Sibling Social Hour in NYC, Oct. 27, 2011!

Join us on the evening of October 27 to meet other siblings, connect, have fun and unwind! Details to follow. If you are interested in attending, please visit our Meetup page. We hope to see you! 

 

Leadership Development Opportunity

Are you a parent or sibling of an individual with developmental disabilities? You may be a candidate for the
2011-12 LEND Interdisciplinary Training Program

LEND Family Specialist

Leadership Education in the Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities

- Parent or adult sibling of an individual with developmental disabilities

- Two-semester program (Sept.-May), one full day per week (Thursdays)

- Must have graduate degree or be enrolled in graduate program

- Four primary components: didactic instruction, leadership development activities, field visits, and research

- Trainees from multiple disciplines

- Training stipends available

- Comprehensive Curriculum includes: neurodevelopmental disabilities: risk factors, genetics, early intervention, systems of care, neonatal problems, issues related to specific disabilities such as autism

Family support systems

Adolescent and transitional issues

National health care and disabilities-related policies

Assistive Technology

Child welfare issues, programs, and services

- Leadership development includes: presentation skills, grant writing, cultural awareness, technical assistance, consultation, and community education skills

- LEND trainees may choose to earn the fifteen credit certificate "Children with Special Health Care Needs" at New York Medical College with discounted tuition

- Completion of this training program will provide useful competencies as a family leader in the field of developmental disabilitiesApplicant must complete application, provide writing sample, and be interviewed.

For further information, please contact:

Barbara Levitz at (914) 493-2739, or blevitz@wihd.org
Or visit www.wihd.org and click on "Professional Education and Training"

Westchester Institute for Human Development at New York Medical College

 

　

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 YAI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

View photos of the recent Sibling Day at the YAI International Conference by clicking here.

 

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