Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing 

The Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing offers individual counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults. Counseling can support individuals experiencing challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and other social or emotional goals.

The Texas Chapter of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDDTX) recognized outstanding leaders and advocates in the field during its 50th annual convention held Aug. 18-21 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Among this year’s honorees was Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing Director Kristen Padilla, Ph.D., recipient of the 2026 Helen G. FitzSimmons Leadership Award.

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.

We are currently hiring for:

• Assistant/Associate Research Scientist
• Associate Director of Resource Strategy and Development

These positions will play an important role in supporting the Center’s growing network of research, programs, partnerships, events, and initiatives as we continue working to equip communities and promote flourishing for all.

How have you and your family experienced belonging at church?

Researchers at the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing are seeking Texas parents and caregivers of adolescents (ages 15–21) with disabilities, mental health conditions, and/or chronic illnesses to participate in a research study exploring church belonging. Whether your church has been a place of deep support or there's room to grow, we want to hear your story.