Training Leaders in Maternal and Child Health with a focus on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

The Vermont Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities prepares leaders across the health and education professions to serve children with special health needs and their families.

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Leadership

As an interdisciplinary group of leaders; we collaborate with:

  • Title V Children with Special Health Needs
  • Vermont Blueprint for Health
  • Autism Programs state-wide

UVM Center on Disability and Community Inclusion and network nationally with other programs through the Association of University Centers on Disabilities.

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Education

Key components of our 300 hour training include graduate level coursework, interdisciplinary clinical experiences, and leadership and policy skill development. Our seminars are part of the Certificate in Graduate Studies in the Interdisciplinary Study of Disability.

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Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDD) encompasses children with intellectual disabilities, motor disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other related developmental disabilities.

Attend a virtual session to know more about VT LEND and our Application Process:

Register here: VT LEND Program Introduction

Attend Every Tuesday or Thursday* from 12 to 1pm starting January 23rd, 2025, to June 26th, 2025.

How To Apply

Read our VT LEND Recruitment Flyer and VT LEND Application Form

Recruitment for Academic Year 25-26 is currently on going.

Questions?

Contact our VT LEND Program Specialist, Ivania Mangas if you have any questions.

*If the day and time does not work for you, please message us to find to meet with you individually.

 

 

 

 

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