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UW Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Mission: is to serve as a Center of Excellence (COE) in Maternal Child Health (MCH) leadership training, which prepares the next generation of leaders to take action through person-/family-centered, culturally and linguistically responsive principles, and advance interdisciplinary evidence-based clinical practice, advocacy, research, and inclusive communities.

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UW LEND is located at the University of Washington, Institute on Human Development and Disability, a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD).

The UW LEND serves as a center of excellence preparing the next generation of leaders to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in achieving their full potential.

The UW LEND is an interdisciplinary training program committed to preparing graduate students, post-graduate fellows, mid-career health professionals, family members and self-advocates to:

  • Practice interdisciplinary care for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
  • Practice family-centered care that is responsive to the diversity of the community and promotes inclusion and equity
  • Advocate for systems and policies that best serve individuals with a developmental disability
  • Assume leadership roles

UW LEND is funded under the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support (CARES) Act, administered by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB).

UW LEND is a part of a national network of LEND programs.

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UW LEND Fact Sheet PDF
UW LEND Fact Sheet (PDF)
HRSA LEND Fact Sheet PDF
MCH LEND Fact Sheet (PDF)

Find out more about the UW LEND Program and how to apply.

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