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Project

1a-2 Interdisciplinary Graduate-level DD Training Program

Center:

CA-UC Davis at the MIND Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2022

Contact Information:

Aubyn Stahmer
[email protected]
916-703-0254

Project Description:

The over-arching goal of the Interdisciplinary Graduate-level DD training Program is to improve quality of life for people with DD and their families by providing advanced training in interdisciplinary clinical, research and leadership skills necessary to improve health, systems of care delivery and community inclusion of people with DD. CEDD leverages the clinical and educational expertise at the MIND Institute and among CEDD partners, particularly those who represent both diverse interdisciplinary expertise as well as personal experience as a person with DD or family member, to provide interdisciplinary pre-service training and continuing education for students and professionals in medicine, allied health professions, education and educational administration. Objectives: Provide culturally responsive training in serving persons with DD to students in medicine, nursing, special education, psychology, and related fields

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees

Area of Emphasis

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

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source: