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I am a Law Trainee at the Cincinnati LEND Program and the mother of two children with disabilities. The LEND Program offers me an in-depth look into the numerous legal and policy aspects concerning children and adults with developmental disabilities throughout their lifespan. LEND is a great experience for attorneys and law students who want to become legal experts and advocates for people with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Sara Bitters, 2012 LEND Law Trainee, Cincinnati UCEDD
I worked as a UCEDD trainee while enrolled in a Public Administration graduate program. Some of my trainee activities provided opportunities to explore my academic interests in understanding the intersection of disability, health, and policy issues. For example, as a requirement for my degree, I completed a policy analysis paper on reducing barriers to health care for patients with disabilities using data, research and insight gained from my experience as a trainee. Working with a UCEDD while learning about public administration allowed me to see the importance of policies and programs affecting people with disabilities in real life. Sharon Romelczyk, 2011 Trainee, Delaware UCEDD
Having a LEND trainee who is an attorney adds a new dimension to the program. Now, discussions in seminars, in team meetings, and in project teams are enriched by an additional perspective. We are fortunate to have as a LEND trainee an attorney who is also the parent of two children with disabilities. Her contributions to LEND discussions from this dual perspective are extraordinarily helpful. Dr. Karen Edwards, UCEDD/LEND Director, University of Cincinnati UCEDD