CT LEND

CT LEND The UConn Health, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program

The University of Connecticut, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program is an interdisciplinary leadership training program aimed at improving the health of infants, children and adolescents who have, or are at risk for developing, neurodevelopmental and other related disabilities, with an emphasis on autism spectrum disorders.

Today is a little reminder that luck is not just found in four leaf clovers, it is in the moments we share and the kind...
03/17/2026

Today is a little reminder that luck is not just found in four leaf clovers, it is in the moments we share and the kindness we give!

LEND 26-27 trainee application is now openWho is Eligible to Apply for the LEND Program? Doctoral and master’s level stu...
03/16/2026

LEND 26-27 trainee application is now open
Who is Eligible to Apply for the LEND Program? Doctoral and master’s level students from UConn with a demonstrated commitment to the field of disabilities in the following disciplines: Audiology, Genetic Counseling, Nursing, Public Health, School Psychology, School Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, and Speech Language
Pathology. Students from other disciplines may apply to participate in other training options. Student academic advisors must complete a recommendation for each applicant.

03/14/2026

Happy Pi Day! Today we celebrate the magic of 3.14 and all things mathematical! Let’s indulge in some delicious pie while appreciating the endless wonders of math. Share your favorite pi(e) recipe or a fun math fact below! Here’s to infinite possibilities!

What a great day for our LEND Trainees! Today, they took a field trip to the Capitol to speak with CT State Representati...
03/13/2026

What a great day for our LEND Trainees! Today, they took a field trip to the Capitol to speak with CT State Representatives about issues affecting individuals with disabilities.
We thank State Representative Mike Demicco State Representative Seth Bronko, Representative Dan Gaiewski, and Breanna Horton for meeting with our trainees today!

Throwback Thursday!As we get ready for our LEND trainees to head to the Capitol tomorrow for LEND Legislative Advocacy D...
03/12/2026

Throwback Thursday!
As we get ready for our LEND trainees to head to the Capitol tomorrow for LEND Legislative Advocacy Day, we’re looking back at some great moments from last year. Our past trainees had an incredible experience learning about advocacy and sharing their voices—and tomorrow a new group of trainees will have that same opportunity!

March is Social Work Month, a time to celebrate the compassion, dedication, and impact of social workers everywhere. Tod...
03/10/2026

March is Social Work Month, a time to celebrate the compassion, dedication, and impact of social workers everywhere. Today we are proud to shine a spotlight our LEND Social Work students—the next generation of advocates, problem-solvers, and changemakers.

Social work students are preparing to support individuals, families, and communities through some of life’s most challenging moments.

This past Friday we had a packed day for trainees! Seminar 7 focused on System Supports: Supportive Decision Making. J...
03/09/2026

This past Friday we had a packed day for trainees! Seminar 7 focused on System Supports: Supportive Decision Making. Jonathan Martinis, JD Senior Director of Law and Policy Burton Blatt Institute Syracuse University gave an amazing presentation, trainees so engaged as he spoke about guardianship. Also a powerful family story by Nanfi Lubogo Parent Advocate PATH CT.
A shout out to Quinn Meehan and Lauren Maiolo, Om Ghetia & Jonathan Bassett for their Emerging Topic presentations! Well done!

Reminder! The Human Services Committee is holding a public hearing next tomorrow, March 10 at 11am in Room 2E on HB 5485...
03/09/2026

Reminder! The Human Services Committee is holding a public hearing next tomorrow, March 10 at 11am in Room 2E on HB 5485 An Act Concerning Supporting Decision Making. This bill will recognize SDM agreements in statute so people who choose SDM can have their agreements honored by landlords, banks, medical providers, state agencies and others. We are asking people to testify, either in writing or in-person (either at the LOB or virtually). We also need as many people as possible to show up on Tuesday at the LOB to show community support for Supported Decision-Making.
Please help to get this legislation passed by submitting written testimony to here and joining us at the hearing. Anyone wishing to speak at the hearing, must sign up by 3:00 PM on Monday March 9, 2026.
If possible, please come to the hearing so that legislators can see that people with disabilities, seniors, and their families support SDM. Your presence can make a real difference in showing the broad community support for this important legislation.
Click here to register/sign up to speak. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iPJZZqKwQDuV7p2IzyLFiw #/registration
Click here to submit written testimony: https://www.cga.ct.gov/aspx/CGATestimonySub/CGAtestimonysubmission.aspx?comm_code=HS

Today, we celebrate International Women’s Day by honoring the women who lead, advocate, and inspire inclusion every day....
03/08/2026

Today, we celebrate International Women’s Day by honoring the women who lead, advocate, and inspire inclusion every day.

At Connecticut UCEDD, we recognize the women with developmental disabilities whose voices shape policy and practice, the families who advocate for opportunity and belonging, and the professionals who work tirelessly to advance equity in systems of care, education, and community life.

Together, we uplift women’s leadership and continue working toward a future where all women, of all abilities, are valued, supported, and empowered.

03/07/2026

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