Flourishing Together. The name of this newsletter captures well a core value of our Center. We are convinced that communities are enriched when people with and without disabilities can share their gifts, friendship, faith, and lives together. Our Center is invested in research and training that equips schools, churches, businesses, and cities to be accessible, inviting, and supportive communities. To be places of belonging and value for every member of the body. We encourage you to explore our website and social media to learn about the array of projects, programs, and people that contribute to this goal of flourishing together. We are proud to celebrate 10 years of impact! And we are eager to have you join us as we launch the next season of our Center’s work this fall. Have a wonderful summer!
- Erik Carter & Kristen Padilla
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- In May, the BCDD held our last caregiver training of the school year. This training was offered in Spanish and focused on supported decision-making for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are thrilled to provide monthly support to families of children with disabilities throughout the Waco community.
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The BCDD held a special evening for special educators in our community. Principals around the community nominated a special education teacher in their district for their amazing work and contributions to the lives of students with disabilities. Read more about the evening here.
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Join the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities for the Oso Able Transition to Adulthood Event! It will be a full-day event for young adults (ages 14-30) with disabilities, caregivers, educators, and transition-related service providers on October 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Hurd Welcome Center. Interested in attending? Complete the form linked here.
- Erik Carter was a keynote speaker at the Disability & the Church Conference hosted by Key Ministries. His talk was titled, Flourishing Together: Moving from Exclusion to Embrace.
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Join the BCDD at Cinemark Theater (2400 Creekview Dr., Waco, TX 76711) on Saturday, June 29, to watch Inside Out 2. A time has not been determined, but we will share it on the BCDD social media soon. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Come as you are for this showing of Inside Out 2! The house lights will be on, the volume will be lowered, and the captions will be on. You can move about the theater, stim, dance, or make sounds if needed.
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Researchers at the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities are often recruiting participants for research projects. Learn more below.
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Unlocking Independence
This study is currently accepting participants for a study on using a caregiver-implemented structured work system to promote independence in daily living skills for children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The study will be conducted in person (e.g., at Baylor University, Baylor CARE, or the participants' homes). To participate in this study, participants must be 5 years or older and have an intellectual or developmental disability diagnosis. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please get in touch with Renming Liu.
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As a passionate and dedicated Associate Professor of School Psychology at Baylor University, Dr. Sarah Mire has been a trainer for graduate and Ph.D. students aspiring to become scientist-practitioner school psychologists. Her journey in the field of psychology has been shaped by a deep-rooted fascination with human behavior and a commitment to understanding and supporting individuals with diverse needs.
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We encourage Baylor faculty and postdocs whose teaching, research, or interests focus on disability to consider affiliating with our Center. Learn more about what it means to become a faculty affiliate.
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As a passionate advocate for educational psychology and the transformative power of applied behavior analysis (ABA), Julie Hrabal strives to positively impact lives with developmental disabilities and aid in advancing their goals. Her wealth of experience, scholarly achievements, and commitment to teaching and research positively impact the lives of individuals and communities with disabilities.
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Sibling SUCCESS: Supporting Unique Collaborative Care to Encourage Shared Success is a service model in which siblings of children with autism are included within the behavioral interventions delivered to their brother or sister with autism. The team is offering two opportunities this summer in multiple locations. Please read below about both opportunities.
Sibling Workshop
Dr. Jessica Akers, associate professor of Educational Psychology and Center affiliate, along with her team, are offering a one-day, six-hour course for siblings only during the summer. This workshop will target behavioral strategies to enhance the quality of interactions with their sibling with autism.
Participants must live in TX and have a sibling with autism between the ages of 5 and 17. The participant must be between the ages of 5 and 17. For their full participation, a participant's family can earn up to $75 in Amazon gift cards.
The course will be held in the following locations:
June 3 - Corpus Christi, June 5 - Waco, June 6 - Lubbock, June 10 - Amarillo, June 13 - Rio Grande Valley, June 20 - El Paso
Practitioner Training
This three-hour workshop is designed to equip practitioners to effectively include siblings in the services they deliver to children with autism. BCBAs will receive three free continuing education units (CEUs). Upon completion, practitioners will also receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
This workshop will be held in the following locations:
June 4 - Corpus Christi, June 7 - Lubbock, June 11 - Amarillo, June 12 - Dallas, June 14 - Rio Grande Valley, June 17 - Austin, June 18 - Waco, June 21 - El Paso, June 28 -Houston
For more information, email siblingsuccess@baylor.edu or call 254-710-4444.
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The BCDD's mission is to promote the flourishing of people with disabilities, their families, and communities through compelling research, training, leadership, outreach, and clinical services. Our vision entails a future where people with disabilities and their families are provided with the necessary opportunities, support, services, and relationships to thrive in all facets of their lives and communities.
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Church Under the Bridge Evaluates Disability Inclusiveness |
Melody Escobar, a BCDD postdoctoral research associate with our Baylor Collaborative on Faith and Disability, helped Pastor Jimmy Dorrell evaluate disability inclusiveness among Church Under the Bridge members.
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