Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities

The Northern California Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program is a graduate and post-graduate level, interdisciplinary leadership and service training program federally funded through HRSA’s Maternal Child Health Bureau. The purpose of the LEND program is to provide interdisciplinary and leadership training to clinicians, families, self-advocates, and community leaders involved with developmental disabilities.

The LEND program provides trainees with multiple learning experiences, including empirically supported clinical care and leadership within communities to adopt evidence-based practices for improving services. Learn more about LEND with this link.

Who can participate? 

• California residents age 22 and older
• Graduate students, professionals, and postdoctoral fellows
• Adults with autism or other developmental disabilities
• Family members and caregivers
• Community and education professionals 

There is no cost to participate, but an application must be submitted by March 15 for the 2026-2027 training year.