The Georgia Leadership & Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (GaLEND) is an interdisciplinary training program for future professionals, disability advocates, and family members. GaLEND operates as a program of the Center for Leadership in Disability (CLD) at Georgia State University (GSU), in collaboration with the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These and other community partners offer the expert faculty and resources necessary to provide exceptional interdisciplinary training and services.
The GaLEND Program is funded by a grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). "This grant will expand the capacity of practitioners in Georgia to provide quality care, to engage in evidence based practice and to forward a 21st century research agenda to support the building of Georgia's infrastructure to better respond to the unique needs of children living with autism and other disabilities," said Andrew Roach, former associate director of GaLEND.
There are now 44 LEND programs across the United States. Collectively, they form a network that addresses regional and national issues of importance to children with special health care needs, with a focus on children with autism and related disorders and their families. "The Georgia LEND program is committed to improving the care of children with disabilities and autism while reducing health disparities in underserved populations," said Daniel Crimmins, clinical professor of public health and director of Georgia LEND. "This grant will allow us to educate the next generation of leaders who will support Georgia's citizens with disabilities in living more productive, fuller lives."
The GaLEND Program is funded by a grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). "This grant will expand the capacity of practitioners in Georgia to provide quality care, to engage in evidence based practice and to forward a 21st century research agenda to support the building of Georgia's infrastructure to better respond to the unique needs of children living with autism and other disabilities," said Andrew Roach, former associate director of GaLEND.
There are now 44 LEND programs across the United States. Collectively, they form a network that addresses regional and national issues of importance to children with special health care needs, with a focus on children with autism and related disorders and their families. "The Georgia LEND program is committed to improving the care of children with disabilities and autism while reducing health disparities in underserved populations," said Daniel Crimmins, clinical professor of public health and director of Georgia LEND. "This grant will allow us to educate the next generation of leaders who will support Georgia's citizens with disabilities in living more productive, fuller lives."
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Apply Now!The GaLEND Program is a one-year interdisciplinary training experience that prepares tomorrow’s leaders to provide coordinated, culturally competent, and family-centered care to children and their families. It incorporates didactic and experiential learning in classroom, clinical, and community settings to further develop the skills of LEND trainees within their own disciplinary backgrounds, public health policy and systems.
A LEND trainee is someone who wants to make the world a better place – and understands the importance of gaining the leadership skills and perspectives to make that happen. They must have already demonstrated an interest in improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, as well as a commitment to pursuing leadership roles in advocacy, policy, direct support, clinical practice, education, and research. GaLEND trainees may include, but are not limited to, advanced master’s, doctoral, or post-doctoral students from GSU and MSM, self-advocates with developmental disabilities, family members of individuals with developmental disabilities, early career professionals for the CDC, and community practitioners. An annual stipend is available for a limited number of eligible trainees. Read more about us here! Complete application here! |