Welcome to the March issue of Flourishing Together. We are excited to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with you. We deeply value the gifts, friendship, and contributions of children and adults with disabilities throughout our region and state. Our lives are enriched when we can all live, learn, worship, and work in a community together. The Center will feature the insights and experiences of several individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the month. We also hope you will join us for our many upcoming events. Keep up with our social media and website for more information. We aspire to grow our interdisciplinary work and invite you to collaborate with us on research, training, programming, and community outreach.
- Erik Carter (Executive Director) & Kristen Padilla (Director)
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Our faculty and staff reception on January 31 was a time to celebrate our past and look ahead to our future. Read about the gathering and the next season of the Center’s work.
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Dr. Ommen from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland held an Academic Lecture attended by faculty, staff, and students of the Baylor community and spoke on Autism & Worship. Watch the Lecture here.
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Dr. Ommen also held a community talk, "Church through the Lens of Autism," for over 70 community members, which included church leaders, students, faculty, staff, individuals with autism, families connected to autism or disability, and the faith community. Watch the community talk here.
- Our February Equipping Educators training focused on teacher assessments and strategies to increase positive behaviors in the classroom. We are grateful for the many educators who joined us for this monthly training series!
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Our February Caregiver Training Series helped parents learn about Texas Medicaid Waivers for their children with disabilities. We are excited to come alongside families each month to support the various needs of parents of children with disabilities. For more information about this session, contact Kristen_Padilla@baylor.edu.
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We held our first BCDD Consortium meeting for faculty and postdocs at Baylor. Our conversation focused on the growing number of interdisciplinary projects related to disability. Join us for next month's meeting on Tuesday, March 26, from 3:30 – 4: 3o p.m. For more information about this meeting, contact Kristen_Padilla@baylor.edu.
- We are seeking a Program Manager for a new grant focused on equipping churches to welcome and embrace youth and young adults (ages 13 - 25) who experience disabilities and/or mental health challenges. Apply by March 11!
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Watch BU Baseball with the BCDD!
Baylor Baseball is featuring the BCDD in celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! We invite community members with disabilities and their families - along with Baylor faculty, staff, and students - to join us for the game. Community members with disabilities and family members who want to attend should contact Grace Casper by March 10 to receive a discount code for tickets.
March 17, 1 - 4 p.m.
Baylor Ballpark
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Dr. Pepper Hour hosted by the BCDD and DAPi Honor Society
The BCDD and Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society are partnering to celebrate accessibility week on campus and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Other student organizations involved with disability will be there as well. Come see us, meet new friends, and enjoy a Dr. Pepper Float!
March 19, 3 - 4 p.m.
Barfield Drawing Room
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BCDD Monthly Consortium Meeting
This gathering of Baylor faculty and postdocs is a time to discuss current issues and projects, meet colleagues interested in disability issues, and explore new collaborations.
March 26, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Marrs McLean Science Garden Level Rm. 14
Please RSVP by March 24
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Caregiver Training Series
Starting the Conversation about Sexual Education, Relationships and Dating for Your Child with IDD (hybrid)
Learn tips and resources for beginning the conversation with your child regarding sexual education and safety, relationships, and dating from Dr. Nick Winges-Yanez, Clinical Assistant Professor of Instruction at the Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS) - Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin.
March 28, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Location: In person location and Zoom link will be sent upon registration.
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Los Cuidadores Como Agentes De Cambio
Navegando los sistemas educativos y médicos: evaluación, diagnóstico, e intervención.
**SE PROVEERÁ COMIDA**
Marzo 28, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Lugar: Bell’s Hill Elementary (2100 Ross Ave.)
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Disability & Church: A Conversation
Join us for a gathering to explore ways of fostering belonging in the congregation for people with and without disabilities.
April 17, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hurd Welcome Center
RSVP required
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Dr. Kristen Muller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Center affiliate. Dr. Muller’s schooling and experiences influenced her primary research focus on identifying appropriate assessment and intervention methods for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are non-speaking or who have minimal verbal skills. This area of research has become a passion she enjoys and continues to share with families and students.
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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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Church Stories: Learning from Parents of Children and Youth with Disabilities |
The Center is invested in helping faith communities welcome and embrace children with disabilities and their families. We are excited about our new Accessible Worship as One project, funded through an implementation grant from the Lily Endowment under their Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative. As part of this project, we want to hear the church stories of families throughout central Texas. This will help us develop a new and flexible framework for designing accessible worship and other congregational activities that meaningfully engage children with disabilities and their families.
The purpose of our new Church Stories study is to understand the church experiences and insights of parents of children and youth with developmental disabilities. We will address the following research questions:
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- What are the church experiences of children with disabilities and their families?
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What factors impact meaningful participation for young people with disabilities and their families?
- How are parents navigating the faith formation of their children with disabilities?
- What advice and requests do parents have for churches in this area of ministry?
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Nori Ryland is a fifth-year doctoral candidate in the School Psychology program within the Department of Educational Psychology. Her research interests include supporting the sustained implementation of evidence-based practices and behavioral evidence-based interventions when working with low-income and economically marginalized populations. Her passion for helping kids and families has been of interest to Nori throughout her schooling, and now she is able to live out her passion through her work in schools.
READ MORE...
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The BCDD is accepting applications for individual counseling services for children and adolescents. Counseling can help children who are experiencing challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, or other social-emotional needs. Sessions are held weekly and are conducted in person at the BCDD Clinic. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Call the Clinic at (254) 710-7677 or email bcdd@baylor.edu to schedule an appointment.
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The reason for giving to the BCDD goes beyond just donating money; it funds research for children with a developmental disability so they can flourish in their lives. It doesn't stop there; it also helps fund those resources for kids to learn about transitioning from childhood to adulthood. The BCDD envisions a future where people with disabilities and their families have the opportunities, support, services, and relationships to thrive in all aspects of their lives and communities. By donating, you are a central part of making this all happen. Donate Today!
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Heart O' Texas Down Syndrome Walk
The Heart of Texas Down Syndrome Network is excited to host the 10th Annual Walk for Down Syndrome!
March 23, 2 - 4 p.m.
Hewitt Park
The Huddle - Hang out for Unique individuals with Developmental Disabilities Learning & Engaging
The Huddle is a monthly social group for adults (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The group meets at Bitty and Beau’s from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month. Registration is open for anyone interested! For more information, please get in touch with Dr. Alison Prahl at baylorLIDSlab@gmail.com.
March 26, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Bitty & Beau's Coffee Shop (110 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701)
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