Drawing by: IvanovaWebpage design: Ben Moore
Become a UW LEND Self-Advocate Trainee
Why?
Because your neurodiverse voice and perspective is a much-needed one that healthcare professionals don’t often get to hear!
What is UW LEND?
UW LEND = Leadership in Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities
A 9-month training program for students, clinicians in medical and education professions, self-advocates and family members.
UW LEND is located at the University of Washington Institute for Human Development and Disability (IHDD).
What will I do as a trainee?
- Learn about child and young adult disabilities like autism, Down syndrome, and many others
- Learn how to use your voice for advocacy and to make change
- Learn alongside trainees of all different backgrounds
- Be a teacher by sharing your personal experiences of having a disability
- Self-advocate trainees earn a stipend for participating!*
*The UW LEND program is supported by a federal HRSA/MCHB grant, as such financial support is based on availability and is available only to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
What experience do I need?
- Be an individual who identifies as having a developmental or related disability
- Have passion for disability self-advocacy and making the lives of fellow disabled people better
- Have a desire to become more involved in the disability community and become a leader
- Have some post-high school experience
How do I apply?
Contact: Ben Moore, Self-Advocate Faculty or
Kathleen Lehman, UW LEND Director
- You will get help filling out the application forms, if you need it, so don’t worry!
- You will get help scheduling an interview
- You will contact two people you know to write a letter of recommendation
Hear the voice of Ivanova Smith, Self Advocate and UW LEND Alumni.
Hear the voice of John Wennberg, Self Advocate and UW LEND Alumni.
Hear the voice of Isaac Shiu, Self Advocate and UW LEND Alumni.
