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    Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) programs prepare future leaders in Maternal and Child Health with a special focus on neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism.

    If you are having issues accessing your account or content in Moodle, please email VCL Associate Program Manager, Nicole Bardett, at nicole.r.bardett@vumc.org for assistance.

    To learn more about this program, please visit our website at vkc.vumc.org/vkc/lend.

LEND Program News and Learning Opportunities

11/14/2024: Tennessee Disability Pathfinder Webinar

by Nicole Bardett -

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder Webinar: Navigating Resources with Pathfinder
November 14, 11:30 a.m. CT / 12:30 p.m. ET
Step into the world of Pathfinder and meet the incredible team behind the scenes! From our information & referral specialists to our communications, design, and development wizards and education and multicultural services, our talented members work tirelessly to bring you an accessible and inclusive disability resource information and supports experience. Register here.

11/19/2024: Katie Beckett 101 Webinar

by Nicole Bardett -

from the TENNESSEE JUSTICE CENTER

KATIE BECKETT 101 WEBINAR
Tuesday, November 19th at 11:00am CST

Join us on November 19th at 11:00AM CST to learn all about the Katie Beckett waiver, which is a program administered by Tennessee’s Medicaid program, TennCare. This program covers many services for children under 18 with complex medical needs. This presentation will break down what the program is and how it might be a good fit for your child. We will also talk about the application process, eligibility, some tips and tricks for those that are already on the program, as well as EPSDT protections and why it is so important for kids.

 REGISTER TODAY!

If you are having difficulty signing up with the button above, click here to be directed to our events page or email D'Anelle at ddesire@tnjustice.org.

11/06/2024: Virtual Professional Development Series - Supporting Children with Substance Exposures

by Nicole Bardett -

Cincinnati LEND and UCCEDD partners with the Next Step Collaborative in Greater Cincinnati to host an annual Professional Development Series. Registration is now open for upcoming Next Step Collaborative Professional Development Series hosted by Cincinnati Children’s and the Next Step Collaborative (https://www.nextstepcollaborative.com/). This series will feature learning opportunities for professionals who work with children impacted by substance use disorders. Flyer attached.

Wednesday evenings 5:30-7:30pm (CST) / 6:30-8:30pm (EST) VIRTUAL dates and topics:

  • 11/6 | Sleep Health | Ariel Williamson, PhD, DBSM
  • 11/13 | Speech Language & Literacy Development | Erin Sizemore, PhD, CCC-SLP
  • 11/20 | Executive Functioning | Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD

Registration link

Nationally accredited continuing education units available for the following disciplines: Psychology, Physician, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistant. IPCE Joint Accreditation Credit also available. Many boards offer reciprocity. Certificates of Attendance also available.

Please reach out to Steph Weber at stephanie.weber@cchmc.org or nextstep@cchmc.org if you have any questions!

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