2020 Network Training Impact
Network Training Impact
2020 Network Training Impact
LEND trainees make up 60% of trainees in the AUCD network. A core component of the LEND program is to prepare trainees from diverse professional disciplines to assume leadership roles in their respective fields. Former trainees are routinely asked five years after leaving their program to self-report on consistent indicators of personal and professional leadership in four key areas of importance; the vast majority of trainees reached for follow up noted leadership in clinical, academic, public policy, and public health activities. AUCD member centers & programs continue to develop and augment training opportunities to meet the complex and changing needs of both pre-service professionals and the practicing workforce. UCEDD and LEND faculty are seen by stakeholders across their respective states and territories as experts and leaders in their fields.
Network Training Impact
Every year the AUCD network of programs graduates over 4,200 leaders in their respective health, allied health, general studies, and education fields. These trainees have engaged in intensive, curricular and research experiences in order to increase their knowledge and grow their leadership skills, and many more who have engaged with our programs in shorter term experiences.
In 2021, the AUCD network collectively trained 4,246 trainees in over 47 different disciplines. 49% of trainees were enrolled in allied health disciplines such as audiology, health administration, physical therapy, and social work. 38% of FY21 trainees were enrolled in health disciplines such as dentistry, genetics, medicine, or nursing. 11% of trainees were enrolled in general studies disciplines such as disability studies, family advocacy, child development, law, pastoral care, or are a person with a disability. 2% of trainees were enrolled in education disciplines such as early intervention, general education, or special education.
“In 2021, the AUCD network collectively trained 4,246 trainees in over 47 different disciplines.”