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TIPS for Kids (LEND) - Accessible Podcast: Bridging the Gap in Developmental Disabilities with Dr. Eric Kurtz, University of South Dakota (UCEDD/LEND)

Center:

MO-University of Missouri, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

George Gotto
[email protected]
816-235-5334

Product Description:

Dr. Kurtz, Director of the UCEDD in South Dakota, shares how his team works in the "gaps" between systems—connecting education, aging, mental health, and disability supports to address complex challenges. We dive into the reality of service deserts in both rural and urban areas, the unique needs of tribal communities, and how partnerships can extend expertise to families and frontline providers.

Keyword(s):

disability, service deserts, UCEDD, LEND

Product/Publication Type(s):

Web-based products

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Policymakers, Students

Alternative Format:

Audio (cassette, audio file, etc.), Electronic (disc, CD, 508 compliant web posting)

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vDWbxB8HzATZBhyybZhzp

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A