We are excited to announce that the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities is now the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing. Our new name better reflects the breadth and focus of our work—creating pathways for people with and without disabilities, families, and communities to flourish in all aspects of life together.
October also marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month—a time to celebrate the contributions of employees with disabilities and commit to building inclusive workplaces.
As we embrace our new name and future direction, we remain committed to advancing research, education, and partnerships that open pathways to belonging and flourishing in schools, workplaces, congregations, and communities.
—Erik Carter and Kristen Padilla
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- Congratulations to Kari Maddox on her new role as Program Manager for the Raising Texas Voices project. This project focuses on how different generations of Texans with developmental disabilities and their families view and pursue advocacy.
- In the months ahead, you will begin to see our new name and refreshed look reflected across our website, digital platforms, and materials. As you share about the Center with others, we invite you to introduce our new name and resources.
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dalila Ochoa and Tracey R. Jones shared about the Center's programs for Spanish-speaking families during a live interview on KWOW-FM La Ley 104.1. They highlighted our monthly Spanish-speaking family support group, research-based resources, and community events that create spaces where families feel seen, supported, and connected. We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate culture, community, and belonging while spotlighting the ways our Center walks alongside families raising children with disabilities.
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There is still time to register for the Oso Able - Flourishing Futures: Navigating Transition Together conference! It is designed to support young people with disabilities as they transition into adulthood. Oso Able brings together educators, families, healthcare providers, service agencies, and community leaders to explore how collaborative networks can transform the transition process. Registration is open until October 10.
- Join us on October 29 in MMSCI 176 from 3:30-5 p.m. for our monthly consortium meeting. Baylor faculty are invited to gather with colleagues from across campus who are passionate about research, teaching, and service that impact the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.
- We invite Baylor students to join us at the Hurd Welcome Center for Imago Dei, a weekly Bible study and social gathering time for adults with and without intellectual disabilities. Stop by Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. throughout the semester!
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The Center will participate in the Baylor homecoming parade again this year with a new theme and decorated float. We will also be sponsoring a sensory room at the Hurd Welcome Center to offer breaks from the festivities during the event. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Students from occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis, and school psychology recently came together for an interdisciplinary rotation at the Center's clinic. The experience, now in its second year, gives students a real-world look at how multiple disciplines work together to support children and families.
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The Center's Collaborative on Faith and Disability welcomed acclaimed author and speaker Amy Julia Becker for two events that drew participants from across the country. Over two days, Becker guided parents, self-advocates, ministry leaders, and church members in conversations that reimagined both family life and church life with disability.
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Baylor STEPS Program (Supporting Transition and Empowering Post-Secondary Success) is currently recruiting youth and young adults, ages 13-21 years old, with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The program administers high-quality, holistic assessments, develops individualized planning, and offers thorough collaboration with clients, families, and educators. Baylor STEPS aims to provide personalized, actionable recommendations that support postsecondary success for youth and young adults with IDD across working, learning, and living environments. For more information, please contact BU_transition@baylor.edu.
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The RUBI Parent Training Program is a nine-week virtual course in Spanish for caregivers of children with autism. It gives parents practical strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and build positive routines at home. Families learn how to use rewards, set up daily schedules, and respond to their child in ways that make life less stressful and more joyful.
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Family CARE provides parents and caregivers of children with autism with evidence-based, practical daily strategies. Through parent training workshops and one-on-one coaching, it helps families build structured routines and support children in achieving their goals. In September, 51 caregivers participated in workshops held in Waco, Temple, and Abilene. In October, two parent training sessions will be offered: Waco—Saturday, October 11, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; Canton—Saturday, October 18, 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
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We are faithfully working to serve our community well and wisely. We need your support and partnership to promote the flourishing of people affected by disabilities.
We invite you to consider making a gift to advance this important work.
Your support helps us:
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- Conduct groundbreaking research to develop best practices.
- Expand community clinics and provide accessible resources.
- Facilitate research and training for schools, congregations, and workplaces.
- Ensure every person with a disability can thrive in the ways that matter most.
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