This webinar is sponsored by the NAPFA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative.Join NAPFA for an enlightening webinar with Erik Carter, Ph.D., the Luther Sweet Endowed Chair in Disabilities at Baylor University and executive director of the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities. Explore how Dr. Carter's groundbreaking research on faith, disability, and inclusion informs strategies for fostering belonging and full participation for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in schools, workplaces, communities, and congregations.
Parents, siblings, and other relatives are often the most enduring and important source of support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Dr. Carter’s work in this area focuses on understanding the expectations, experiences, relationships, services, and supports that will enable these families to thrive, offering invaluable insights for financial planners to enhance their practices and serve their clients effectively.
Erik Carter, Ph.D
Dr. Carter is the Luther Sweet Endowed Chair in Disabilities at Baylor University and executive director of the Baylor Center on Developmental Disabilities. His research and writing focus on principle-driven and research-based strategies for promoting full participation, belonging, and valued roles for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).