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From: Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities <bcdd(a)baylor.edu>
Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00 AM
To: Burke, Mack <Mack_Burke(a)baylor.edu>
Subject: Flourishing Together: The Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities
Newsletter
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Welcome Note...
With summer soon drawing to a close, we are already looking ahead to the start of another
wonderful school year. As a Center committed to identifying and disseminating best
practices in education, we are excited about the array of new school-based projects,
studies, and workshops that will launch this fall. We believe every student with a
disability deserves a high-quality education marked by the three R’s—rigor, relevance, and
relationships. This involves accessing rigorous instruction, participating in relevant
learning experiences, and developing meaningful relationships with peers and teachers.
When we do this work well, we can change the trajectories of all students. You can learn
more about our education-focused projects
here<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/7zwcqcb>;. In the meantime, we hope you
enjoy the remaining weeks of summer with family, friends, and community.
- Erik Carter & Kristen Padilla
CENTER HIGHLIGHTS
* Three Center staff members spoke at the 2024 Transitioning Students to Achieve
Independence through Career Education (TAVAC)
Conference<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/nsxcqcb>;, which was held in
Waco. Erik Carter's keynote was titled, "The Road to Employment for
Transition-Age Youth: Postures, Practices, and Partnerships that Matter Most." Grace
Casper presented about employing people with disabilities. MacKenzie Wicker spoke on
"Interventions to Support Employment-Related Transferable Skills for Individuals with
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities."
* We exhibited<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/3kycqcb> our faith and
disability research and resources at the annual Alleluia Conference, hosted by our
colleagues at the Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies.
* Our Sibling SUCCESS summer
camp<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/jdzcqcb>--held at our community
clinics--supported brothers and sisters of children with autism.
* We look forward to welcoming back our student fellows and Baylor students after a
relaxing summer break.
SAVE THE DATES
* We are excited to host the second annual Community Field
Day<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/z5zcqcb> (Registration is now open)!
This event will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at McLane Stadium.
Youth and adults with developmental disabilities ages 12 and older and their families are
invited to enjoy field games and learn about how to take care of their health. This event
is co-sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society, with Congressman Pete Sessions as
the Honorary Chair.
* A Special Starry Night<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/fy0cqcb> will
take place on Saturday, December 7, at the Hurd Welcome Center! We are co-hosting this
event with The Arc of McLennan County and the Heart of Texas Autism Network (HOTAN). The
evening will include dinner, dancing, sensory Santa, and a sensory room for those who
prefer a quieter atmosphere.
* The OsoAble Transition to
Adulthood<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/vq1cqcb> will be held this fall
on October 10 at the Hurd Welcome Center. This full-day event is tailored for adolescents
and young adults aged 13-30 with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their
parents, educators, and service providers. It aims to provide valuable information about
postsecondary opportunities for transition-aged youth and young adults with IDD. Don't
overlook this chance to learn new tips and connect with others who share your interests.
[Save the date for OSO ABLE on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Hurd Welcome Center at Baylor
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
[Dr. Tracey Jones]<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/rb3cqcb>
Dr. Tracey Jones is passionate about bilingual education and promoting linguistic
diversity. With a career spanning more than 25 years, she cares deeply about creating
inclusive educational environments for all students, including those with disabilities.
Dr. Jones serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor University, where she
specializes in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Bilingual
Education. Her contributions to the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities (BCDD)
continue to be substantial. As a Faculty Affiliate, she helps lead the Center’s
Spanish-language caregiver training series.
READ MORE...<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/733cqcb>
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<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/nw4cqcb>;.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
[Janie Contreras]<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/3o5cqcb>
Janie Contreras-Muñoz is filled with anticipation about the many opportunities that lie
ahead. As she enters her final year as a doctoral candidate in the School Psychology
program at Baylor University, she is deeply involved in research and training that impacts
the lives of diverse families. Her work focuses on enhancing the social well-being of
families dealing with various health conditions and developmental disabilities. She also
serves as a Student Fellow with the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities (BCDD).
READ MORE...<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/jh6cqcb>
PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH
Researchers at the Baylor Center for Developmental
Disabilities<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/z96cqcb> are often recruiting
participants for research projects. Learn more below.
Caregivers AID (Assisting Development of Independent Daily Living Skills)
Renming Liu is seeking 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). 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<mailto:renming_liu1@baylor.edu>.
Family FOCUS
Family FOCUS: Future Oriented Collaboration and United Support is a service model in which
a Goal Selection Guide is being created. The purpose of Family FOCUS is to help families
plan for the future of their child with autism. The purpose of this guide is to serve as a
checklist or roadmap for families evaluating their plans for their child’s future. For
questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Jessica
Akers<mailto:Jessica_Akers@baylor.edu>. CLICK HERE FOR THE
SURVEY<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/f27cqcb>
Student-Developed Self-Management Interventions Aimed at Improving Self-Management
Behaviors of Students with IDD
Dr. Patrick Mallory, a postdoctoral research associate in the Educational Psychology
Department, is conducting a study to evaluate the effectiveness of student-developed
self-management interventions aimed at improving self-management behaviors of students
with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability (IDD). This includes enhancing skills
such as staying on-task, completing tasks, and organization skills. If you are interested
or would like to receive more information about the study, please email Patrick
Mallory<mailto:Patrick_Mallory@Baylor.edu>.
Learning a Second Language
Doctoral student Monse Austin is conducting a research study to teach vocabulary in a
foreign language to children with autism or a developmental or intellectual disability. To
sign up, please email Monse<mailto:Monse_Austin@baylor.edu> at
Monse_Austin(a)baylor.edu.
[conducting a research study to teach a foreign language using technology to children with
autism or a developmental or intellectual disability. Call 254.710.7677 to sign
up]<mailto:monse_austin@baylor.edu?subject=research%20study>
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