The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) interdisciplinary traineeship is designed to prepare participants to become leaders in their fields. The program develops knowledge and experience in the following areas:
The program includes seminars on Fridays and additional activities throughout two semesters. Using evidence-based materials, case studies, problem-based learning, experiential activities and project activities, participants will develop expertise in understanding, working in partnership with, and advocating with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The interactive seminars are provided in conjunction with two-day orientation, leadership and public policy workshops, required readings, assignments, book and journal club, webinars, family visits, and a capstone project that embeds leadership and research skills. Long-term trainees can expect to spend 300 hours participating in LEND seminars and completing assignments and activities over two semesters. Seminars are held in person for participants who live in the Albuquerque area, but virtual participation is available by Zoom for participants from other parts of New Mexico. Travel to Albuquerque or Santa Fe is expected for a few of the sessions. Eligible trainees receive a stipend each semester (dependent on federal grant funding) and the program provides some financial travel assistance for trainees who live outside of central New Mexico.
We accept graduate students, family members of individuals with disabilities, self-advocate leaders and practicing professionals from many disciplines.
The LEND faculty is interdisciplinary as are the trainees. The disciplines include: family, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, pediatrics, physical therapy, psychology, public health administration, social work, special education, speech-language pathology and other related disciplines.
NM LEND also provides continuing education opportunities and supports the NM Cerebral Palsy Early Identification and Intervention Task Force.
The New Mexico LEND program at the Center for Development and Disability (CDD) is partnering with the UNM Division of Physical Therapy program to bring you the continuing education series for pediatric physical and occupational therapists and related professionals.
For: Pediatric physical therapists, occupational therapists & related professionals
When: 6:00-7:30 pm, usually the 2nd Thursday of February, April, September and November.
Cost: PT and OT CEU’s offered at no cost (pending RLD board approval of each session)
To obtain slides and handouts from previous sessions and to be placed on the listserv for future events, email HSC-NM-LEND@salud.unm.edu.
These lunch-hour seminars are open to anyone interested in the topic.
For more information, contact HSC-NM-LEND@salud.unm.edu
THE SEMINAR SERIES IS SPONSORED BY NM LEND. THERE IS NO COST FOR THE SEMINARS.
Learn more about the NM Cerebral Palsy Early Identification and Intervention Task Force.
This interdisciplinary conference is presented each October and provides seminars on a variety of topics related to Cerebral Palsy. CEUs (PT, OT, SLP and counseling) are provided at no cost to participants.
This event is sponsored by NM LEND in conjunction with the New Mexico Cerebral Palsy Early Identification and Intervention Task Force.
Learn more about the NM Cerebral Palsy Early Identification and Intervention Task Force and Timing is Everything: The Fourth Annual New Mexico Cerebral Palsy Early Identification and Intervention Virtual Conference which was held on October 21, 2023. This year's conference information below.
Date: Saturday October 19th, 2024
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Dr. Noritz is an Internist and Pediatrician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University. He is also the Chief of the Division of Complex Care, Interim Chief of the Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics and Chair of the Council on Children with Disabilities of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Download the conference flyer and session list.
To receive updates and registration information, contact HSC-NM-LEND@salud.unm.edu.
Stay tuned here for more information on the 2025 LEND Alumni Symposium or email HSC-NM-LEND@salud.unm.edu to request to be added to the LEND Alumni listserv.
The University of New Mexico
Center for Development and Disability
NM LEND Program
2300 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Email: HSC-NM-LEND@salud.unm.edu