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Impact Statement: LEND Training Program Oregon

Center:

OR-Oregon Institute on Development & Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2017

Contact Information:

Rhonda Eppelsheimer
[email protected]
503-494-2705

Product Description:

The Presidents FY 2018 Budget Request eliminates funding for the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) Autism CARES Act programs. A $47 million cut that would eliminate the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration. Today, in 52 programs across 44 states and 3 U.S. territories, thousands of students, parents, and clinical professionals are receiving interdisciplinary training to improve the health of children with disabilities. LEND graduates have provided 81,167 diagnostic evaluations to children across the country with autism or other developmental disabilities, up from 55,777 just two years prior. D.4

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Pamphlets, Brochures, or Fact sheets

Target Audience:

Professionals, Policymakers

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