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UW LEND Applications Due April 17
The University of Washington Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (UW LEND) program is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 training year.
Based at the Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD), UW LEND prepares future leaders in disability care through interdisciplinary training, family engagement, and systems change. The program brings together graduate students and professionals alongside family members and self-advocates to build skills in person- and family-centered care, leadership, and advocacy. Trainees learn alongside peers from a range of disciplines and lived experiences, with a shared focus on improving systems and supporting inclusive communities.
UW LEND offers long-term, medium-term, and short-term training options. Long-term trainees complete a nine-month program that includes coursework, clinical and community-based experiences, and a mentored leadership project. The program follows a hybrid model, with in-person learning in Seattle and opportunities for trainees across Washington State, including Yakima and Spokane.
Applications are due April 17.
Apply and learn more on UW-CTU.org
Learn about the self-advocate training experience.
Watch the UW LEND program video:
For questions, contact Susan Wendel, UW LEND Training Director, at swendel@uw.edu.
