MACER Category: Community

Carter Training and Development Services – Provides training, education, and job skills necessary for individuals ages 14 through adulthood to achieve meaningful employment

San Antonio Fire Department, Fire Prevention and Public Education Divisions – A dedicated to increasing fire safety, prevention, and community awareness through outreach and educational programs.

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District – The public health agency serving the City of San Antonio and Bexar County. The responsibility of the local health department is to provide public health programs.

San Antonio Legal Services Association (SALSA) – A corps of attorney volunteers coordinated by professional staff to provide free civil legal services to those with limited means and those who are vulnerable or at-risk. We recruit, train, and support the volunteer attorneys who represent SALSA’s clients – low income individuals and families – without charge.

Brighton Center – Provides intervention services for children with disabilities in San Antonio through therapy, specialized skills training, early childhood education, parent workshops, and education advocacy. Programs offered are Early Childhood Education, Pediatric Therapy, Parent Workshops, and Education Advocacy.

University of Texas at San Antonio – UTSA at The MAC is The Evaluation and Research Coordinating Center that monitors and evaluates the efficacy of MAC programs, services, and research and an active partner in providing information and guidance to The MAC to inform growth.

The Arc of San Antonio – Provides Family Support Services, Community Services Case Management, Community Living Assistance and Support Services case management, and has an Adult Life Enrichment program serving members with IDD.

St. Mary’s University Law School: Center for Legal and Social Justice – Clinical and pro bono programs; assisting disadvantaged individuals with legal issues. Students may perform important legal work and gain a better understanding of the legal processes while helping those in need through opportunities.

San Antonio Food Bank – Fighting hunger is the number one priority of the Food Bank, but it also seeks to educate and aid in many other ways. A variety of programs and resources is available to families, individuals, seniors, children, and military members in need.

Reaching Maximum Independence – Assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities reach their maximum level of independence. This is accomplished on both the program and individual level through a spectrum of services to include: 10 group homes, three apartment living sites, host home companion support, a dynamic day program called Life Enrichment Program. The services … Read more