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Best Things to Do in San Antonio
1. The Alamo
2. The River Walk
- One of the best entry points is the Hyatt Regency at 123 Losoya Street, which offers elevator access down to the River Walk.
- The famous river tours provided by Rio San Antonio Cruises
3. Morgan’s Wonderland
- To read my full article all about Morgan’s Wonderland, just click here.
4. Morgan’s Inspiration Island
- To read my full article all about Morgan’s Inspiration Island, just click here.
5. San Antonio Museum of Art
This group was created in memory of Annie Muñoz.
All are welcome to join!
This is a virtual exercise group.
For more information, 210-672-4097 (call/text) Shelia Brown
Free
LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio is proud to welcome visitors with disabilities and their caregivers and encourages everyone to enjoy the full range of facilities available, regardless of ability or disability.
Our attraction is fully wheelchair and scooter accessible. Should you have any concerns or questions during your visit, please see one of our team members who will be happy to assist!
If you have any questions while planning your visit please get in touch with us at [email protected].
Click here for more information.
Please note ALL adults must have at least one child (aged 17 and under) in their party to visit the attraction (except Adult Nights).
At AMC, many of our showings are designated to assist moviegoers with hearing and vision impairments. We offer devices to enhance and amplify audio, provide closed captioning, or narrate the action on screen.
Assistive Listening Devices and Closed Captioning Devices are available at all locations. Not all titles comply with closed captions and/or audio descriptions. Look for showtimes with audio descriptions or closed captioning labels or ask any AMC crew member for any assistance.
Click here for a list of films that contain sequences with flashing lights that may affect photosensitive viewers.
AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout, or sing!
Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes, and don't forget to share your family fun with #AMCSensoryFriendly.
Our theatres offer wheelchair spaces with companion seating. Some wheelchair spaces may still be available even in shows that are marked as sold out. Ask any AMC crew member at the box office for more information.
AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Wednesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month. Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes, and don't forget to share your family fun with #AMCSensoryFriendly.
Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a welcoming environment for people who are on the autism spectrum or may have sensory sensitivities.
The integrity of the performance remains the same, while production elements are modified to accommodate individuals with sensory needs allowing families and friends of those with autism or other disabilities the opportunity to enjoy an authentic performance experience together.
Our goal is a relaxed and judgment-free theatre experience where audiences can move around or take breaks in the lobby, sing or talk during the performance, or wear sunglasses in the auditorium. We welcome you!
Modifications include:
Before the Performance
- Limited crowds and visitors during the day and the timing of the performance
- Doors open one hour before curtain, to help familiarize patrons with the spaces and experiences they will encounter while attending this show.
- Limited crowds with open seating to allow space between groups
- Access to a Social Story Guide to social information about the experience of attending Magik Theatre and enjoying the performance. (Also available onsite day of performance)
- Bags containing fidget toys and noise-canceling headphones are available for check-out in our Box Office.
During the performance
- House lights remain on at a low level in the theater during the performance
- Sound levels are lowered, especially startling or loud sounds while preserving the original sound quality
- A reduction of strobe lighting and lighting focused on the audience
- Patrons have the freedom to talk and leave their seats during the performance
- Entering and exiting the auditorium will be allowed throughout the performance
- The lobby monitor will allow patrons to continue watching the performance if there is a need to leave the seating area at any point during the performance.
- Electronics are allowed for therapeutic use
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Family Weekend Retreats are designed to adapt all recreational activities for campers while including the entire family.
Throughout the weekend campers and their families participate together in traditional camping activities such as:
- canoeing
- horse interactions
- swimming
- music
- sports
- recreation
- arts
- crafts
- outdoor cooking
During these inclusive weekends, which begin Friday evening and end Sunday afternoon, families enjoy private, climate-controlled cabins. All meals are provided, and CAMP can accommodate many special diets. Campers must be accompanied by at least one parent/guardian to provide direct support during the event. Family Weekend Retreats are open to new and returning camper families, with priority given to those who have never attended a retreat and/or those who were unable to attend one during the previous year.
Due to the generosity of Methodist Healthcare Ministry of South Texas, Inc., which has underwritten all program expenses, there is no fee to attend.
A deposit will be required to secure your family's spot (refunded in full following retreat attendance).
Parent’s Night Out (PNO) is an enrichment activity program for children with medical conditions or disabilities (aged 3-15 years) and their siblings (aged 3-14 years).
PNO events are thoughtfully planned around a central theme that consists of:
- engaging games
- crafts
- activities
CAMP provides a snack and drink for all participants during the event and requests that Campers bring a sack dinner from home to enjoy with their peers.
The Parent's Night Out fee is $5 per family for each program.
Respite Weekend Camps are held Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon at Camp CAMP in Center Point, Texas. Counselors and healthcare volunteers care for the needs of all campers, allowing families and caregivers time to recharge knowing that their camper is in a fun and safe environment. CAMP’s cabins are large, climate-controlled, and wheelchair accessible. Activities (weather permitting) include canoeing, horse interactions, swimming, arts & crafts, outdoor cooking, nature, and more. Respite Weekend Camps are held monthly throughout the school year (September – May), giving campers with disabilities, aged 5 to 55 years, an opportunity to enjoy an overnight camping experience.
Spring Break Camp is held in mid-March, running 4-days/3-nights, at Camp CAMP in Center Point, Texas. Counselors and healthcare volunteers care for the needs of all campers, allowing families and caregivers a chance to recharge. Activities (weather permitting) include canoeing, horse interactions, arts & crafts, outdoor cooking, nature, and more.
Respite units may be used to cover the cost of attendance.
For families paying out of pocket, CAMP has a Tier Pricing Program.
For questions email: [email protected]
Teen and Adult Day Adventure (TADA) is a supervised social program in the San Antonio community for teens and adults with disabilities, aged 13-40 years.
TADA events may include:
- lunch
- movies
- sporting events
- concerts
Costs are minimal and may vary depending on the activity. CAMP seeks a variety of fun venues that fit the unique needs of our campers. TADA events are scheduled for one Saturday per month, from September through May.
For more information, click here.
For questions about cost email: [email protected]
Participation in the arts is the right of all individuals. The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts recognizes the various needs of persons with disabilities and provides an array of accommodations to ensure safety, inclusivity, and enjoyment during your visit.
Click here to learn more information regarding each accommodation.
- Accessible Entrances and Parking
- Accessible Restrooms
- Accessible Seating
- Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
- American Sign Language (ASL Interpreters)
- Elevators
- KultureCity Sensory Inclusive
- Sensory Friendly
- Service Animals
- Wheelchairs
If your child needs a diagnosis of Autism or needs a diagnosis verified, we offer a multidisciplinary autism evaluation which is a four to eight-hour, full evaluation. This consists of evaluations by neurodevelopmental pediatrics, neuropsychology, audiology, social work, speech/language pathology, and occupational therapy.
Location: The Children's Hospital of San Antonio (Christus Hospital)
To schedule an evaluation, please ask your child’s primary physician to fax a referral to 210.704.4637 with attention to Autism Clinic: Needs Formal Diagnosis.
Camp Durango is a grant funded research project at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Campers (age 5 years old and up) participate in research conducted in the context of fun, summer day camp activities while simultaneously targeting social communication, adaptive skills, leisure skills, and challenging behavior.
Registration opens in April
Funding is pending
The San Antonio Museum of Art is fully accessible with ramps, elevators, and ADA-compliant restrooms.
Wheelchairs are available on a limited first-come, first-served basis, and service animals are welcome in the museum.
Tours for the visually impaired are closed until further notice.
Last Saturday of each month at Luby's. The lettering on the games is in large print. Contact Dianna Tristan at (210) 639-4731.
The first goal of the Any Body Can program is to educate the family on living a healthy lifestyle. Any Body Can believes health and wellness is accomplished best as a team.
The second goal of Any Body Can is to provide an all-inclusive environment.
The best way to promote disability awareness is to be involved in the community by including a child with disabilities in team sports, dance teams, or fitness classes.
Program Qualifications
- Any Body Can offer free health and wellness lessons to residents of Bexar County and the 18 surrounding counties.
- The participant must be between the ages of 4-21 years of age.
- The participant must be diagnosed with a developmental disability. See the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for suggested qualifications.
- The participant must be a part of an education program. Examples include but are not limited to public school, private school, and home school.
- Parents, feel free to call Any Baby Can for questions about qualifications for the Any Body Can program.
We know that after leaving the school system, your options are limited. We want to be a part of continuing the journey toward independence to the greatest extent possible. Doing life is not always easy, but it is better when we have a supportive community that surrounds us. We want to help make what life offers attainable for our members and their families.
We go out to explore life in San Antonio to build life and job skills like:
- volunteering
- special events
- hobbies
- venues that offer opportunities
Adults 18+ with Intellectual and developmental disabilities must be High school graduates or have aged out of the school system.
We are near Brooks Army Base.
We accept Medicaid waivers under HCS and CLASS, as well as cash or check.
We offer a sliding scale if needed and it is based on the individual that will be receiving our services.
Activities to help intellectually disabled individuals become more independent in daily and personal skills.
Assistance with acquiring, retaining, or improving self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to live successfully in the community and to participate in home and community life.
Serves ages 8-21
Monday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
Long-Term Care Services at Drexel
Adult Day Care provides:
- meals
- medical care
- medication supervision
- transportation
- social and leisure activities
- personal care services
Parents Night Out is offered on Friday evenings from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This program provides care for children with special needs and their siblings. Parents use this time to rest, pursue their own interests, or have a date night to reconnect with their significant other. This vital respite helps strengthen families and relationships.
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Your child's curiosity knows no bounds and there are no limits to what they can do. The DoSeum Beyond Limits is our revitalized program created to meet the needs of all of San Antonio's children, no matter how big or how small those needs may be. At The DoSeum Beyond Limits, we create a peaceful environment of inclusivity that supports children of all needs-providing a spectrum of possibilities as diverse and vibrant as the children we serve.
- Smaller, controlled crowds to create a calm, uncrowded environment ideal for families in need of accommodations for high sensitivity to sensory stimuli, limited mobility, and generally in need of a calmer, quieter space.
- Accommodating accessories of your choice to make your experience suit your needs. Sunglasses, headphones, and earplugs are all available at the front desk, free of charge.
- Assistive signage to help guide your family towards learning environments that best suit your needs-marking high sensory, low sensory, calming, and tactile areas.
- Exhibit modifications to create calmer environments for families with high-sensitivities to stimuli, including decreased noise, soothing light changes, and more.
- Specialized staff to support your family's learning and play needs; staff are specially trained through consultation with community partners by Any Baby Can and the Region 20 Special Education Department.
Want to know what to expect during your visit? Please see some changes we've made to The DoSeum and review our social narrative and sensory map.
For more information, click here.
Click here for pricing and other ticket info.
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday: CLOSED |
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM - See Below |
San Antonio Water System’s Courtesy Notice Program offers residential and commercial customers with medical necessity advance notice prior to interruption of service due to nonpayment. This program is intended to allow these customers to contact SAWS so that payment and/or satisfactory payment arrangements can be made to avoid service interruption.
Eligibility:
- Must be a SAWS water and/or sewer customer.
- Must be under a physician’s care or have a household member residing at the property who is under a physician’s care.
- Must have physician’s documentation of medical necessity on file with SAWS.
How to Apply:
A customer interested in participating in the program must complete an application form provided by San Antonio Water System for this purpose. The account must be in the name of the individual applying, and the applicant must provide documentation acceptable to SAWS to establish and verify identity and medical necessity.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Sunday: CLOSED |
The Home provides a free residential, Christian environment for men and women. The purpose of the Home is to reclaim, redeem, and restore lives that have been destroyed or disrupted by drugs, alcohol, and/or other substance abuse by establishing three essential values:
- a commitment to Christ
- restoration of the family
- a positive work ethic
The goal of Victory Outreach San Antonio Christian Recovery Homes is to reach those affected by the scourges of urban life including drug and alcohol addiction, gang involvement, and prostitution.
Free
San Antonio Zoo is proud to be a Sensory Inclusive Certified location, partnering with KultureCity® to ensure a comfortable and accommodating experience for guests with sensory needs.
Visitors can check out a complimentary Sensory Bag from our Guest Services building, which includes:
- noise-canceling headphones
- communication cue card
- VIP lanyard
- various fidget items
A valid ID is required for the daily rental of these bags.
This multi-themed, five-day camp is for youth ages 7-19 with special needs. Animal Botanical activities include education on animals and plants living in the garden, crafts, recreation and music; camp activities take place in the Garden and the air- conditioned Auld House; weekly Saturday classes available. There are two camps available, one for ages 7-12 and the other ages 13-19. Hours are 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. Pricing for garden members is $172 and for nongarden members it’s $190. Register online.
Reserve Wheelchair Accessible seats when you purchase tickets or ask a Cinemark associate about Wheelchair Spaces and Companion seats.
Each auditorium is equipped to accommodate wheelchair users and the people with whom they are attending a screening.
Assisted Listening
Ask a Cinemark associate for an Ultra Stereo Headset, which provides the guest with personal amplified sound featuring separate audio tracks, or a Neck Loop device connecting directly to the guest’s T-Switch hearing aid or implant.
Closed/Open Caption
What is closed captioning technology? Ultra Stereo Closed Caption Receivers and Closed Caption screen kits attach directly to the guest’s cupholder, displaying captions throughout the screening. Ask a Cinemark associate about Closed Caption to get set up at your next movie.
Descriptive Narration
Ask a Cinemark associate about Descriptive Narration, and they will provide an Ultra Stereo Headset, and/or a Neck Loop device, which will transmit detailed narration throughout the screening.
Diseases and Conditions treated include:
- depression
- anxiety
- phobias
- alcohol
- drug
- gambling addiction
- obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- mood disorders
- behavioral disorders
- bereavement
- marital problems
Procedures and Therapies provided include:
- mental health assessment
- diagnosing
- psychotherapy
- cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
- psychoanalysis
- group therapy
- addiction counseling
- marriage counseling
- exposure therapy
- referral to other specialists as needed
Insurance plans accepted:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
*Please verify directly with this provider to ensure your insurance plan is accepted.
ResCare offers Day Habilitation programs to help individuals achieve goals and provide connections within their communities while giving them opportunities for social interactions.
A Day Habilitation program is centered around an individual’s needs and interests and helps them develop and/or improve communication skills.
ResCare wants to help individuals with IDD get out of buildings and get into their communities. We help all our participants develop the necessary skills to pursue their interests and blossom within their community.
Community Living Services – Intermediate Care Facility – Group Home
ResCare’s Group Home setting offers individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) a more personal, home-like atmosphere.
Each resident receives their bedroom with no more than three to four individuals in the house. Each home is staffed 24/7 and helps make the home feel more like a family setting. Meals are served in common areas, providing residents with an opportunity for social interaction and camaraderie.
Individuals in the group home share responsibilities with cooking, cleaning, shopping, and other tasks related to home maintenance. The Group Home setting allows an individual to live their life to the best of their abilities while being cared for and assisted as needed.