Project Description:
There is a demonstrated need for trained health professionals in the field of developmental disabilities. The MCH LEND project provides training to advanced students in health professions to enable them to recognize and deal appropriately with developmental disabilities. This project provides interdisciplinary training that demonstrates the interdependence of health professionals and the contributions of various disciplines to understanding, preventing, and treating developmental disabilities. The expected benefits include lower incidence of disabilities, earlier recognition and intervention, lessened severity of disabilities, and improved quality of life for people with disabilities and their families.
(Description confirmed TW 3.20.19)
Keyword(s):
MCH, LEND, training, prevention, amelioration
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County, State, Regional, National, International
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
