My name is Temilade Adesina and I am currently an MA student in the Applied Disability Studies program in the Leadership, Diversity, Community, and Culture (LDCC) specialization in Brock University. My research interests include evaluating the mental wellbeing of disabled students in higher education. As a Graduate research assistant in Mullins lab, I am working towards the PARN event. Besides Academics, I enjoy trading, writing and composing songs, listening to music and shopping. I hope to keep advocating for inclusive education in promoting policy that makes higher education accessible to disabled students.

Megan Babiski is a master of arts student in the Applied Disability Studies program, specializing in Leadership, Diversity, Community, and Culture. Their research examines the perspectives of autistic post-secondary students who have experienced trauma. As an autistic, white student who identifies as non-binary (she/they), Megan brings both personal and academic insights to their work. She is involved in the Participatory Advocacy Research Network (PARN) and contributes to research on autistic perspectives of ABA. Additionally, she provides guest lectures to ABA students on autistic perspectives of ABA.

I am Amanda Bailey, an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) and Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE). I am a PhD student in Education specializing in Critical Policy Equity and Leadership Studies at Western University. I have my MA from the Applied Disability Studies program in Applied Behaviour Analysis. My research interests include accessible higher education, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and accommodations policies. As a member of Mullins lab, I have had the opportunity to assist with several projects including the Good Neighbour Approach to Communities, the Transition Online IPA project, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion project, and the Group Living Compatibility Assessment Tool (GCAT) project. Beyond academics, I enjoy playing hockey, knitting, and Greek Mythology. In the future, I desire to contribute to the positive trajectory of accessibility in higher education.

Hello, I’m Emily Bulten, an MA student in Applied Disability Studies at Brock University! I am in the Applied Behaviour Analysis specialization and plan to defend my thesis project this upcoming fall. My relationship with the lab is primarily through Participatory Advocacy Research Network (PARN) where I co-chair a committee with a self-advocate in preparation for the research camp taking place at Brock this fall. I love plants, animals, and pursuing research and education to better the lives of people labeled with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

​Hi, my name is Kayla Cormier. I am an MA graduate from the Applied Disability Studies (Applied Behaviour Analysis Specialization) program at Brock University. I am also a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). My MA research focused on investigating the relationship between self-confidence and burnout for professionals in the developmental services sector, and I am also a research assistant on the CCDI project in the Mullins Lab. Some of my interests include playing sports, hiking, and spending time with family, friends, and my pets.

My name is Rexella Dwomoh. I am a graduate student pursuing a Master's in Applied Disabilities Studies specializing in Leadership, Diversity, Community, and Culture (LDCC). I desire to utilize critical pedagogy, facilitated through consultations and collaboration with disabled people, to inform meaningful support and create social transformation. As a research assistant within the Mullins lab, I support the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Quality of Life projects. Outside of my educational pursuits, I enjoy travelling. I challenge myself to travel somewhere new every year to sharpen my cultural awareness. 

​My name is Grace Bird, I am currently a MA student in Brock's Applied Disability Studies program with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). My research interests include improving the lives of individuals we aim to support as well as providing effective training to staff. My current research blends these two interests well, as it is focused on training and teaching staff on how to implement choice for the individuals they support in the community. As a member of the Mullins lab, I look forward to becoming involved in ongoing research projects. In my personal life I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and gecko, as well as working with my hands (doing my own nails, sewing, crochet, etc.).

My name is Victoria Scott. I am a PhD student and MA Graduate from the Applied Disabilities Studies department, specialized in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. As a research assistant within the Mullins Lab, I have worked on the Community Capacity Development Initiative (CCDI) projects. My research interests include improving community capacity and inclusion to serve people with disabilities as well as improving the maintenance and generalization of intervention outcomes. Outside of work and academia, I enjoy spending time outdoors and hiking with my dogs!

Hi! My name is Rachel Sheppard and I am a research assistant with the Mullins lab. I completed my MA in Applied Disability Studies specializing in Leadership, Diversity, Community, and Culture (LDCC) at Brock in 2023. I have worked on the Photovoice project and Transition Online project. My own research interests involve transition planning experiences for disabled students from secondary to post secondary education as well as overall accessibility in education. Currently I work as an Accessibility Consultant at George Brown College supporting and promoting accessibility for disabled students in the Health Sciences programs. Additionally, I enjoy watching documentaries, drinking coffee, and playing with my cats.

My name is Vriti Bajaj and I am a research assistant with Mullins Lab. I am currently working towards my M.ADS degree with a specialization in ABA. I enjoy working with different lab members and aiding them in their projects will gaining research expereince. I am particularly interested in disseminating the lived experience of people with disabilities. I also work in postsecondary as a community studies instructor and as a direct support professional in community settings. I enjoy taking photos of marine life.