PROJECTS - LEADERSHIP TRAINING



The NH Leadership Series

Through the courses, leaders emerge who have a clear vision, knowledge about state-of-the-art supports for individuals with disabilities, and skills necessary for advocating with service providers. They know how to use the legislative process to achieve change, and how to organize communities to support inclusion. The NH Leadership Series enhances the ability of people and families to change laws, persuade schools and businesses to include individuals with disabilities, and educate communities about the importance of welcoming and including every member.

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Seacoast Child Development Clinic

The Mission of the Seacoast Child Development Clinic is to promote a child's strengths to achieve his or her full and meaningful participation in the community. HeatherOlds working with a child attending clinic We provide interdisciplinary evaluation and consultation to assist families of children who have developmental challenges to make informed decisions regarding medical, developmental, and educational needs. These services are family centered and culturally sensitive.

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The New Hampshire Maternal and Child Health Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (NH-LEND Program)

The purpose of the NH-LEND Program is to prepare professionals in health care and related disciplines to assume leadership positions in the provision of health and related services and social supports for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.

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Preparing Leadership Personnel in Autism

In 2003, the Institute on Disability/UCED, at the University of New Hampshire, received a four-year grant from U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, for Project LEAD - Preparing Leadership Personnel in the Area of Educating and Supporting Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The purpose of the grant is to prepare leaders in teaching, research, public policy, and advocacy. When the grant project ends, the specialization on ASD will remain as a permanent part of the Ph.D. program in Education at the University of New Hampshire.

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