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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed six individuals to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD), with terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. The appointees include Edward Baffoe, Ph.D., Abigail Maddux, Wendy Maurer, and Ashley Sattler. Andrew Crim and Eric Shahid have been reappointed to their positions.
The TCDD is responsible for recommending changes in disability policies and programs, supporting a network of committees focused on people with disabilities, issuing awards to promote awareness, and ensuring compliance with disability-related laws.
Edward Baffoe, Ph.D., from Forney, serves as an assistant professor of Psychology at Tarrant County College Northeast. He participates in several advisory groups including the Periodicity Schedule Advisory Group for the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Family Advisory Council for Help Me Grow North Texas. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Ghana, Legon; a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Millersville University of Pennsylvania; and a Doctorate in Special Education, Developmental Disabilities and Autism from the University of North Texas.
Abigail Maddux resides in North Richland Hills and works as an administrative office assistant at Monkey Mouths, LLC. She is actively involved with the Down Syndrome Partnership of Tarrant County and volunteers as a panel presenter for A Look Ahead. Her educational qualifications include a Bachelor of General Studies from Northeastern State University.
Wendy Maurer from Conroe holds the position of Regional Business Development Manager at Cole Health. She co-founded Eagle Pass HEROES and South Texas All Abilities Center. Additionally, she serves on various boards including Project Beacon and Families for Effective Autism Treatment Houston. Maurer earned her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Sam Houston State University and her Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University.
Ashley Sattler hails from Beaumont where she works as a server and t-shirt creator at Stormies SnoNGo. She is recognized as a Southeast Texas Self Advocate with Arc of Greater Beaumont and graduated from Lumberton High School.
Andrew Crim operates out of Fort Worth as the director of education and professional development for the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is involved with several professional organizations such as the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions. Crim's educational credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UT Tyler and a Master’s degree in Education from UNT.
Eric Shahid is based in Somerville where he founded Shahid Center for Ability and Development. He has volunteered previously at Texas Children’s Hospital among other institutions. Shahid completed his education through the PATHS Certificate Program at Texas A&M University.