Universal Changing Places near
The MCU is one of the first attendant run, mobile, self-contained, and environmentally controlled changing and toileting facility in the United States.
Why is it needed?
There are 232,627 individuals within San Antonio with one or more disabilities. Of these people, there are roughly 117,000 who struggle with living on their own or taking care of themselves on a day-to-day basis. Many of these individuals see lack of appropriate changing and toileting facilities as a significant barrier hindering them from community experiences.
Accessible toilets do not provide these individuals with the room or equipment needed, requiring them to be physically lifted onto toilets or changed on bathroom floors, backseats of cars, or even the hot pavement. These ill-equipped and unsanitary environments can lead to injury or infection. These risks lead to decisions of non-participation.
By offering our disabled community access to the MCU, we have the ability to open up new experiences to you and/or your loved ones to participate and enjoy events and venues not previously available. Imagine this barrier being removed and attending your first Concert, Play, Rodeo, Festival or Museum. That is precisely why we developed the MCU!
What is it?
The Mobile Changing Unit (MCU) program features a 20 foot trailer with changing and toileting facilities to meet the needs of those with ambulatory disabilities or who require additional changing and toileting assistance. The MCU includes:
- Power Hoist/Hoyer Lift for safe transfers
- Height Adjustable Universal Changing Table
- Handheld Shower Head
- ADA Toilet with Handlebars
- Height Appropriate Sink
- HVAC (Air Conditioning / Heat)
Click here to learn how you can get the MCU at your event, rental requirements and the Mobile Changing Unit Event / Location Schedule
Notice
San Antonio Public Library locations have resumed normal service every day of the week.
- Contact-Free Pickup and free outdoor WiFi remain available.
- Click here for hours and other details.
- Free Wi-Fi is available outside of 28 of its 30 locations daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM in an effort to serve those who do not have reliable broadband internet access at home. (The two exceptions are the Pruitt Branch Library and Briscoe Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.)
- Texana/Genealogy services are still available only by phone, email, or through Ask MySAPL.
580,257 volumes, including an extensive collection of Non-fiction located on the 2nd floor, Fiction located on the 5th floor, Media, Express and the Latino Collection and Resource Center located on the 1st floor, and Texana/Genealogy located on the 6th floor.
Special needs services and collections-including equipment are also available at the library-including the recent addition of the Children's Low Vision Reading Room on the 3rd floor.
The library contains an art gallery on the 1st floor with exhibits scheduled thought the year. As you explore the library you will also notice a number of art pieces from the library's collection situated throughout the library's seven-floor. On the 2nd floor, you can find the Marie Swartz Art Resource Center, which in partnership with the Southwest School of Art serves as the library of record for the School's BFA degree program.
VIA: 3, 4, 90, 95, 96, 97
Adult Changing Station available on the first floor of the Central Library across from the circulation desk.
Outside Wi-Fi Access 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Computer Use
Hemisfair’s public restrooms are ADA-compliant and wheelchair accessible.
The restroom, which provides an adult-sized changing table for individuals weighing 60-350 lbs., is located inside Hemisfair’s business office at 630 E. Nueva and can be accessed through a park-facing external door.
Hemisfair is designed to accommodate all ages and abilities.
Free parking is available in the S. Alamo and Martinez Street lots for any vehicle with disabled license plates.
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| Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
The River Authority has a restroom with a universal changing area that is located at the new San Pedro Creek Culture Park, located at the St. James AMEC Culture Crossing area between Commerce St. and Houston St.
Offering San Antonio and Bexar County seniors 60+ comprehensive resource facilities.
Adult Changing Table available at this site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Computer Use
| Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
by Morgan’s Wonderland Inclusion Foundation (MWIF)
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.
Morgan’s Wonderland became the world’s first Ultra-Accessible™, fully-inclusive theme park.
Morgan’s boundless love and ability to soar above her physical and cognitive challenges were the true inspiration for Morgan’s Wonderland.
The park’s overwhelming success and Morgan’s ongoing positive influence have created many other opportunities for inclusion, such as Morgan’s Inspiration Island splash park, Morgan’s Wonderland Camp, Morgan’s Wonderland Sports, and The Multi-Assistance Center at Morgan’s Wonderland, The MAC.
You will find the Adult Changing Stations in the Family Restrooms
Dan Markson Park is specially designed to provide playground equipment and other amenities for people with special needs. People of all ages and abilities can enjoy the fun playground, which includes an “Inclusive Whirl”, an “Accelerator Swing”, colorful sensory panels, audio-feedback musical instruments, and much more! There is a large shade canopy over the play area, so kids and adults can enjoy the fun even in the hot summer.
The park also includes an ADA-accessible restroom with an adult changing table, an outdoor amphitheater for small gatherings, as well as a drinking fountain, accessible benches, picnic tables, and more.
The Maverick Creek Greenway is also accessible from Dan Markson Park. Maverick Creek Greenway provides walkable and bikeable access to UTSA (to the north), and the popular Huesta and Leon Creek Greenway trail systems to the south, The trailhead area includes a trail map, bike repair station, trash cans, bike racks, and a mutt-mitt dispenser.
Amenities
• Inclusive playground features
• Shade canopy
• Outdoor amphitheater (seats approximately 30)
• .75 mile Greenway Trail for Walkers, joggers, bicycles, etc. (not including trail connections to the south)
• Drinking fountain
• Bike Rack and Bike Repair Station
• Picnic Table and Benches
• ADA-Accessible Restroom with adult changing station
Click here to contact Parks & Recreation Department
Changing table available for adults & babies in the family restroom facility.
Click here to complete the form and a Guest Care Center Specialist will be in contact with you within 24 hours.
The Guest Care Center is open daily 11am – 8pm. If you need immediate assistance, the Guest Care Center can be reached directly at 210-664-3348.
Changing table available for adults & babies in the family restroom facility.
Click here to complete the form and a Guest Care Center Specialist will be in contact with you within 24 hours.
The Guest Care Center is open daily 11am – 8pm. If you need immediate assistance, the Guest Care Center can be reached directly at 210-664-3348.