Interns & Volunteers
Current Opportunities
None at this time
Past Interns & Volunteers
Evan Weinstein
Policy Intern (2022 interim)
Evan is currently a full-time Master’s student studying Education Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. Outside of his internship, he works as a graduate assistant for in Student Leadership Development for University Housing at UT and as a lifeguard at UT-Austin. Evan's academic and professional interests include advocating for students with disabilities within and outside the classroom. This is his passion because he grew up with autism, and is always thinking about his identity growing up on the spectrum with his own challenges, and with a supportive family. His other educational interests include Higher Education, Jewish education, and areas of public education including standardized testing, progressive education, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools. Hook ‘em Horns and Go Noles!
Spencer Cook
Policy Intern (2018 interim)
Spencer is a designer and consultant who's worked on everything from large scale sporting arenas to one-off, hand crafted furniture pieces. After nearly a decade in architecture and design, Spencer realized that he was ignoring one of his most valuable assets: his experience as a person with a disability. Since that revelation, he's become a licensed Registered Accessibility Specialist and a volunteer policy researcher CTD. He believes that as designers learn about the needs of their most unique users, their projects become stronger and more usable for everyone.
Jennifer Bracy
2018 Film Fest Intern
Jennifer's help with volunteer management, film screening, logistics, promotion, and more was critical to the success of the 2018 Film Festival. So we hired her! Read more
Erika Lawn
Film Fest Intern (2014- 2017)
From outreach to volunteer management, Erika has provided valuable help for the Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival. Read more
Eden Keig
2017 Summer Intern
Jordan Fogle
Policy Intern (2017 Legislative Session)
Michael Hart
Policy Intern (2015 Legislative Session)
Josselyn Sosa
Film Fest Intern (Summer 2013)
With Seeing Eye dog Nasha in tow, Josselyn spent a month working on outreach and publicity for the 2013 Film Festival. Read more
Sydney Paschall
Policy Intern (2013 Legislative Session)
An invaluable member of the CTD advocacy team in 2013, Syndey analyzed policy, made legislative visits, contributed to community organizing efforts, and much more. Read more
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.