AbilityStrong

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A public expression of the belief that disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity in which people with disabilities can take pride.

2019 Theme: Awareness...we're stronger together
2019 Motto: I Have A Voice

Festivals, Fun, and Fellowship with disABILITYsa...check out what's happening! 07/11/2023

Festivals, Fun, and Fellowship with disABILITYsa...check out what's happening! July is Disability Pride Month, where we celebrate and appreciate the people who have done great things to help our community.

07/07/2023

It's Disability Pride Month! Disability Pride can be an uphill battle sometimes. Looking to one another for support is a great place to start. Come meet other people in the disability community and show your pride by planning to join us for the abilitySTRONG Parade & March on October 7th!

06/09/2023

🚨Attention!🚨 Volunteer registration for AccessAbility Fest is NOW OPEN and we are giving away tickets to The Public Theater of San Antonio's Footloose opening TODAY and running through the 25th! Sign-up now and be entered to win.
This is a dance party you won't wanna miss!

Sign-up: https://loom.ly/r2Tyqog

09/27/2022
04/19/2022

Join disABILITYsa for a Conversation 360°: COVID-19 Vaccine & Disability as we discuss the barriers, myths, concerns, and service gaps that exist for people living with disabilities and the solutions, facts, and resources available in the San Antonio community.

Tonight, you have the opportunity to receive information and supports from health and disability professionals representing SA Metro Health, AACOG, Disability Rights Texas, Autism Treatment Center, and the Dept of State Health Services.

Please feel free to invite others in our community who you know that might have questions or have experienced barriers to receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine due to a disability.

WANT TO JOIN THE CONVERSATION? Individual registration is required at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlf-qtrT0jHtSgRkUw-HDYJrOfbd0MuOXf for zoom link.

SCHEDULE:
5:45pm - Introductions
6:00pm - Panel Discussions,
6:45pm - Q&A
7:15pm - Recap Discussions & Reflection
7:30pm - End

10/02/2021

🎊Join us TODAY for the 3rd Annual abilitySTRONG Parade at Hemisfair from 9am - 12pm.
Parking is available in Lot D1 at UTSA Downtown with accessible shuttle services to Hemisfair from 7:30am - 1:00pm. Paid parking options include the 68 Garage at Hemisfair, and the lot at the SW corner of Cesar Chavez, and S. Alamo.
9:00 AM - Parade step-off at Houston/Avenue E
9:45 AM - Anticipated parade arrival in the Hemisfair area
10:15 AM - Words of welcome by Councilwoman Rocha Garcia
10:30 AM - Performance by local two-time GRAMMY-winning Tejano Music Artist, Sunny Sauceda
Food Truck, Activities, and fun for everyone.

10/01/2021

A huge THANK YOU to our AbilityStrong banner sponsor, RBFCU! We are so grateful to you and appreciate your support!!

10/01/2021

We would like to thank our Ability Sponsors, Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) and H-E-B! Thank you for your continuous support to make this event happen!

10/01/2021

📢 THANK YOU to Professional Contract Services, Inc.(PCSI ) for your Awareness sponsorship! We appreciate your support to help make this event happen!

10/01/2021

"My Ability is Fierce"
Come join us on our 3rd annual abilityStrong Parade this Saturday October 2 @ 9am!!

This is San Antonio’s inaugural Disability Pride Celebration, a public expression of the belief that disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity in which people living with disabilities can take pride.

10/01/2021

We are excited to have District 6 Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda participate in our 3rd annual AbilityStrong parade this Saturday. She is the Chair of the City Council Public Safety Committee and Chair of the Municipal Courts Advisory Committee.

Come down and join the fun!
The parade steps off at 9AM and ends at Hemisfair for a Celebration.
For more information: https://www.abilitystrongparade.org/

09/30/2021

Lets give a hand 👏 to our presenting sponsor Wave Healthcare LLC!! We appreciate your continuous support for our AbilityStrong parade!

09/30/2021

We are excited to have San Antonio District 4 Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia, PhD participate in our 3rd annual AbilityStrong parade this Saturday. Dr. Garcia enjoys working with organizations that help San Antonio’s most underrepresented demographics.

Come down and join the fun!
The parade steps off at 9AM and ends at Hemisfair for a Celebration.
For more information: https://www.abilitystrongparade.org/

09/30/2021

Introducing the Grand Marshal of the 3rd annual abilitySTRONG Parade ...(Drumroll Please🥁)… The Batman of San Antonio!!

The motto for the abilitySTRONG parade is My Ability is Fierce!!

Come join the The Batman of San Antonio and his The Bat-Alliance downtown this Saturday from 9AM - 12PM. https://www.abilitystrongparade.org/

09/30/2021

The 3rd annual abilitySTRONG Parade is excited to have councilwoman Phyllis Viagran for City Council District 3 participate in the parade this Saturday. She was elected District 3 Councilwoman and is a member of several committees such as, Economic and Workforce Development Committee, the Public Safety Committee and many more.

The parade steps off at 9AM and ends at Hemisfair for a Celebration. Come down and join the fun!
For more information: https://www.abilitystrongparade.org/

04/13/2021

Successful Aging and Living in San Antonio (SALSA), an initiative of the San Antonio Area Foundation will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall with Mayor Ron Nirenberg and community partners.

This engaging town hall will feature questions from the community about the lessons learned during COVID, and provide an opportunity to hear about the resources still needed to address the issues older adults experienced during the pandemic.

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abilitySTRONG Parade

The abilitySTRONG Parade is San Antonio’s inaugural Disability Pride Celebration, kicking off in the Tricentennial Celebration year for our local community. This parade is a public expression of the belief that disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity in which people living with disabilities can take pride.

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Conversation 360°: COVID-19 Vaccine & Disability
THE FACES OF ABILITYWe all have a story to tell. There is strength, beauty, and ability all throughout the diversity of ...
2019 abilitySTRONG Parade
2019 abilitySTRONG Parade
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