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📣Help us welcome our interns by dropping words of encouragement in the comments and supporting our partners who are helping shape our workforce!!📣

We are incredibly proud of our interns who are starting their summer programs this week! For the next 7 weeks, they will be learning so much, and we can't wait to hear about their journey.

Thank you to our community partners for providing our interns with hands-on experience, professional guidance, and real-world skills. We are honored to have you in our CISHOT Community.

🎨 Calling All Artists with Disabilities! 🎨

There’s still time to submit your work for the Disability in the Arts Celebration hosted in partnership with Art Center Waco and the Waco Committee for People with Disabilities.

We invite artists with disabilities of all ages and experience levels to share their creativity through any medium—painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital art, fiber arts, mixed media, and more.

This celebration is an opportunity to showcase your talents, share your perspective, and help our community recognize the important contributions of artists with disabilities.

📅 Submission deadline: June 20
🎨 All media types welcome

Know an artist who should apply? Tag them below or share this post!

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyCW7Mq34y4iWM3WrxKwslWV7BS9wSWofOTpdr4btsZxcxeA/viewform

Calling all artists! We are partnering with Art Center Waco and the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing to host an exhibit dedicated to the amazing talents of our disability community.

We invite artists of *all experience levels* to submit their work, whether you are a professional working artist, an emerging artist growing your portfolio, or someone who simply loves creating art and wants to share it with others.

All forms of artistic expression are welcome! To learn more about the exhibit, visit https://bit.ly/4udwBE2

Ready to submit your application? Fill out the form at https://forms.gle/MHtrrUMHYNUNs8nTA

If you need assistance or have any questions, email [email protected]

We need your help to make Community Field Day a success!

Join us for the third annual Community Field Day on Saturday, April 18, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at McLane Stadium—an evening of fun, connection, and community for youth and adults (ages 12+) with developmental disabilities and their families.

This special event brings people together for field games, health resources, and meaningful moments of belonging—but it wouldn’t be possible without volunteers like you.

👉 We are actively looking for volunteers to help support activities, welcome families, and create a positive, inclusive experience for all.

Sign up to volunteer here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=NfvSImolm0W89Nwj1C3ApCDrmuaiIHFEoEokC2A17OpUMkJJQ0o5WlBOSktaSzkyMUUyREo4UEVVWS4u

Community Field Day is co-sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society, with Congressman Pete Sessions serving as Honorary Chair.

Help us create a space where everyone belongs—we hope you’ll join us!

Join us for the third annual Community Field Day!

On Saturday, April 18, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at McLane Stadium, youth and adults (ages 12+) with developmental disabilities and their families are invited to enjoy an evening of fun, field games, and learning about ways to support health and well-being.

We are grateful to partner with the National Down Syndrome Society , with Congressman Pete Sessions serving as Honorary Chair.

Come be part of a joyful, inclusive community experience—we would love to see you there!

Closed-toed shoes are required to participate. The event is free with registration: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=NfvSImolm0W89Nwj1C3ApCDrmuaiIHFEoEokC2A17OpUMjRIWE9VNUJINU9aN01QVDNSRzk1UFY1Ry4u&route=shorturl

Join us next week for our March Community Meeting! We will be continuing the conversation around events and advocacy from our February meeting. We can't wait to see you all there!

If you are unable to join in-person, you can still attend on Zoom.
https://baylor.zoom.us/j/82980891022?pwd=13R4pNpa2PLXBmofiJLKAdtwLGElmI.1

Meeting ID: 829 8089 1022
Passcode: 427087

Save the Date: Celebrating 50 Years of IDEIA!

Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)—a landmark federal law that transformed education by ensuring students with disabilities have the right to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. For five decades, IDEIA has opened doors to learning, belonging, and opportunity for millions of students and their families.

Date: March 23, 2026
Time: 1:00–2:00 PM
Location: Moody School of Education Courtyard

Students from Baylor’s Educational Psychology Department have been hard at work creating original posters responding to the powerful prompt: “Because of IDEIA…” Their work reflects the lasting impact of this legislation on classrooms, communities, and lives.

Hosted in collaboration with the Educational Psychology Department, enjoy refreshments, vote for your favorite student poster, and celebrate the legacy and future of inclusive education. We hope you will join us in honoring this milestone and the progress it represents.

Wild Lights presented by Members Choice Credit Union returns to Cameron Park Zoo this weekend, bringing millions of twinkling lights, glowing displays, and holiday magic around every corner. ✨

Grab your family and stroll through the brightest event of the season! 🎄
https://www.cameronparkzoo.com/event/wild-lights-2/