Pat Pound

Pat is a disability consultant after spending 30 years in disability policy with the State of Texas. She is currently working with the Open Doors Organization, Continental Airlines, University of Texas Department of Nursing, National Fire Prevention Association and a local company with a GPS video information device.

Pat served as a Presidential appointee to the National Council on Disability for eight years involved in research in technology, emergency management, employment, transportation, and civil rights.

During her state service, Pat served as the Executive Director of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities where she analyzed legislation and regulations regarding impact on people with disabilities. She also supervised a successful program to recognize media for positive depiction of people with disabilities.

Pat was the founding President of the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities and served as a Governoral appointee to the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities in the early 80's.

Pat lives in Austin with her husband and has a 26-year-old son. She enjoys technology, weaving and creating universal access to games and puzzles.