disABILITYsa

07/24/2025

Your lived experience matters! Join disABILITYsa’s opportunities to drive real change—through surveys, panels, and leadership initiatives, your voice can help shape the future of disability inclusion in our community. Ready to share your perspective? Explore more ways to get involved: disabilitysa.org/voices

07/24/2025

🚀 Join Our Team at disABILITYsa!
Are you passionate about inclusion, community, and making a real impact? disABILITYsa is hiring—and we want YOU to help shape a more accessible tomorrow!

🌟 Open Positions:
Critical leadership roles, there’s a place for your talents and lived experience with us.

🗓️ Application deadline: Friday, July 25th
Don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly meaningful.

👉 Apply now and empower change in our community! https://www.disabilitysa.org/dsa-jobs

07/23/2025

We're inviting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their caregivers to join Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG)'s Focus Group on aging with a disability! Share your experiences and help shape future programs.

Sessions will be held on August 11 at 9:30 am, 3:30 pm, and 6:30 pm at 2700 NE Loop 410 Suite 101, San Antonio, with both in-person and online options. For more info, contact Diana Chavarria or register your participation at https://loom.ly/7uwi_XU

Your voice matters—register today!

07/20/2025

July is ADA Celebration Month! 🎉 As we honor the leaders and advocates who made the Americans with Disabilities Act possible, disABILITYsa is looking for the next changemakers to help shape San Antonio’s future.

Ready to make a difference, work hard to advance inclusion and create lasting impact creating a city where people with disabilities can live, learn, work, and play? Then we want to hear from you! Learn more and apply at disABILITYsa.org/dsa-jobs. Applications close Friday, July 25th.

Tag someone who’d be a great fit, share this post, and let’s continue the legacy of the ADA—building a brighter, more inclusive San Antonio together!

07/19/2025

Which disability forward businesses are you supporting in San Antonio?

On my way to the office this morning, and a brief stop as I love supporting disability forward businesses in San Antonio, ESPECIALLY when our Fiesta Especial Alumni are involved! Check out The Mermaid Cafe!

07/19/2025

🎉 Open Enrollment: Fiesta Especial Royal Court! 👑
Are you or someone you know ready to make a difference and celebrate inclusion? Enrollment is now open for the Fiesta Especial Royal Court program! All individuals with disabilities, ages 5 and up, are invited to join the fun, develop leadership skills, and represent the community during San Antonio’s beloved Fiesta season.

Don’t miss our in-person orientation this Sunday! Come learn how you can shine, get your questions answered, and get started on your royal journey.

Who: Individuals with disabilities (ages 5+) & families
What: Fiesta Especial Royal Court Open Enrollment & Orientation
When: This Sunday! (Check our website for exact time and location)
Why: Build confidence, friendships, and be a part of an unforgettable Fiesta experience!

✨ Spots fill fast—join us and wear your crown with pride! For more details or to register, visit disabilitysa.org to register.

07/18/2025

Need help navigating the application process for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? Don’t miss our Disability Benefits Assistance Workshop—Tuesday, July 22, from 12:00–1:30 PM! Our experts will guide you step-by-step through the digital SSDI process and answer your questions in real time. Registration is required—secure your spot today! Visit www.disabilitysa.org/navigationservices to sign up. Let’s make your application process easier together!

07/16/2025

Are you 18 or older, identify as Black/African American, and part of the disability community? The Yale Disability Research Lab wants to hear from you!

Yale is conducting interviews to understand how racism, ableism, and everyday challenges impact health and well-being for Black people with disabilities. Your stories will help us develop a new questionnaire to capture these experiences.

Eligibility: 18+ years old, Self-identify as Black/African American with a disability, Fluent in English, Reliable internet and videoconferencing access (computer, tablet, or smartphone),

Interested in participating? https://loom.ly/DV4sMPo

07/12/2025

07/12/2025

Make an Impact with Every Purchase—Support disABILITYsa Today!
Your chance to create change is here! Shop at Kendra Scott and strengthen the disABILITYsa community in San Antonio:

* In Person: Join us today, 5–7pm at North Star Mall for an inspiring shopping event.
* Online: Can’t make it? Shop online now through Sunday with our SPECIAL CODE: GIVEBACK-JPIZV—every purchase counts!

20% of your purchase directly fuels our programs, helping us build a more inclusive community.

Let’s turn passion into action. Shop, share, and show your support for disABILITYsa!

Learn more: https://www.disABILITYsa.org

07/04/2025

Stay in the Loop with disABILITYsa!

Enjoy some well-deserved downtime this July 4th holiday and catch up on the latest news, events, and opportunities for the disability community in San Antonio—our Summer Updates Newsletter is now live! Whether you’re relaxing at home or celebrating with friends and family, it’s the perfect time to discover upcoming workshops, community celebrations, leadership opportunities, and ways to get involved. Don’t miss out on important updates—click the link to read the newsletter online:
👉 https://loom.ly/AWsRnEA

Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay engaged with disABILITYsa!

07/04/2025

Stay alert, San Antonio! There’s a low risk of flooding tonight, but remember: flash floods can happen fast, sometimes within minutes during heavy rain.

Turn Around, Don’t Drown! 🌧️🚫



¡Mantente alerta, San Antonio! El riesgo de inundaciones es bajo esta noche, pero recuerda: las inundaciones repentinas pueden ocurrir rápidamente, a veces en minutos durante las lluvias intensas.

¡Da la vuelta, no te ahogues! 🌧️🚫