The University of Connecticut Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (CT LEND) program is a one-year, interdisciplinary leadership training program for people with disabilities, family members, practicing professionals, and graduate students from UConn and other Connecticut universities.

CT LEND is one of 60 LEND programs nationwide dedicated to preparing future leaders from diverse professional disciplines to improve quality-of-life outcomes for children, youth, and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism.

The program provides interdisciplinary training through coursework, research, advocacy projects, and community-based practicum experiences focused on infants, children, and youth with developmental disabilities and their families.