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Project

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other Related Diseases - IL LEND

Center:

IL-Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2017

Contact Information:

Kruti Acharya
[email protected]
312-413-1495

Project Description:

Your individual background and experiences offer unique perspectives on disability and help your fellow trainees gain a deeper understanding of each persons role. With advanced interdisciplinary training, youll develop the skills in disability advocacy, research, community engagement and clinical settings that you need to promote positive change on all levels. LEND does this through:Didactic and experiential learningClinical instructionLeadership developmentPolicy and advocacy trainingCommunity outreachIndividual tailored mentorship

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Reservation, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787