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CTD40: Happy Birthday from Stephanie Torreno

A birthday wish and kind words for Pen 2 Paper from Texas author Stephanie Torreno.

CTD40: Jordan’s Story

2017 policy intern Jordan Fogle looks back with fondness (somehow) on the 85th Legislative session.

Improving Safety For All Texas Students: Guiding Principles

CTD and others call on Gov. Abbott to protect the health, safety, and education of all Texas students. Read more about Improving Safety For All Texas Students: Guiding Principles

Pen 2 Paper: The Ones that Got Away May

Two works that we loved, but didn't make it to our 2017 finalist list: Nellie and June by Wendy Sheehan and Upon Considering Boob Privilege by Kimberly Jackson.

CTD40: Happy Birthday, from David Borden

Artist, author, and advocate David Borden recounts the ways CTD helped further his artistic and other pursuits (video). Read more about CTD40: Happy Birthday, from David Borden

Pen 2 Paper: The Ones that Got Away April

Two works that we loved, but didn't make it to our 2017 finalist list: excerpt from Mental Hospital by Ross Robbins and Extra Time on Tests by Stanley Toledo.

Pen 2 Paper: The Ones that Got Away March

A story that we loved, but didn't make it to our 2017 finalist list: Running Away from Home by Julie Whitehead.

CTD40: Kenneth’s Story

Some reflections from long time partner Kenneth Semien Sr. of the American Council of the Blind of Texas. Read more about CTD40: Kenneth’s Story

Pen 2 Paper: The Ones that Got Away February

Two poems that we loved, but didn't make it to our 2017 finalist list: Trauma's Shadow by Kae Bucher, and The Imperfect World, by Dr. Archana Kadam.

CTD40: 1983, A Banner Year for CTD

A CTD founder, Larry Johnson remembers the Disabled, but Able to Vote Campaign and other CTD successes from our early years.

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