The Texas A&M – San Antonio Autism Lifeline Links Program (ALL) is working to increase service capacity and eliminate wait times and barriers for individuals on the autism spectrum throughout the life. ALL will do this by working collaboratively and transparently to create a comprehensive person-centered system of awareness, early diagnosis, treatment and services to improve the opportunities and outcomes for individuals with autism and their families.

SESS is a one-time 3-hour class that includes a meal, childcare, and a SESS Graduation Certificate with 3hr Credits. These are small group clinics designed to address concerns and questions about your child’s ARD/IEP. Please bring a copy of your child’s most current ARD/IEP document. Sessions held at various times and locations throughout San Antonio. Please call for more information.

As a teen, transitioning from home to living on your own is tough enough. It's especially hard if you have a disability. I assist young adults with learning the skills that they need to successfully live on their own, hold a job and integrate into the community.

All services are delivered at the client's location.

The Victory Center is the home to:

Veteran Affairs

• For military-affiliated students with support including academic advising, benefit certification, tutoring, support groups and counseling, and career services.

disABILITY Support Services 

• The mission of disABILITY Support Services (dSS) at San Antonio College (SAC) is to provide reasonable accommodations and facilitate access to on-campus courses as well as distance education for students with disabilities. 

TRiO Project Valor

• Project VALOR collaborates with students in their development of academic, social, and marketable skills while enrolled at San Antonio College. Our program provides students with holistic academic support within a learning community of peers.

  The TRiO VSSS program is offered at no cost to students. We provide academic and community support for student veterans studying at San Antonio College.

Celebrate Dyslexia Schools is a tuition-free charter school.

Our model is designed for students with dyslexia and other reading challenges, ensuring every child improves their reading skills and succeeds academically.

At the heart of our approach is the commitment to deliver responsive and personalized education tailored to the unique learning styles of each student.

Here, your child will find a supportive community, where they can thrive academically, improve their reading skills, and develop into confident and successful learners.

Now enrolling for the Fall 2024/25 school year, starting with grade 2. Click here to register.

The Texas A&M – San Antonio Autism Lifeline Links Program (ALL) is working to increase service capacity and eliminate wait times and barriers for individuals on the autism spectrum throughout the life. ALL will do this by working collaboratively and transparently to create a comprehensive person-centered system of awareness, early diagnosis, treatment and services to improve the opportunities and outcomes for individuals with autism and their families.

Project Access is a unique program offered to individuals with documented intellectual disabilities. It is designed to support the student in accessing postsecondary education and developing skills for gainful employment. Curriculum completion is dependent on the student’s ability to complete the courses in a semester.

This is a cohort-based program with limited seats available per semester. There is a separate application process. For further questions, contact Cindy Cook, Sr. Coordinator for Disability Support Services, at 210-486-3020 or via email at [email protected].

Project Access Application Form (PDF)
Project Access Flyer (PDF)

Transition Education:

OFA incorporates transition education when developing IEP’s for all transition-age students, generally 16 and older. Transition education helps each student set post-school goals and work toward individual career and life goals.

Vocational Services:

At age 14, students begin preparing for independent living by working with teachers/coaches to identify strengths and vocational interests. One for Autism helps students prepare for independence in both their personal and work lives by providing on-site training as well as community integrated vocational programs. Through relationships with local businesses and organizations, One For Autism provides students with opportunities to work and gain on-site experience working with skilled, special needs students.

Workability Program:

One For Autism Academy provides eligible students with access to the Workability program services, including vocational assessments, career counseling and guidance, and career exploration activities. Through the program, students who are identified for paid work training learn skills related to resume writing, interviewing, and finding and keeping a job. They also receive on-site training and supervision from professional job coaches and teachers.

Life Skills Training:

One for Autism Academy places a strong emphasis on teaching students the necessary life skills to work, socialize, remain safe, care for their personal needs and lead the most independent lives possible. Relying on the methods of behavior analysis, One For Autism Academy focuses on the most effective strategies for teaching skills to each student’s optimal level of independence. These strategies include shaping, chaining, discrete trial and naturalistic teaching procedures.

We help students gain self-confidence and greater independence by working closely with families and schools to find approaches that work for students.

Daily living skills are an important part of each’s student’s education. As part of our daily living skills curriculum students learn about:

• Time management
• Personal hygiene
• Food preparation
• Personal finance and money management
• Transportation solutions
• Household management
• Responsible decision-making
• Civic responsibility
• Personal organization
• Recreation and leisure skills.

Learn more about your child's development. 

Discover what makes Rise graduates ready for kindergarten and beyond.

This program goes over the following: 

• Social-Emotional Development 
• Cognitive Development 
• Physical Development 
• Language Development 
• Adaptive Development 

The Service & Leadership program identifies opportunities and provides training for individuals with disabilities who are interested in serving the San Antonio community by engaging in volunteerism, service on nonprofit boards, and participation in strategic conversations about the future of our community. While there are other opportunities for people with disabilities to learn to advocate for themselves, there are few programs that expect, encourage, and empower these citizens to advocate for and serve others.

This opportunity is for individuals with disabilities.

Our Goodwill Good Careers Centers provide free career assistance to anyone seeking employment or a new career.

Our trained staff can help you answer the following questions:

• How do I write my resume to highlight my experience and get the attention of recruiters?
• How do I search for and apply for jobs that meet my needs?
• What careers am I interested in and how do I get started?
• What should I expect during an interview and how do I make a good first impression?
• What workplace skills do I need to be successful at my new job?
• What are the best ways to apply for government jobs?

Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching that focuses on:

• Identifying your career interests
• Developing or updating your resume
• Connecting to employers
• Completing online job applications
• Practicing interview tactics

If you have a hearing or vision disability, we can coordinate support for you.

Click here for a downloadable informational flyer in English and Spanish.

The Autism Community Network is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families through support, education, and advocacy.

Our Caregiver Empowerment Program offers training for familial and professional caregivers, medical residents, student clinicians, education professionals, and the wider community to ensure that everyone who interacts with autistic individuals can provide them with the best possible care.

1. Coffee and Connections

 For more information, email [email protected]

2. Professional Conferences

3. Trainings on Request

4. Mentorships

Click here for Calendar of Events

Click here to contact/enroll on any of our training programs

SAILS provide information and assistance to people of all ages with disabilities and their families to access support systems and promote changes that result in full access to the community. SAILS can also provide information and education on the Americans with Disabilities Act and information on disability rights. Services are available to residents in 28 counties. You may call them for assistance Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and you do not have to have an actual doctor diagnoses to beassisted.

Financially assists deaf educators with classroom accommodations, supplies and equipment, outreach inclusion, and training and conference fees.

Click here for registration and a list of FAQS.

Eligibility:

Educators/administrators of deaf/hard-of-hearing children/teens ages 0–22 (high school completion)

• Who teaches music and arts
• Who teaches core subjects, most especially reading and language arts
• Those who have facilities, supplies, and resources but need additional resources for classroom enrichment

Aid the Silent considers applications for financial support from educators who work with deaf/hard-of-hearing children/teens ages 2-18

• On necessary independent speech therapy sessions or American Sign Language lessons
• On language acquisition and literacy
• In the study and performance of music
• In the research and creation of the arts
• Are willing to work in collaboration with Aid the Silent to retrieve data
• Are eager to report Aid the Silent on the pre-and post-program implementation to ensure its success

Provides financial assistance for communication resources such as hearing aids, assistive communication devices, sign language lessons, speech therapy, etc.

Eligibility:

• Between the ages of birth and 22 years old (while in high school)
• Medically diagnosed with hearing loss
• Must prove financial hardship

Click here to apply for resources.

Our Goodwill Good Careers Centers provide free career assistance to anyone seeking employment or a new career.

Our trained staff can help you answer the following questions:

• How do I write my resume to highlight my experience and get the attention of recruiters?
• How do I search for and apply for jobs that meet my needs?
• What careers am I interested in and how do I get started?
• What should I expect during an interview and how do I make a good first impression?
• What workplace skills do I need to be successful at my new job?
• What are the best ways to apply for government jobs?

Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching that focuses on:

• Identifying your career interests
• Developing or updating your resume
• Connecting to employers
• Completing online job applications
• Practicing interview tactics

If you have a hearing or vision disability, we can coordinate support for you.

Click here for a downloadable informational flyer in English and Spanish.

As a free, public school, we are committed to serving the unique needs of each child that walks through our doors. Please see the links below for information regarding special education services at Promesa.

Important Links

• 2017 Updates in Special Education - English
• 2017 Updates in Special Education - Spanish
• TEA - Resources on Special Education in Texas
• Delayed or Denied Evaluations and Compensatory Services - English
• Delayed or Denied Evaluations and Compensatory Services - Spanish
• Dyslexia Updates

The Texas A&M – San Antonio Autism Lifeline Links Program (ALL) is working to increase service capacity and eliminate wait times and barriers for individuals on the autism spectrum throughout the life. ALL will do this by working collaboratively and transparently to create a comprehensive person-centered system of awareness, early diagnosis, treatment and services to improve the opportunities and outcomes for individuals with autism and their families.

The Burleson Center is home to the Special Education 18+ Program. The program is designed to meet the unique needs of students who have graduated from high school and continue to require instruction in employment, education/training, and/or independent living. Students may receive instruction in the community and/or in one or more of the businesses located in the facility.

We believe all individuals deserve daily opportunities to maximize their potential and learn skills that promote independence in their community. 

We provide community integration, employment training, education, independent living skills, recreational, and social skills, and other meaningful and productive activities in various settings.

18+ program

Post-Secondary Offerings:

• Transition Services
• Focus on Employment
• Independent Living Skills
• Education/Training
• Transportation Training
• Agency Linkage for Adult Services
• Hands-On Learning Environment

On-Campus Job Sites:

• The Burleson Cafe
• Does Calles Bike Shop
• Cordelia Special-Tees
• Edgewood Inspiration Gardens
• Burleson Boutique and Warehouse
• Front Office Training

Click here for a brochure

Free breakfast and lunch served to all students

Activities to help intellectually disabled individuals become more independent in daily and personal skills.

Adult Day Care provides meals, medical care, medication supervision, transportation, social and leisure activities, and personal care services.

Led by a Registered Nurse, our compassionate care professionals provide in-home support for children with disabilities such as spina bifida or cerebral palsy, as well as children with intellectual or developmental delays. These services may include assistance with feeding, transferring and repositioning, bathing or other daily needs.

Our goal as care professionals is to ensure that children with disabilities and special needs are receiving the care they need and the support they deserve. Experienced care professionals are ready to assist with:

• Bath visits
• Feeding
• Transferring/Repositioning
• Dressing
• Grooming
• Oral and personal hygiene
• Toileting
• Reporting conditions and changes to supervisory RN and/or physician

BrightStar Care can also provide pediatric nursing care for more advanced medical needs, as well as administer a wide range of therapies such as speech, physical and autism therapy.

Creating Unique Learning Opportunities.

Children and youth who experience blindness and visual impairment can learn to navigate the world in their own unique way. Our programs build confidence and independence through specialized curriculum, fostering relationships with peers, and mentoring.

We provide free services to children, youth, families, and professionals:

• Summer, holiday, and after-school programming
• Assistive technology, braille and tactile graphics lending libary
• Family and professional support and training
• Services for familes who choose home school or private school options
• Teen and young adult programs

All services are based on the Expanded Core Curriculum - vital skills for blind and visually impaired children and youth.

Our services are FREE of charge!

We serve children with vision disabilities from birth to 22 years of age, their families, and professionals who serve them.

For more information, call 210-531-1518 or email [email protected]. 

We partner with teens and young adults, including those with special needs, to gain life skills and retail experience by volunteering at San Antonio Threads.

While with us, team members learn skills such as client interactions, daily housekeeping, merchandising, and counting stock; all while gaining confidence and the skills they need to apply for a job out in our community.

Call for more information or to schedule an interview.

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.

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.

Trainers:

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

Click here for registration.

Click here for program dates and times.

Free

The Adult Continuing Education (ACE) program offers tutoring for adults with Down syndrome in the areas of reading, math, and writing.

All lessons are individualized to the level of each student. Each student gets his/her own academic binder with lessons chosen specifically for his/her abilities. This is an ideal one-on-one tutoring situation where the student receives individualized attention.

The process is simple. If a student is interested in participating in this program, an application is completed followed by an informal assessment performed by the director. This information is used to develop the academic lessons.

Students and tutors are matched based on personalities and availability of tutoring times. All lessons are created by the director.

Tutoring is available for those who are 18 years and older and is offered once a week for 90 minutes.

Volunteers are asked to complete an application and participate in an orientation.

Free.

The Texas A&M – San Antonio Autism Lifeline Links Program (ALL) is working to increase service capacity and eliminate wait times and barriers for individuals on the autism spectrum throughout the life. ALL will do this by working collaboratively and transparently to create a comprehensive person-centered system of awareness, early diagnosis, treatment and services to improve the opportunities and outcomes for individuals with autism and their families.

Vocational services for visually impaired

The Texas A&M – San Antonio Autism Lifeline Links Program (ALL) is working to increase service capacity and eliminate wait times and barriers for individuals on the autism spectrum throughout the life. ALL will do this by working collaboratively and transparently to create a comprehensive person-centered system of awareness, early diagnosis, treatment and services to improve the opportunities and outcomes for individuals with autism and their families.

The Texas A&M – San Antonio Autism Lifeline Links Program (ALL) is working to increase service capacity and eliminate wait times and barriers for individuals on the autism spectrum throughout the life. ALL will do this by working collaboratively and transparently to create a comprehensive person-centered system of awareness, early diagnosis, treatment and services to improve the opportunities and outcomes for individuals with autism and their families.

*Facility name: Vibrant Works

Vocational services for visually impaired

Learning to do things differently.

Vision loss and blindness changes how you approach the world, but it does not mean that you can't keep doing the things you enjoy. With the right tools and training you can be more independent than you thought possible.

We provide 5 free services:

• Independent Living Skills Training with Adaptive Aids
• Orientation and Mobility Training
• Counseling Sessions
• Low Vision Clinic, Eye Evaluation and Occupational Therapy Services
• Diabetes Self-Management Education

Wherever you are on the low vision spectrum, we have the resources and expertise to help you.

Services are FREE of charge!

To qualify, you must be 23 years or older and have low vision.

For more information, call 210-531-1547.

Creating Unique Learning Opportunities.

Children and youth who experience blindness and visual impairment can learn to navigate the world in their own unique way. Our programs build confindence and independence through specialized curriculum, fostering relationships with peers, and mentoring.

The Transition to Work program provides individualized vocational and job skills training. Students enroll through local school districts partnerships and parent referrals.

Students engage in a learning environment which encourages them to achieve their individual maximum potential. Students receive hands on learning through simulation of various career situations and job tasks.

Criteria:

• Students must be 16-22 years of age.
• Experience a vision or other disability.
• Be self-sufficient for toileting and eating.
• Travel independently.
• Demonstrate appropriate behavior.

For more information, call 210-531-1518 or email [email protected].