Welcome to Class 2026-2027

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 brings together participants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to strengthen leadership skills, build cross-disciplinary collaboration, and improve services and supports for people with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism, and their families.

As part of the national LEND network, CT LEND prepares trainees to lead in their professions and communities. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary knowledge and clinical skills to improve health and quality of life for children, youth, and adults with disabilities.

Funding for LEND is through the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act and is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB).

  • Oct
    30
    CT LEND
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    8:30 AM

    Seminar 9: Interdisciplinary Practice—Audiology 
    Presenters Mary Beth Bruder, PhD, Laurie Cantwell, and Kathy Cienkowski, PhD,  Associate Professor, Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences,
    University of Connecticut, will explore the role of research, evaluation, and audiology in supporting children with disabilities.


  • Nov
    6
    CT LEND
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    8:30 AM

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

  • Nov
    13
    CT LEND
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    8:30 AM

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

  • Nov
    20
    CT LEND
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    8:30 AM

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

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CT LEND
4 days ago

Today's seminar focused on Risks to Neurodevelopment and Health Care. Thank you to all our presenters! ...

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