training to the public, enhance personal growth, and offer Texans access to the creative work of people with diverse abilities. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Consumer Direct Care Network Texas
8701 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 303, Austin, Texas 78757 (877) 903-0832 Consumer Direct Care Network Texas provides services and supports that help people with disabilities remain safe, healthy and independent in their own homes. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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Lonestar Para-Athletic Development Academy
1777 NE Interstate 410 Loop San Antonio, TX 78251 (210) 908-7222 Organization seeking to remove technological and logistical barriers for physically impaired athletes. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind
2305 Roosevelt Avenue San Antonio, Texas 78210 (210) 533-5195 The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind (SALB) creates individual independence by providing rehabilitation programs and employment opportunities that measurably improve the lives of blind and visually impaired individuals. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Special Reach
6851 Citizens Pkwy Suite 220, San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 784-7478 Special Reach is comprised of very qualified professionals and highly motivated volunteers, both working cohesively with the common goal of enriching the lives of the children with special needs through the unique experience of our programs. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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Kind Note Café
What is Kind Note Café? It is a place where kindness is served. Join Junior in finding and supporting kind places all around the world! Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
League of Women Voters
106 Auditorium Circle #120 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 657-2206 League of Women Voters are a 100-year-old nonpartisan, all-volunteer nonprofit with the goal of educating citizens about their democracy and inspiring them to take part in it. To that end, we register voters, produce educational material about voting and elections, hold candidate and issue forums and advocate for issues that make life better for all people Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
LTO Ventures
136 Old San Antonio Road, Suite 305 Boerne, TX 78006-3340 (702) 353-6540 LTO Ventures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit company developing live / work / play communities for adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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Recreation- Socialization
Fiesta Especial by disABILITYsa
P.O. Box 28243 San Antonio, TX 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 I Handouts |
Powered to Move
PO Box 1813 Allen, TX 75013 (214) 906-7646 Through their love of being active and healthy, they wanted to help others with disabilities see that they could be active and healthy too, but more than that, they could have a thriving relationship with God, who will power them not just to move but to live a life of purpose and meaning. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Believe It Foundation
4242 Broadway St, Ste 706 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 313-2514 Our purpose is to enrich the lives of physically challenged children through the inclusion of those children in the lives and experiences of those who do not face the same limitations. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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CAMP (Children's Association for Maximum Potential)
PO Box 27086 San Antonio, TX 78227 (210) 671-5411 CAMP provides year-round programming for individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities. Central to each program is the provision of support. This ensures that everyone, regardless of his or her medical or behavior needs, will be able to participate in all programs. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Kaizen Edge Foundation
12415 Bandera Rd, Ste 208 Helotes, TX 78023 (210) 324-7477 Kaizen Edge will work with “Elite Edge Training” and other likewise programs to provide the opportunity for personal development to clients who do not normally have access to these services due to disability, financial hardship or geographic location. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Kinetic Kids
PO Box 690993 San Antonio, TX 78269 (210) 748-5867 Their mission is to enrich the lives of children with special needs and their families through sports, fine arts and educational programs to foster the development of courage, confidence, fitness, pride, joy and community. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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Dreams Fulfilled Through Music
PO Box 291084 San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 771-5809 Dreams Fulfilled Through Music provides Adaptive Music Ed to people of ALL AGES with ALL types of abilities/disabilities. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Morgan's Wonderland
5223 David Edwards San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 495-5888 Morgan’s Wonderland, located in San Antonio, Texas, was built in the true spirit of inclusion to provide a place where all ages and abilities can come together and play in a fun and safe environment. Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first ultra-accessible family fun park, encompasses 25 acres of rides, attractions and activities for everyone, and all are welcome! Come play with us! Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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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 VIA Metropolitan Transit is the public transportation provider in the San Antonio area. VIA began providing public transportation service in the San Antonio area in March 1978. We are funded by a one-half cent sales tax levied in San Antonio and seven other incorporated municipalities. Links Website l Facebook l Twitter I Handouts |
Vote YES for Transit
800 W Myrtle, P O Box 12489 San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 362-2000 Vote YES on November 3 to redirect an existing sales tax to fund and improve VIA Metropolitan Transit service. Links Website l Facebook l Twitter I Handouts |
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Therapy & Rehabilitation
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Cultivate Behavioral Health
835 Proton Road San Antonio, Texas 78258 (210) 812-5708 Provides ABA therapy for children with autism. We serve children in their home, community, and in our learning centers. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
New Creation Therapy
3026 Hillcrest Drive Suite 200 San Antonio, Texas 78201 (210) 793-0877 At New Creation Therapy, we offer individualized occupational, physical, and speech therapy plans for families who are looking for lasting results. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas
8601 Village Drive, Suite 220 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 653-5353 The Epilepsy Foundation leads the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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Autism Treatment Center
15911 Nacogdoches San Antonio, TX 78247 (210) 590-2107 ATC-SA provides services to children and adults of all ages and stages of Autism Spectrum Disorders. The mission of ATC is to assist people with autism and related disorders throughout their lives as they learn, play, work and live in the community. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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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 | Twitter I Handouts |
AAA - Texas
1225 Freeport Parkway Coppell, Texas 75019 (210) 740-5820 Take advantage of even more benefits such as free identity theft protection, trip planning services, and member discounts on vehicle repairs. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Action Trackchair / Carlson Mobility LLC
413 Creek Crossing Dr Georgetown, Texas 78628 (512) 769-6376 Carlson Mobility became one of the first Distributors of the Action Trackchair. Along with our dealers, we now serve 17 states across the South and East. Carlson Mobility specializes in the sale, service and distribution of Action Trackchair and Action Trackstander products. Links Website | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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Microsoft
15900 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 507-6650 Technology empowers people to achieve more, strengthens their educational opportunities, and makes the workplace more inviting and inclusive. More than a billion people in the world live with disabilities. That's why we believe accessibility is essential to our industry—and the progress of all people. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
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Marien E. Photography
35 Latrobe Post San Antonio, Texas 78240 (210) 899-3736 Family photography, specializing in providing dignifying, professional, photographic services for families of individuals with special needs. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Fashion-ABILITY
146 Jeanette Dr San Antonio, Texas 78216 (210) 508-9345 FashionABILITY clothing is stylish, yet easy and comfortable to wear for women who are in wheelchairs or with limited mobility. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
Hemisfair
630 E. Nueva St San Antonio, Texas (210) 709-4750 The vision for the redevelopment of Hemisfair is to expand the park and improve its quality while creating a vibrant mixed use area, and revitalizing the historic buildings.. Links Websites | Facebook | Twitter I Handouts |
