Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities
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Center Spotlight
More NewsBrenna Colihan, a Senior at Baylor University living with multiple disabilities, has worked to ensure Baylor is accessible to all students across campus.
Levi Garza is a second-year graduate student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Baylor University. He invests his time and effort into making chemistry accessible to the visually impaired and those with mobility issues to increase inclusivity in science. Levi wants all people to have the opportunity to study chemistry if they desire. He is putting in efforts to ensure that all individuals have access to a diverse range of commonly used and highly practical options.
Dr. Megan Flores is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and a Center Affiliate. Dr. Flores received her master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and her Ph.D. in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. Dr. Flores is an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist. She currently serves on the Nominating Committee for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy and as Secretary for the Texas Physical Therapy Association. She also serves on the Robbins College Interprofessional Education (IPE) Committee.
As we celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March, Baylor Baseball featured the BCDD community members with disabilities and their families at the game on March 17. KWTX TV talked to BCDD's Dr. Kristen Padilla and shared community members throwing out the first pitch. Watch their report here.