Disability and Inclusion Awareness Expo

ARCIL, Inc.

ARCIL is a private non-profit corporation dedicated to the advancement and full participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life.

City of San Marcos Parking Enforcement

The City of San Marcos Parking Enforcement department provides the enforcement of the City's accessible parking spaces for buildings and facilites.

City of San Marcos Transit Division

The City of San Marcos Transit division provides top quality, professional, effective, and timely transit services to the community through our partnership with Capital Area Rural Transportation Systems. Our Paratransit service is available to qualified individuals to help you get where you need to go.

Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities

The mission of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities is to further opportunities for persons with disabilities to enjoy full and equal access to live of independence, productivity, and self-determination.

Morgan's Wonderland Inclusion Initiative

Morgan’s Wonderland is the world’s first Ultra-Accessible™, fully-inclusive theme park.

Multi-Assistance Center at Morgan's Wonderland

The Multi-Assistance Center (M.A.C.) is the first of its kind! By providing health, living, and other resources to individuals with special needs and disabilities in one location, M.A.C. is here to help bridge the ability gap.

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Luling

Throughout the communities we serve, PAM Health offers hope and acts as a catalyst for achieving an optimal quality of life.

Parking Mobility

Parking Mobility is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community education and enforcement program designed to efficiently address accessible parking abuse in your community.

San Marcos School District Special Education Department

The San Marcos School District Special Education Department is leading the way for students to learn the necessary skills to reach independence and autonomy within their community.

Service Dogs, Inc.

Service Dogs, Inc. builds better lives for Texans overcoming challenges through partnerships with custom trained Assistance Dogs provided free of charge.

Southwest Americans With Disabilities Act Center

The Southwest's leading resource on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related disability rights laws.

Texas State Library and Archives Commission - Talking Book Program

The Talking Book Program (TBP) provides free library services to qualifying Texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities.

Texas Technology Access Program

The Texas Technology Access Program offers Assistive Technology (AT) demonstrations, support for AT acquisition, and a recycle/reuse program for dedicated medical equipment. Accessible video game equipment is also available through their short-term device loan program.

Texas Workforce Commission - Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services supports people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, maintain, and advance in meaningful employment.

United States Disability Chamber of Commerce

The vision of the United States Disability Chamber of Commerce is to create an environment that values the contributions of the disability community and empowers them to reach their full potential in the business world.

Question: Who is hosting this event?

Answer: The City of San Marcos and Texas State University will host the Disability and Inclusion Awareness Expo. 

Question: Is the event venue accessible according to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Answer: The San Marcos Activity Center is ADA accessible.

Question: Who can I contact to arrange special accommodations to attend this event.

Answer: You should contact ADARequest@sanmarcostx.gov

Question: Are service animals allowed at the event?

Answer: Yes, only service animals are allowed at the event.

Question: Will this be a fragrance-free event?

Answer: This is a facility open to the public, so we cannot guarantee that it will be fragrance-free.

Question: Will there be an ASL interpreter during the presentations?

Answer: Yes, an ASL interpreter will be available during the educational sessions. If an individual needs an ASL interpreter in the exhibition hall, please email ADARequest@sanmarcostx.gov.

Question: Is there accessible parking available?

Answer: Yes, accessible parking is available at the San Marcos Activity Center.

Question: How can small business owners benefit from attending this event?

Answer: This event will allow small business owners to gather information that can aid them in making their business ADA accessible and ADA compliant.

Question: Are face masks required at this event?

Answer: Guests do not have to wear a face mask at this event.

10:30 a.m. - Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Laws

Speaker: Marisa Demaya, Deputy Director, Southwest ADA Center

11:30 a.m. - In Need of Paratransit?

Speaker: Amy Cogdill, Transit Manager, City of San Marcos

12:30 p.m. - Name the Person With Disability

Speaker: Marisa Demaya, Deputy Director, Southwest ADA Center

1:30 p.m. - Question and Answer Panel

Various Speakers