Our Board
CTD's Board of Directors reflects the population of Texas in terms of types of disability, geographic representation, ethnicity, and income level.
Executive Committee:
- President: Sean Pevsner*, Arlington, Whitburn & Pevsner, PLLC
- Vice President: Maria R. Palacios*, Houston, Houston Commission on Disability
- Secretary: Kenneth Semien, Sr.*, Beaumont, President of the Beaumont Area Council of the Blind
- Treasurer: Jet Schuler, Tyler, Owner of Touch of CLASS
At Large Members:
- Region 1: Alina Arredondo, LMSW*, El Paso, Volar Center for Independent Living
- Region 2: Francis Key*, Lubbock, Carden Law Office
- Region 3: Darren Bates*, Austin, Founder & President of Darren Bates, LLC
- Region 4:
- Region 5: Marshall Burns*, Corpus Christi, self-advocate
- Region 6: Sean Pevsner*, Arlington, Whitburn & Pevsner, PLLC
- Region 7: Maria R. Palacios*, Houston, Houston Commission on Disability
- Region 8: Jet Schuler, Tyler, Owner of Touch of CLASS
*PWD **Parent of a PWD
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 Chase Bearden at info@txdisabilities.org.
Annual Report
Learn about last year's advocacy and organizing activities, arts and community events, and more in our detailed, easy to read annual reports.
