AUCD: Concurrent Sessions: Including New Americans in LEND Programs: CALC, Advocacy & Systems Change

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Presenter

Jean Beatson, EdD, RN, Co-Program Director
Vermont Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, LEND

Other Presenter(s)

Maria Mercedes Avila, PhDc, UVM, Burlington, VT, United States, VT - Interdisciplinary Leadership Education Program for Health Professionals, LEND;
Stephen Contompasis, MD, Program Director, Burlington, VT, United States, VT - Interdisciplinary Leadership Education Program for Health Professionals, LEND;
Fatuma Bulle, Family Fellow, Burlington, VT, United States, VT - Interdisciplinary Leadership Education Program for Health Professionals, LEND;
Jeanine Buzigiye, BA, Education Fellow, Burlington, VT, United States, VT - Interdisciplinary Leadership Education Program for Health Professionals, LEND;

Description

This presentation will discuss recruitment of refugees to VT LEND. Specifics will be presented on CALC professional development for faculty/staff & trainees, and mentorship. Two new American trainees will present their vision and work in the Medical Home wing as it relates to culturally responsive care coordination and the role of the Community Health Worker. Steps for advocacy and systems change in collaboration with Vermont�s healthcare reform will be discussed.

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