AUCD: Poster Session: Engagement of Trainees and Community Members (Training Symposium): Connecting with Young Leaders to Better Understand Disabilities

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Presenter

Eduardo Ortiz, PhD, Senior Research Associate
Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice, UCEDD/LEND

Other Presenter(s)

Judith Holt, PhD, Logan, UT, United States, UT - Center for Persons with Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND;
Eric Packenham, PhD, Utah State University, Logan, UT, United States;

Description

The URLEND and GEAR-UP programs have collaboratively developed joint activities focusing on introducing key disability concepts topics to students in middle/high school settings. The project has motivated students to reflect on proposed challenges and activities relating to disabilities. The adult mentors have been active listeners and learners trying to better understand new generational paradigms. This initiative provides leadership development opportunities for middle/high school students.

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