Dr. Bryant-Claxton Named Executive Director of the Institute for Disabilities Studies (IDS) (MS UCEDD)
October 14, 2014
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Dr. Beth Bryant-Claxton brings a wealth of experience as a clinical psychologist and administrator into her new role as executive director of The University of Southern Mississippi Institute for Disability Studies.
A trained professional dedicated to working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, Bryant-Claxton joined the Institute for Disabilities Studies (IDS), Mississippi's University Center for Excellence in Research, Education and Service (UCEDD), on Oct. 6.
"We are delighted to have Dr. Bryant-Claxton join us here at Southern Miss as executive director of the Institute for Disability Studies. Her past experiences uniquely place her in a position to lead the unit into the future," said Dr. Gordon Cannon, vice president for research.
Bryant-Claxton most recently served as the clinical director for Arkansas START (Systemic, Therapeutic Assessment, Resources and Treatment), a crisis prevention and intervention program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex behavioral health needs.
