Illinois Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Training Program
Admission Guidelines
LEND is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 program!
Deadline to apply is March 31, 2010.
Download a new LEND flyer here.
Download a new LEND brochure in PDF or Word.
If you are interested in applying for a trainee position, please contact your LEND discipline coordinator. The application form should be completed following your discussion with the discipline coordinator regarding your qualifications, interests, and goals.
Application Steps
Step One Contact the LEND discipline coordinator representing your discipline regarding qualifications, interests, and goals for LEND.
Step Two Complete application packet.
Download *Graduate Student Application Packet here.
Download Family/Self-Advocate Application Packet here.
*Priority is given to graduate students in the LEND disciplines and family/self-advocates; however, recent graduates working in the field may also apply.
Step Three Submit completed application packet to the LEND discipline coordinator representing your Discipline.
Step Four Under some circumstances, applicants may be requested to interview with one or more members of the traineeship review committee.
If you have additional questions about the program please contact
Amie Lulinski Norris, M.S. at 312-996-1792, or email anorri4@uic.edu
The commitment of the University of Illinois to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms. The University of Illinois will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in the University programs and activities.
The Illinois LEND Training Program receives grant funds through the Maternal and Child Health Branch, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Grant T73MC11047.
The IDHD (UCEDD) is funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD).
