Virginia LEND (Virginia Commonwealth University
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Project Summary:
Implement a series of recruitment and support endeavors to increase the participation of family members of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities; engage current and former Family Mentors as part of this process and identifying leadership opportunities that will assist in preparing Family Trainees for future leadership roles.
Objectives Accomplished:
- Used survey input to identify barriers to family participation in LEND activities
- Held a one-day "Seed Meeting" of former, current, and future Family Trainees to discuss, prioritize, and suggest options for supports that families need to increase their participation as Trainee and Mentors
- Faculty analyzed and discussed "Seed Meeting" findings and developed a set of recommendations, including:
- Eliminate the need for a degree
- Offer adequate stipends
- Create alternative formats for coursework and training
- Developed and began implementing a new family recruitment strategy, beginning with their 2015-2016 cohort
- Created a fact sheet with roles and responsibilities of Family Faculty members
Outcomes
For a summary of longterm project outcomes, see the above attached 2018 AUCD Conference Poster.
Primary Contact:
Beth Bader | [email protected]