Media Kit
Founded in 1978, the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities is the oldest and largest member-driven disability advocacy organization in the state. We take a multi-front approach to making Texas a leader in disability-related public policy and culture. Our work revolves around legislative advocacy, public awareness events and activities, and professional services.
Areas of policy expertise and experience include physical and technologic accessibility, civil rights, healthcare, and community living. Members of the media interested in leveraging our expertise or scheduling an interview about an upcoming event are encouraged to contact Dennis Borel at 512-478-3366 ext. 302.
Press Releases
- September 2018: New ACC Study Reveals Texas-Sized Disability Voting Bloc (with the REV UP Texas coalition)
- August 2018: O’Rourke, Valdez, Collier, Nelson to Speak at Texas Disability Issues Forum (with the REV UP Texas coalition)
- October 2017: Humans—and Other Animals—Thrive with Prosthetics at Disability Film Festival
- March 2017: Disability Community Warns Gov. Abbott of Block Grant, Per Capita Cap Risks
- February 2017: Coalition of Health and Human Services Advocates Calls for Protecting Health Care for Texans (with the Coalition of Health & Human Services Advocates)
CTD in the News
- Borel & Langer: A policy decision haunting Texas during coronavirus pandemic
March 28, 2020. Rio Grande Guardian. Community Attendants. Also appeared in the Gilmer Mirror, March 27 and the Corpus Christi Caller Times, March 31. - Letter to the Editor: Potential Disaster Would Compound Yet Another
February 28, 2020. Austin American-Statesman. Medicaid, coronavirus. Also appeared in the Dallas Morning News, March 1 - Guest Column: Dennis Borel: Keeping disabled citizens in mind in 2020
February 22, 2020. Waco Tribune-Herald. Medicare. Also appeared in Texas Insider February 25. - Op-Ed, Chase Bearden: What is the value of a life? Can you put a price tag on one?
January 24, 2020. El Paso Times. - Transportation department to address new scooter plans, concerns of disabilities committee
December 13, 2019. KXAN. Shared Micro-Mobility.
Resources for journalists writing about disability
- Disability Language Style Guide (National Center on Disability and Journalism)
- Reporting and Writing about Disabilities (National Disability Rights Network)
About Us
Our Staff
Based in Austin, CTD's staff is composed of dedicated individuals with and without disabilities.
Our Board
CTD's Board of Directors reflects the population of Texas in terms of types of disability, geographic representation, ethnicity, and income level.
Our History
Founded in 1978, CTD has grown to become the oldest and largest consumer-driven cross-disability organization in Texas.
Our Awards
Our work has earned praise from partners, clients, colleagues, and more.
Media Kit
Members of the media interested in leveraging our expertise or scheduling an interview about an issue or upcoming event are encouraged to contact Dennis Borel at 512-478-3366.
Annual Report
Learn about this year's advocacy and organizing activities, arts and community events, and more in our detailed, easy to read annual reports.
