Texas Disability History Collection

The interviewee, who wishes to remain anonymous, was born in Oklahoma in 1958. She attended high school in Abilene, Texas, then went to Texas Tech University. She became a paramedic and a fireman. When her son was diagnosed with autism, the interviewee and her husband helped to start the Denton County Autism Society. As part of her work, the interviewee co-wrote and pushed for the passage of a bill providing accommodations for Texas school children with disabilities. Though unsuccessful, the group helped to raise awareness of those with disabilities in Texas schools. She currently lives with her family in Flower Mound, Texas.