FYI- MDB From: Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities <bcdd(a)baylor.edu&gt; Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00 AM To: Burke, Mack <Mack_Burke(a)baylor.edu&gt; Subject: Flourishing Together: The Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities Newsletter [Baylor University Mark]<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/vmucqcb> [Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities]<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/bfvcqcb> [Flourishing Together - Newsletter of BCDD]<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/r7vcqcb> 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 University]<https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/bj2cqcb>   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> GIVE TO THE CENTER <https://t.e2ma.net/click/n4ydth/br00xghc/bn9cqcb> Your generous giving helps us expand our impact in the areas of education, faith, families, transition to adulthood, and many more. Please consider donating to help advance this faithful work in more widespread ways. 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