LEND Rural Workgroup- University of Virginia is leading discussion.

Aim: To serve as a forum for LEND leadership, faculty, and

trainees to share and develop rural specific strategies related to:

 1.Increasing access to evidence based direct clinical care for AS/DD

 2. Leveraging information technology for direct care, training, and CE

 3. Developing curriculum materials focused on cultural competence in

working with rural populations

 4. Increasing the workforce of providers with training in AS/DD in rural

and underserved areas

 5. Leadership and advocacy across a wide range of community sectors.

Email Dr. Amy Burt alburt@hsc.wvu.edu or Mackenzie Karl mackenzie.karl@hsc.wvu.edu if you are interested in this even or with any questions