NH-ME LEND

NH-ME LEND

The purpose of LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) programs is to improve the health of individuals who have, or are at risk for developing, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or related developmental disabilities (DD) by providing graduate-level, interdisciplinary training in the field of maternal and child health (MCH).   LEND programs work to increase the capacity of the workforce trained to meet the complex needs of individuals with ASD/DD by enhancing the expertise and leadership skills of practicing professionals, families, and self-advocates dedicated to working with and improving systems of care.

 

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Leadership, Faculty & Staff

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Curriculum

NH-ME LEND activities are organized into three core areas.

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NH-ME LEND Spotlight

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Congressional Hill Visits Successfully Educate Policy Makers
In April, NH-ME LEND trainees and faculty traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the Disability Policy Seminar and had the opportunity to visit their s... Learn More
Meaghan Foster and her son Zander (a young boy with Downs syndrome) testifying at the NH Health and Human Services Committee hearing.
LEND Policy Experience Impacts Legislative Change
This month’s Submit a Story entry, written by Meaghan Foster (LEND 2019), illustrates the continuing impact of the LEND Policy experience on our Alums... Learn More
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NH-ME LEND Program Director, Betsy Humphreys to Retire
This summer, after a career spanning over 40 years, Humphreys will be retiring from the Institute on Disability (IOD) and NH-ME LEND program, leaving ... Learn More
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UMaine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Services

The NH-ME LEND Program is supported by a grant (#T73MC33246) from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD).