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!
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.
Benefits Management
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Community Education & Public Awareness
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Deaf Interpreter Services, Inc. *
2810 Thousand Oaks, Suite 118 San Antonio, Texas 78232 Wk#: (210) 545-2946 / VP #: (866) 956-6987 IP# 12.193.126.194 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Sensory Disabilities Providing professional sign language and oral Interpreters 24/7, nationwide. Video remote interpreting (VRI) and ADA consulting/cultural mediation. |
Education
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Texas Public Radio *
KPAC 88.3 FM | KSTX 89.1 FM | KTXI 90.1 FM 8401 Datapoint, STE 800 San Antonio, TX Bexar 78229 (210) 614-8977 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Over All Providers of non-commercial informational, educational, cultural and entertainment radio in San Antonio, S. Central TX and the TX Hill Country. |
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San Antonio Independent Living Services
1028 S. Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78210 (210) 281-1878 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall To Advocate for the rights and empowerment of the people with disABILTIES and to provide needed services to them to further their independence. |
Scleroderma Foundation Texas Bluebonnet Chapter
101 W. McDermott Dr, Suite 115 Allen, Texas 75013 (866) 532-7673 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the skin and internal organs. We provide patient's with education, support and research. |
Talking Book Program *
P O Box 12927 Austin, Texas 78711-2927 (800) 252-9605 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Sensory Disabilities Provides free library services to Texans who can't read standard print due to a visual, physical or reading disability. |
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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. |
Arthritis Foundation
14439 NW Military Hwy, Ste. 108, #456 San Antonio, Texas 78231 (210) 380-8171 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Physical Disabilities We seek to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related diseases. |
CEC Student Organization at Texas A&M University
One University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 (210) 625-0021 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with exceptionalities and their families worldwide through professional excellence and advocacy. |
Employment
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Southwest Center for Higher Independence
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. |
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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. |
DARS: DBS
4204 Woodcock #274 San Antonio, Texas 78228 (210) 785-2778 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Sensory Disabilities The Division for Blind Services (DBS) assists individuals of all ages who are blind and visually impaired to achieve goals of independence and emplolyment. |
Financial/Legal/Legislative
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Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
1111 N. Main Ave. San Antonio, Texas 78212 (210) 212-3700 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Provides free legal services to low-income eligible clients. Attorneys have expertise in a variety of areas, including special education, disability rights, juvenile justice, public benefits and housing. |
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Heard & Smith Social Security Disability Lawyers
3737 Broadway Ste. 310 San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) 820-3737 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall We focus on the needs of the elderly, the disabled and the injured because every individual deserves qualified and affordable legal representation. |
Patient Advocate Foundation
421 Butler Farm Road Hampton, VA 23666 (800) 532-5274 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Provides professional case management services to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses. Case Management Services |
Health & Nutrition
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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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Wave Healthcare
4204 Gardendale, Ste 104 San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 593-9283 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall |
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Imagine Therapies, LLC
14314 Dusky Thrush San Antonio, Texas 78247 (210) 897-6700 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Provides Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Massage Therapy, Aquatics Therapy, Art Therapy, and Professional Counseling. All therapists specialize and are certified/licensed in the prospective therapy. |
Health Spring
7550 I-10 West, Suite 210 San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 321-7787 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall We are a Medicare Advantage Plan contracted by Medicare to provide healthcare services to Medicare beneficiaries. |
Residential Options
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Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio *
311 Probandt San Antonio, Texas 78204 (210) 223-523 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Home buying program for low-income families |
Progressive Life/Enhanced Living Serv. *
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. |
Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc. *
6336 Montgomery Drive San Antonio, Texas 78239 (210) 656-6674 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Cognitive Disabilities Residential, vocational and day program supports assisting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible. |
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R&K Specialized Homes, Inc. *
1550 NE Loop 410 Ste. 206 San Antonio, TX USA 78209 (210) 805-0802 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Located in San Antonio, TX R&K is a private provider of services to individuals with developmental disabilities through exclusive programs. |
Southwest Cntr for Higher Independence *
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. |
Educare Community Living /Alternative Business Services
3700 Belgium Lane San Antonio, Texas 78219 (210) 979-7009 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Developmental Disabilities Residential and Day/Work Training Services for persons with Intellectual Development Disabilities. |
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Premieant *
401 Isom Road, Ste #285 San Antonio, Texas 78216 (512) 916-1632 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Developmental Disabilities In home support and group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities. |
Mission Road Developmental Center
8706 Mission Road San Antonio, Texas 78214 (210) 334-2437 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Developmental Disabilities Serving children and adults with IDD in residential placement, day programming and in the family home. |
Support Services
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Deaf Interpreter Services, Inc.
15600 San Pedro, Suite 302 San Antonio, Texas 78232 Wk#: (210) 545-2946 / VP #: (866) 956-6987 IP# 12.193.126.194 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Sensory Disabilities Providing professional sign language and oral Interpreters 24/7, nationwide. Video remote interpreting (VRI) and ADA consulting/cultural mediation. |
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. |
Project MEND *
Medical Equipment Network for those with Disabilities 5727 IH-10 West San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 223-6363 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Physical Disabilities Project MEND provides persons with disabilities refurbished medical equipment/assistive technologies that will enhance their independence/mobility. |
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Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc.
6336 Montgomery Drive San Antonio, Texas 78239 (210) 656-6674 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Cognitive Disabilities Residential, vocational and day program supports assisting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible. |
Respite Care of San Antonio, Inc. *
605 Belknap Place San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 737-1212 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities RCSA provides services to enhance the stability and the nurturing opportunities of families caring for a loved one with a developmental disability. |
R&K Specialized Homes, Inc.
1550 NE Loop 410 Ste. 206 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 805-0802 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Located in San Antonio, TX R&K is a private provider of services to individuals with developmental disabilities through exclusive programs. |
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The Arc of San Antonio
13430 West Avenue San Antonio, Texas 78216 (210) 490-4300 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities The Arc of San Antonio provides day activity programs and case management services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas
10615 Perrin Beitel Road, Ste. 602 San Antonio, Texas 78253 (210)653-5353 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Mental Health The Epilepsy Foundation is dedicated to the promotion of independence & quality of life through support, education, advocacy & community awareness. |
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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. |
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. |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
9830 Colonnade Blvd. Suite 130 San Antonio, Texas 78232 (210) 694-3200 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Physical Disabilities The National MS Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. |
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Care Options for Kids
1777 NE Loop 410, Ste 600 San Antonio, Texas 78217 (210) 460-8995 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Care Options for Kids provides ST, PT and OT to children ages; birth to 21 years in home or daycare setting. |
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.
2143 East Houston St. San Antonio, Texas 78202 (210) 223-9373 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Parent Group Support Meetings for parents and Parents of children with special needs |
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San Antonio Independent Living Services *
1028 S. Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78210 (210) 281-1878 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall To Advocate for the rights and empowerment of the people with disABILTIES and to provide needed services to them to further their independence. |
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Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
17720 Corporate Woods Dr. San Antonio, Texas (210) 391-4964 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Mental Health A psychiatric hospital offering a continuum of behavioral healthcare services, including acute programs for children, adolescents and adults. |
Scleroderma Foundation Texas Bluebonnet Chapter *
101 W. McDermott Dr, Suite 115 Allen, Texas 75013 (866) 532-7673 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the skin and internal organs. We provide patient's with education, support and research. |
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Premieant
401 Isom Road, Ste #285 San Antonio, Texas 78216 (512) 916-1632 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Developmental Disabilities In home support and group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities. |
United Seating & Mobility
8666 Huebner Rd Ste 200 San Antonio, Texas 78240 210 - 696 - 1084 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Physical Disabilities We have a 30-year legacy of understanding complex mobility, advanced technology and the process that goes into finding clients the right wheelchair. |
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WORKACCESS
3918 Cortona Way San Antonio, Texas 78260 (830) 714-9280 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall We provide diverse services for people with disabilities- Job placement, job coaching, ABA, behavior support, respite, community support, employment assistance, supported employment, day habilitation etc |
Daybreak Community Services
3201 Cherry Ridge Drive, Ste C302 San Antonio, Texas 78230 (210) 212-7085 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Daybreak's focus is on supporting people in their quest for personal growth, while staying "out of their way" so that ultimately they are able to live "their way". |
Recreation-Socialization
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S.A.L.S.A.
San Antonio League of Self-Advocates 16414 Ledge Park St. San Antonio, Texas USA 78232 (210) 828-125 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities S.A.L.S.A., San Antonio League of Self-Advocates, empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to take control of their lives. |
Texas Public Radio
KPAC 88.3 FM | KSTX 89.1 FM | KTXI 90.1 FM 8401 Datapoint, STE 800 San Antonio, TX Bexar 78229 (210) 614-8977 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Over All Providers of non-commercial informational, educational, cultural and entertainment radio in San Antonio, S. Central TX and the TX Hill Country. |
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Eva's Heroes
11107 Wurzbach Rd San Antonio, Texas 78230 (210) 464-2277 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Developmental Disabilities Provide social and recreation opportunities for those with intellectual special needs. |
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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. |
Imagine Therapies, LLC *
14314 Dusky Thrush San Antonio, Texas 78247 (210) 897-6700 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Provides Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Massage Therapy, Aquatics Therapy, Art Therapy, and Professional Counseling. All therapists specialize and are certified/licensed in the prospective therapy. |
SAFIRE
San Antonio Fitness, Independent, Recreational Environment 11111 Iota Dr San Antonio, Texas 78217 (210) 316-9219 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall A day activity center providing fitness, day habilitation, summer camps, and more. We also support an adult special Olympics program. |
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Talking Book Program
P O Box 12927 Austin, Texas 78711-2927 (800) 252-9605 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Sensory Disabilities Provides free library services to Texans who can't read standard print due to a visual, physical or reading disability. |
Arthritis Foundation *
14439 NW Military Hwy, Ste. 108, #456 San Antonio, Texas 78231 (210) 380-8171 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Physical Disabilities We seek to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related diseases. |
Transportation
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Acadian Ambulance Service * &
Acadian On Call 4100 Ed Bluestein Blvd., STE 100 Austin, , TX USA 78721 (512) 929-1600 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Acadian Ambulance Service offers emergency and non-emergency medical transportation. Acadian On Call offers access to 24/7 emergency assistance. |
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The Center For Health Care Services *
3031 IH-10 W. San Antonio, Texas 78201 (210) 731-1300 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Mental Health The Center for Health Care Services provides various programs and services to improve the lives of people with mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse challenges. |
COUNSELING
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. |
INFORMATION
disABILITYsa.org 6336 Montgomery San Antonio, Texas 78239 (210) 565-6674 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Online resource for information and local resources that benefit people with disabilities, their families and caregivers. |
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SUPPORT AND TRAINING
AACOG Bexar AAA 8700 Tesoro San Antonio, Texas 78138 (210) 477-3275 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Alamo Caregiver Empowerment serves family caregivers caring for anyone of any age with a disability or chronic illness. -provided by Bexar AAA & AACOG |
OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES
Dillon's TLC 711 N. Main Street Ste. A Boerne, Texas 78006 (830) 816-5453 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall We offer Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Educational Services, Private Yoga Therapy, and Children/Adolescent Group Yoga Classes. |
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ASSISTIVE WALKING DEVICES
The flexSTICK Company PO Box 3504 Grapevine, Texas 76099-3504 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Physical Disabilities The flexSTICK is the most revolutionary cane ever made, providing more dynamic stability and comfort than any other walking cane. Replaces single point and quad canes - No More Wobble! |
PHILANTHROPIC
Valero Energy Foundation One Valero Way San Antonio, Texas 78249 (210) 345-2000 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall Philanthropy, Volunteerism and Grantmaking on behalf of Valero Energy Corporation. |
PROSTHETICS
Bulow Biotech Prosthetics 4410 Medical Drive #210 San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 614-4077 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Physical Disabilities Offering custom designed prosthetics.We provide personal & indivdualized care to each amputee with the latest in technology. |
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HOME HEALTH
Ageless Living Home Health 3463 Magic Dr; Ste 255 San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 582-5840 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall We are a Pediatric and Adolescent Home Health Company. We offer Occupational, Physical, and speech therapies in the home, daycare or school. |
TOYOTA MOBILITY DEALER
Red McCombs Toyota 8333 IH-10 W. SATX 78230 (888) 836-7646 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall |
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ASSISTANCE WITH CHIP APPLICATION
Community First Health Plans 12238 Silicon Drive, Suite 100 San Antonio, Texas, 78249 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter General/Overall CFHP Government Programs & Outreach Department provides information and application assistance for CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) and Children’s Medicaid. |
RESEARCH
University of Texas at San Antonio One UTSA Circle San Antonio, Texas 78254 (210) 284-6576 Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter Physical Disabilities We seek persons with disabilities to participate in a research study about new tech for physical therapy, such as video games. It pays $50/1.5hrs. |
