Utah Regional LEND - Urlend

Utah Regional LEND - Urlend LEND is a collaborative & interdisciplinary training program dedicated to improving the care of children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

The Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other Related Disabilities (URLEND) is a training program that covers five states: Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and North Dakota. Our program uses state-of-the-art technology to connect groups of trainees across our partner states. Professionals are trained to move beyond discipline boundaries to provide optimal services to child an

d adolescents with special health care needs. Because families are essential to well-being, this program emphasizes the role of family-centered care in all we do. URLEND is funded with a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an operating division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents of this page are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S.

We have some faculty changes as we end this current program year and will be highlighting those over the next weeks. Sa...
06/23/2026

We have some faculty changes as we end this current program year and will be highlighting those over the next weeks.

Sadly we say goodbye to Heidi Wengreen, Heidi Wengreen, RD, PhD. Heidi has been instrumental in our program and has served as Nutrition faculty since 2013. She sent along a message to share:

"I will miss all of the amazing people that I got to meet and work with through URLEND. This program does an incredible job of preparing future leaders while also improving the care, services, and opportunities available to children and families with disabilities. It has been a true honor to be a part of this tremendous team and network of care providers, families, and self-advocates! "

A big congratulations to all the trainees, faculty, staff, and the many partners who supported us this year. We had 33 ...
06/04/2026

A big congratulations to all the trainees, faculty, staff, and the many partners who supported us this year. We had 33 core trainees and 9 Autism Enhanced trainees who graduated.

Thank you Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice for the recognition of our graduates in this important wo...
05/21/2026

Thank you Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice for the recognition of our graduates in this important work. We appreciate the valuable partner you are, and the support you provide!

Congratulations to our employees who are marking a graduation milestone this year! In addition, the URLEND program is honoring the trainees who have finished their course. JoLynne Lyon

05/06/2026

The AUCD Conference is calling for proposals! Share your work, connect with leaders, and help shape the future of disability services, research, and advocacy.

đź—“ Deadline: June 20, 2026
👉 Learn more and submit today!
đź”— https://www.aucd.org/conference/proposals-2026



ID: A promotional graphic for the AUCD 2026 Annual Conference. At the top, it features the AUCD logo and the text: “Impact through Innovation and Partnership.” Below that: “November 8–12 • Washington, DC.” The main headline reads: “Call for Proposals,” with a submission deadline of “June 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT.” Supporting text invites people to share work, research, and experiences in the disability field by submitting proposals for a concurrent session, poster, or both. It notes that sessions are designed to allow flexible learning and presenting styles. At the bottom, a link says: “Learn more here: www.aucd.org/conference.” The design includes abstract colorful lines and a silhouette of Washington, DC landmarks along the bottom.

We have a great schedule for leadership projects from the trainees!
04/10/2026

We have a great schedule for leadership projects from the trainees!

Emmy Ruff and Marisa Smith presented their leadership team's research project at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Associ...
04/07/2026

Emmy Ruff and Marisa Smith presented their leadership team's research project at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.

This project investigates the gaps in epilepsy care for children and their families while developing a handbook of resources in URLEND states.

A couple more photos from Disability Policy Seminar 2026 in Washington DC. This was a great opportunity for advocacy wi...
03/30/2026

A couple more photos from Disability Policy Seminar 2026 in Washington DC. This was a great opportunity for advocacy with legislators, networking with peers, and learning sessions.

Trainees and faculty enjoyed attending the Disability Policy Seminar this month in Washington DC. Great educational ses...
03/30/2026

Trainees and faculty enjoyed attending the Disability Policy Seminar this month in Washington DC. Great educational sessions and Hill Day visits are offered at DPS annually. Great sessions, learning, cherry blossoms blooming - a perfect time to be there.

TrainingLeading the Way to Our Own Health: Developing a Healthcare Advocacy Training by People with IDD, for People with...
03/30/2026

Training

Leading the Way to Our Own Health: Developing a Healthcare Advocacy Training by People with IDD, for People with IDD

Apr 14, 2026 01:00 PM MST
https://georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lBzXbesYR7K3qDyZQec1eA #/registration

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face significant disparities in access to healthcare services, and many have experienced marginalization and discrimination within service systems. This presentation will explore how we convened an inclusive work group to develop an accessible healthcare advocacy training for people with IDD. We will discuss the importance of direct patient perspectives along with the values and strategies we used to create a true partnership in the development of a participatory training curriculum. A panel of self-advocate team members will discuss our collaborative process and how inclusive partnerships promote empowerment and positive outcomes.

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face significant disparities in access to healthcare services, and many have experienced marginalization and discrimination within service systems. This presentation will explore how we convened an inclusive work group to develop an acces...

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