AWARDS
- “Who’s Who Among Blind Texans,” presented by American Council of the Blind of Texas: 2011
- “Dallas Star Citizen Award,” presented by Dallas Mayor’s Committee On The Employment of People With Disabilities: 2001
- “Barbara Jordan Media Award,” presented by the Texas Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities: 2000
HONORS
- Member: Texas Rangers Ballpark Project, Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Advisory Committee: current
- Member: AT&T Stadium Project, Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Advisory Committee: 2005-2009
- Judge: Texas State Accessibility Awards: Accessibility Professionals’ Association: 2010, 2013
- Judge: “Barbara Jordan Media Awards”: Texas Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities: 2003
LEADERSHIP
- Chairperson: Arlington Mayor’s Committee on People With Disabilities: 1998-current
- Founding Member: Arlington Mayor’s Committee on People With Disabilities: 1994-1998
- President: Texas Association of Mayors’ and County Committees For People With Disabilities: 1999-2003
- Vice-President: Texas Association of Mayors’ and County Committees for People With Disabilities: 1998-1999
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- National Speakers’ Association of North Texas: 2012-current
- Special Transit Advisory Board, Arlington, Texas: 1995-2001, 2002-2003
- North Central Texas Council of Governments, Regional Transportation Coordination Task Force: 2006-2007
- Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities, National Steering Committee: 2000-2003
- Texas Association on Higher Education and Disability: 1999-2002
