Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing 

Back by popular demand, a dedicated sensory room will be available to attendees during Homecoming weekend, Nov. 6-7 at the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center. Through collaboration between the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing, the Department of Occupational Therapy, and the University’s Division of Marketing and Communications, the effort connects expertise in disability inclusion, occupational therapy and event communications to support guests with diverse sensory preferences.

There are two new opportunities to join our team and contribute to meaningful work that advances research, belonging, and community impact for people with disabilities and their families. Apply today or share with your networks.

The Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing brought together nearly 200 students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across six area school districts, along with various local employers, at the fourth annual Oso Able Conference on Friday, Oct. 2, at Baylor University's Foster Campus for Business and Innovation.

Kristen Padilla, Ph.D., Center director of strategic partnerships and community, is featured in the October 2026 issue of WACOAN Magazine as part of its People of Waco series. In the feature, Padilla shares how her work and community service allow her to support people with disabilities and their families while helping strengthen connections among local organizations and service providers. Read the full story on page 95.