LEND programs are located throughout the United States. Training in LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities) philosophies is based on the nationally developed goals and objectives from Maternal & Child Health Leadership Competencies, a part of the Health Resources and Services Administration. LEND's are funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
Find out more Utah Regional LEND and our partners:
University of Utah Health Sciences Center - Department of Pediatrics
Utah State University - Institute for Disability Research, Policy and Practice
Utah State University - Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence
"LEND ingrained in me the need to make appropriate referrals. Because of my training, particularly with youth with hearing loss and autism, I better understand what to observe ."
"LEND was the first place to open my eyes to the importance of policy involvement. I've learned to be involved through my national and local professional organizations. My voice is much louder when joined by these types of groups."
"Through LEND partnerships, we were able to obtain and create wonderful videos to support families and early interventionists in providing quality care to children with hearing loss."