Apply To UW LEND

Thank you for interest in applying to UW LEND. Our Program prepares trainees from a variety of disciplines to be future leaders serving and advocating for the disability community. The UW LEND mission is to develop a workforce of leaders who represent the communities we serve.

As a UW LEND long-term trainee you will:

• Complete ≥ 300 hours of training to include classroom learning and discussion, clinical practice, community-based experiences, and leadership activities
• Commit 6-8 hours per week on LEND activities for 9 months
• Complete a mentored leadership project
• Meet with assigned faculty mentor on regular basis
• Receive a base stipend with opportunity to apply for additional needs-based funding*

*The UW LEND program is supported by a federal HRSA/MCHB grant, and as such financial support is available only to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Applications accepted from:

• Students enrolled in an advanced graduate program
• Individuals completing a post-doctoral fellowship
• Mid-career community professionals*
• Family members of a loved one with a developmental disability
• Self-advocates; individuals with who self-identify as having a developmental disability or neurodiversity and are ready to grow their leadership and advocacy skills

*For those in Speech Language Pathology completing their Clinical Fellowship Year, UW LEND does not fund/hire SLP clinical fellows. SLP applicants with CFY placements in the community are welcome to apply to UW LEND with the agreement of the CFY supervisor.

Phone: 206-685-1350