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Project

UCEDD Traineeship

Center:

NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Mark Smith
[email protected]
402-559-5744

Project Description:

Long-term community-based trainees (1-2) participate in UCEDD projects and follow a learning curriculum focused on intellectual/developmental disabilities and leadership. The state has a relatively low number of advocate leaders. especially those with lived disability experience. The goal is to build the trainee's skills and leadership abilities in order to positively impact disability policy and practice in the state. This is accomplished through self-study, clinical observation and involvement, and direct participation in UCEDD project and other campus learning activities. The trainees set their own specific outcome goals with guidance; the overall goal is to increase family and professional disability leadership in the state.

Keyword(s):

UCEDD Trainees

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Leadership

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees)

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State