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Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) is a Medicaid waiver program that provides services and support to individuals with intellectual disability disorders (IDDs), so they can continue to live with family or independently.

These services can be provided in your own home, your family's home, a foster care home where you live with another family, or a home in the community where the individual lives with two or three other people.

Enchantment Living offers both in-home personal care and community-based transitional living options. (Click here for more about our services.)

Everybody who is enrolled in the HCBS program will have a Service Coordinator who:

  • coordinates the development and implementation of the person's Individual Plan of Care (IPC)
  • coordinates various aspects of services delivered under the HCS Program and through other sources
  • keeps track of the person's progress or lack of progress. 

Please call or text 210-273-8016 for more information.

Proof of income is required.

Personal care home services start at $1600.00 on a sliding scale.

Transitional housing, offered for both men and women at separate locations, starts at $800.00 on a sliding scale.

Hours
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 - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Carolyn Randle
(210) 273-8016
Updated within the last week

Texas HCS (TX HCS) is our company that provides HCS services (Home and Community-Based Services) in our Beaumont, Harlingen, McAllen, and San Antonio service regions…offering 3 and 4 person group residences, along with the entire array of available HCS services since 1993 in San Antonio and McAllen, since 2000 in Beaumont, and most recently since 2007 in Harlingen.

We take great pride in the development of each of these companies, each serving many people with great success.

Nancy Wall
(210) 442-7926
Updated within the last 1 month.

RMI's Life Enrichment Day Program provides life skills training and social activities that help adults with developmental disabilities live and work successfully in the community.

The Life Enrichment curriculum includes training on personal care and hygiene, communication skills, academic skills, and job preparation.

Parties, group projects, and community outings provide opportunities for social, educational, and cultural experiences.

This program is for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (IDD).

Hours
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: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Vastina Harris, MBA Send email
(808) 783-5709
Updated within the last 3 months.

Eva's Heroes is proud to continue virtual programs. These activities require registration for a week at a time for either morning or afternoon sessions or BOTH. Sessions will include dance, cooking, art, and more.

We strive to empower and enrich lives through a variety of activities aligned with individual participants' abilities.

Sign up to be on our mailing list or view our calendar.

Individuals with special needs ages 14 and up.

To sign up for our Virtual Interactive Program on Zoom, click here.

Christiane Garcia Send email
Jennifer Stevenson Send email
Updated within the last 5 months.

Join us every month to share, learn, and find support with other caregivers who also care for someone with a disability.

Click here to register

Click here to view calendar of events

For additional information, contact Shelia Brown

This workshop is offered at no cost and open to all caregivers.

Call or refer to calendar for dates 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Shelia Brown Send email
(210) 672-4097
Ashley Longoria Send email
(210) 774-5944
Updated within the last 2 months.

ConnectAbility staff will assist a family member or caregiver with workshops and other resources to ensure the Caregiver remains healthy, both emotionally and physically, to assist their loved one on their journey.

Click here to refer someone in need.

Click here for calendar of events

Anyone who offers care to a loved one or an individual with a disability is eligible to join a caregiver event or activity at any time.

Our services are offered at no cost, regardless of income or insurance status.

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Shelia Brown Send email
(210) 672-4097
Updated within the last 2 months.

Our peer support group, which meets twice a month, provides an upbeat place for individuals with spinal cord injuries and their caregivers to connect with other people who have experienced the same life-changing injury.

The meetings are an excellent way for members to share resources, ideas, and information while enjoying fellowship in a relaxed setting.

In addition to guest speakers and discussions on topics of interest, meetings also include quarterly social and recreational outings.

Individuals with spinal cord injuries and their caregivers.

Last Saturday of the Month: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Updated within the last 2 months.

Adults Believing, Learning & Expressing.

The A.B.L.E. training program is designed to help adults with Down syndrome develop the ability to make their own personal decisions based on their individual talents and interests.

Click here for registration.

Click here for program dates and times.

Trainers:
Cristina Kazmierczak, A.B.L.E. Self-Determined Adult
Faith Levario, DSASTX Program & Outreach Coordinator

4th Wednesday of the Month: 7:00 PM - 7:30 pm during Club Night.
Updated within the last 3 months.

Club Night activities include bingo, dance fitness, movie nights, comedy nights, karaoke, arts and crafts, and more!

Itinerary:

Every Wednesday!

Zoom/Virtual: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM with everyone

In-Person: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

We will be doing Zoom with everyone from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM including our regular Zoom activities with the exception of Arts & Crafts which will only be in-person. If someone is in person at the DSA and does not want to participate in Zoom, there will be alternative activities.

From 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, the in-person participants will be doing an activity/project.

We will be doing temperature checks at the door and wearing masks. A lot of our participants have been socializing outside of the DSASTX and will be allowed to sit (masked) at the same table with others UNLESS parents indicate otherwise.

At this time, please only sign up for in-person participants if you/your child/your sibling will be able to follow our Covid protocols. It is our sincere hope that these restrictions will only be in place for a short time as we err on the side of caution for the safety of all of our members.

Registration is required so 55 minutes before start time we can send you the Zoom link to join.

Click here for registration.

Click here for program dates.

Wednesday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Virtual), 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (In-Person)
Brian Lopez Send email
Michelle Naeder Send email
Updated within the last 4 months.

Functional Fitness for Independence Tailored to Individuals with Disabilities.

Let's get fit with Coach Dan, a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritional Coach.

Class structure:

  • 5-10 min warmup
  • 20-30 min exercise including various body weight exercises and movements to increase heart rate for a stronger cardiovascular system as well as building functional muscles needed to perform day to day tasks. Agility, HIIT, plyometrics, balance, and strength will all be a part of the program.
  • 5-10 min core work, cool down, stretching, and nutritional talks to incorporate healthy choices into our daily routines.

Click here to register.

Click here for program dates and times.

$5 participation fee per session.

1st Saturday of the Month: 2:00 PM
Updated within the last 5 months.

An opportunity for children with Down syndrome ages 6 -12 and their similar-aged siblings to join us for fun, games, and friendship!

Click here for program dates and times.

Click here for registration.

Due to COVID-19, we will be checking temps at the door, wearing masks, and following social distancing guidelines while indoors.

Free.

Brian Lopez Send email
Michelle Naeder Send email
Updated within the last 5 months.
Notice

Note: There will be no Music & Movement on the following dates
February 18
April 8
July 1 + 22
September 2
October 28
November 25
December 23 + 30

Children ages 0-6 with Down syndrome and age-appropriate siblings are welcome to join us for limited IN-PERSON capacity at the DSASTX Maggie Hartman Community and Education Center and virtually via Facebook Live from the DSASTX Facebook Page!

Ages: 0-6

Click here for registration.

Free.

Every Saturday 11:00 a.m.
Brian Lopez Send email
Michelle Naeder Send email
Updated within the last 3 months.

Join us as we stimulate the senses and encourage creativity in a fun environment where children create a variety of crafts to take home and cherish or share with others. Typically held on a Saturday morning for 2-3 hours, we offer Art For All twice a year for children ages 5-28 with special needs and their siblings. Children who move independently or who use assistive devices are welcome to attend, however, unlike our regular 6-8 week programs, we do not provide 1:1 volunteers, rather parents are encouraged to help their child participate in the different art stations. The fee to attend is $15.  

Learn more about scholarships here.

Mailing Address

Kinetic Kids, Inc.
PO Box 690993
San Antonio, TX 78269

The fee to attend is $15.

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Tiffany Neal
(210) 748-5860
Updated within the last 3 months.

For children of all abilities! Dancers learn two or three dances and perform in a recital at the end of the season.

Click here for division info, fees, and requirements.

Mailing Address

Kinetic Kids, Inc.
PO Box 690993
San Antonio, TX 78269

Ages: 5-21.

Learn more about scholarships here.

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Tiffany Neal
(210) 748-5860
Updated within the last 3 months.

Drumming Around is offered in one-day sessions throughout the year. Children have fun playing different rhythm instruments, including drums, tambourines, and maracas. All participants are encouraged to join in and enjoy the fun!

Click here for division information, fees, and requirements.

Ages: 5-18.

Learn more about scholarships here.

Mailing Address

Kinetic Kids, Inc.
PO Box 690993
San Antonio, TX 78269

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Tiffany Neal
(210) 748-5860
Updated within the last 3 months.

Children explore music and movement through a variety of instruments, rhythms and sounds. The class performs in a music recital at the end of the season.

Click here for division information, fees, and requirements.

Mailing Address

Kinetic Kids, Inc.
PO Box 690993
San Antonio, TX 78269

Ages: 18 months - 18.

Learn more about scholarships here.

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Tiffany Neal
(210) 748-5860
Updated within the last 3 months.

This program combines music, theatre and dance for a unique experience.  Children show off in a final performance at the end of the season.

Click here division information, fees, and requirements.

Ages: 5-18.

Learn more about scholarships here.

Mailing Address

Kinetic Kids, Inc.
PO Box 690993
San Antonio, TX 78269

 

Tiffany Neal
(210) 748-5860
Updated within the last 3 months.

Explore the best that San Antonio has to offer while learning new skills and making great friends! Enjoy the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, Spurs games, and live Broadway shows at local theaters. Dine in various restaurants and tour museums throughout the city while socializing with other heroes. Enhance your bowling, fitness, and performance skills. Make lasting memories at one of our four annual dances. 

Individuals with intellectual special needs ages 14 years and older. 

View calendar.

Transportation:

Heroes are dropped off at the event unless otherwise noted. If the activity takes place outside of San Antonio, heroes will meet at a predetermined location and transported to and from the event.

 

To sign up for our programs, click here.

Christiane Garcia Send email
Jennifer Stevenson Send email
Updated within the last 3 months.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we offer a variety of activities for families. We’ve given hundreds of tickets to sporting and community events. These activities vary as supporters make them available and are on a first come, first-served basis for families.

These are rare opportunities for participants with intellectual special needs to participate with their families in fun community activities.

View Calendar.

Families with children who have intellectual special needs.

To register for our programs, click here.

Christiane Garcia
Jennifer Stevenson
Updated within the last 3 months.

Our peer support group, which meets twice a month, provides an upbeat place for individuals with spinal cord injuries and their caregivers to connect with other people who have experienced the same life-changing injury.

The meetings are an excellent way for members to share resources, ideas and information, while enjoying fellowship in a relaxed setting.

In addition to guest speakers and discussions on topics of interest, meetings also include quarterly social and recreational outings.

Individuals with spinal cord injuries and their caregivers

Second Wednesday of the Month: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Christopher Salas Send email
(210) 748-8586
Updated within the last 2 months.

Healthy LEAP (Lifestyle, Education, and Practice) is a series of health, nutrition, fitness, and safety lessons and practical applications created specifically for youth with and without intellectual disabilities.

The curriculum includes topics dedicated to educating and encouraging athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) and partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) to maintain a healthy lifestyle through increased physical activity, improved nutrition, and overall emotional and social health.

Healthy LEAP lessons are delivered by coaches/teachers over the course of eight weeks. Each coach/teacher is given a manual with the complete health lessons, and every participant will receive their own student kit to support them during the program.

Participants will learn about food groups, maintaining a healthy weight and obesity, behavior and stress management, bone health, sports nutrition and hydration, exercise and injury prevention, sun safety, and prevention of tobacco and alcohol use.

Benefits of the program

  • Positive health changes in participating students
  • Students gain an increased awareness of health and wellness topics
  • Promotes inclusion by engaging athletes of all ages and abilities
Updated within the last 2 months.

Table Talk™ Color Me Camo is a peer-to-peer support group program specifically designed for women Veterans.

The purpose of the program is to empower women Veterans by facilitating meaningful conversations between peers and by forging strong bonds between women Veterans in their local communities.

Table Talk™ Color Me Camo focuses on identifying and addressing barriers women Veterans face on the path to positive change, through structured interaction with trained facilitators and fellow peers.
 
All Table Talk™ weekly peer support sessions are led by trained women Veteran volunteers or Grace After Fire outreach staff.

The program provides educational materials and activities that promote:

  • Self-knowledge
  • Self-understanding
  • Self-development
  • Self-renewal for the woman Veteran

Group topic discussions include:

  • Self-analysis
  • Self-development
  • Relationships
  • Life Management
  • Community Resources

Click here to join a Table Talk Group

Women Veterans

Free

Current weekly and monthly virtual events include: *Coffee and Conversation - every Monday 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM *Peer-to-Peer Group (Table Talk™ Color Me Camo) - every Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Intake Coordinator Send email
(832) 769-6582
Updated within the last 3 months.

Our Care Model The MAC’s innovative approach provides comprehensive and coordinated medical and non-medical services under one roof. The MAC seeks to help individuals with disabilities and special needs of all ages find the assistance they need to improve their health and well-being.

MAC Navigation: The MAC’s services use a family-centered approach with full collaboration from the family, MAC Member, and community partners known as MACers (pronounced “MACK-ers”). Click here to learn more.

Ultra-Accessible™ means that everyone has the same opportunity to be included and participate intentionally in their community. An Ultra-Accessible™ community should provide environments for people of all abilities where they are set up for mobility, access, and success.

The MAC Navigators The MAC Care Model™ is centered around addressing Non-Medical Drivers of Health (NMDOH) through team members known as MAC Navigators that serve as single points of contact for the individuals with disabilities and special needs that The MAC serves. Click here for the Navigation Road Map.

Pre-screening on The MAC website or in person determines eligibility to become a MAC member.

(For purposes of The MAC at Morgan’s Wonderland™, people with a “special need” are defined as individuals of all ages with long-term impairment of cognitive, sensory, motor and/or communication functions, either congenital or acquired, that are not readily rehabilitated. Furthermore, a special need substantially limits an individual’s ability to perform activities in the range of what is considered typical for a person of the same age and cultural context. A special need may result in associated social, behavioral, or mental health complexities, requiring specialized intervention by a professional. Populations served by the MAC are the range of conditions that are classified as intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as acquired or congenital physical disabilities.)

The MAC serves individuals of all ages.

ADA Adult & Babies Changing Tables available.

There are no income requirements to receive Navigation services.

Our MAC Members are members as long as they continue receiving services at The MAC.

Each of our MACers (community partners) accepts specific forms of insurance. MAC Navigators are able to connect MAC Members with the correct partner.

Updated within the last year

STRAPS mission is to organize, promote, administer and conduct a variety of adaptive and Paralympic-style sports for wounded service members and veterans as well as other adults and youth.

STRAPS athletes strive to become role models and mentors to others with disabilities as they promote character development through sports.

Programs Include:

  • Functional Fitness
  • Sit Volleyball
  • Power Soccer
  • Goalball
  • Wheelchair Rugby
  • Wheelchair Soccer
  • Wheelchair Football
  • Wheelchair Basketball
  • Wheelchair Softball
  • Boccia
  • Track and Field
  • Pickleball Tennis

For athlete registration, click here.

Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Updated within the last 1 month.

Certified tennis instructors from the National Tennis Association provide lessons for individuals with Down syndrome and other special needs ages 4+.

Classes are held at Morgan's Wonderland Event Center.

Ages: 4+.

Click here for program dates and times.

Please register for each date you plan to attend so our volunteers can properly prepare. Registration closes on Friday at 3:00 PM for the Sunday session.

Come in comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Equipment will be provided.

Sunday: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Brian Lopez Send email
Michelle Naeder Send email
Updated within the last 1 month.

Club Morgan is a group-based program for members to create social, recreational, and inclusive opportunities for individuals of all abilities who are 16 or older. Members will form friendships while participating in a variety of activities including creative arts, culture, sports, outdoor recreation, and more. Club Morgan will offer monthly programming where Volunteer Partners and Participants can sign-up to attend via GivePulse.

Club Morgan was created to provide more opportunities for individuals with all abilities to come together and build lifelong friendships. As with many other social gatherings in the community, not all are inclusive for individuals to participate or feel safe and comfortable. We want to be a part of that change and make a difference.

 

For individuals of all abilities who are 16 or older. 

Hosted on Selected Dates in 2023 from 10:30am – 11:30am. Call for dates
Updated within the last 1 month.

Every guest with special needs enjoys free admission at nonprofit Morgan’s Wonderland and Morgan’s Inspiration Island. The unfunded cost for each visitor is over $25, giving us an operating cost deficit of a minimum of $2,500 per day. This shortfall is covered primarily by donations and contributions from generous supporters such as you. There are many ways to support our efforts!

Make a Donation
Morgan’s Wonderland, Morgan’s Inspiration Island, and Morgan’s Wonderland Sports are nonprofit organizations and your donations are tax deductible.

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Become a Morgan’s Advocate!
Morgan’s Advocates, enlists elite advocates within the community who want to help us achieve our ultimate goal: improve the quality of life for individuals of all ages and all abilities through initiatives that produce fully-inclusive, Ultra-Accessible™ experiences.

https://inclusionstartshere.com/morgans-advocates/

Memorial Wall. Inclusion on the Memorial Wall is available with a donation of $500. These funds will help us adhere to our guiding principle of providing free admission to Morgan’s Wonderland for anyone with a special need or disability.
To include the name of a loved one on the Memorial Wall, please complete the form below.

https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/6Nf93cpR3G43qv7

Legacy and Planned Giving
Consider making a long-term investment to ensure that Morgan’s Wonderland continues offering the same experience for individuals with special needs year after year. Your legacy gift also enrolls you in the Taking Flight Legacy Society.

Members are recognized in special ways, including the placement of your name on the Legacy Panel of the Platinum Wall in the park. Through the enduring nature of a planned gift, you may also use your contribution to honor or remember a loved one, perpetuating your family name beyond your lifetime.

Long-term appreciated stocks and securities can be used to support the Morgan’s Wonderland annual fund or to establish planned-giving arrangements, giving you a double benefit: a current income tax deduction and avoidance of capital-gains taxes.

https://morganswonderlandlegacy.com/

Third Party Fundraising
Morgan’s Wonderland is incredibly grateful to the many community groups, organizations, and individuals who wish to organize fundraisers and fundraising events to support our mission of inclusion. If you are interested in learning more about how you or your organization can host a fundraiser benefitting our mission, please access the Guidelines & Application below.

https://morganswonderland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Third-Party-Fundraising-Guidelines-UPDATED-8.2022.pdf

Become an Event Sponsor
Morgan’s Wonderland hosts special events throughout the year that you or your company can sponsor. 

https://morganswonderland.com/annual-events/

Other Ways to Support
Making a difference is easy as 1, 2, 3. Celebrate your special day in the spirit of inclusion, or share your experience to help us spread the word about the impact of Morgan’s Wonderland.

Updated within the last 1 month.
10.32 miles away, PO Box 781503, San Antonio, TX, 78278 , D8
Notice

Check back in the Spring for new facility and program.

This program is active from March 1, 2024 until Oct. 31, 2024

Where we started:

Our original league was founded in response to a significant lack of inclusive athletic environments for adults with physical and mental disabilities. Some organizations focused on youth players but once a person reached eighteen that list reduced dramatically. It was our vision to create an athletic organization which would have no barriers to entry and could accommodate any adult player as they are. Over ten years later this principle hasn't changed.

How our games are set up:

We are out there to create an atmosphere exclusivity and fun. Due to this no scores are kept during our All-Star League games. Every player bats until they get a hit even if it is from a tee. Runners wait till after a hit to automatically progress to the next base. Our first concern is always the safety of our players and volunteers. Players in the field and on base always have an accompanying buddy who's present to stop line drives and generally prevent injury on the field. They are also there to help players pick and relay the ball back to our volunteer pitcher. Everyone is cheered for what they can do and we all leave a little bit richer.

This is a co-ed league for adults with special needs.

Click here to register or email for program information.

Click here for a list of field locations.

No registration fee.

Jonathan & Emily Jones
Updated within the last 1 month.

If you are a post-9/11 Veteran or service member with a moderate to severe brain injury, spinal cord injury, or neurological condition that causes you to struggle with day-to-day living, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) can provide the kind of high-touch services that will help you live life to the fullest and as independently as possible. Independence Program starts with a comprehensive service assessment, during which your team of specialists will work with you, your family, and your caregivers to develop a plan of action. From there, you will work with your dedicated team of specialists who are highly trained in helping injured veterans set and achieve goals.

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last week
11.03 miles away, PO BOX 690993, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78269 , D9

Kinetic Kids is excited to team up with Luthern High School for Robotics! This program will end with a competition where Kinetic Kids participants will enter their robot design into competition. This program is designed for students enrolled in high school who are be able to participate without the assistance of a volunteer.

Click here for division information, fees, and requirements.

Must be enrolled in High School.

Tiffany Neal
(210) 748-5860
Updated within the last 3 months.