Interdisciplinary and Pre-service Training

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The programs below support interdisciplinary training.

Project ACCESS

Project ACCESS is a pre-service training grant designed to prepare related service providers to address barriers faced by children with disabilities with high support needs in accessing and participating in various environments, such as school, home, and the community.

ACT LEND

The Autism Consortium of Texas (ACT) LEND is an interdisciplinary program that seeks to train graduate students, family members, and self-advocates in culturally informed diagnosis, support, and advocacy for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities throughout the Capital Region and Central Texas.

PODER Familiar

The PODER Familiar Program examines health and obesity among Latino children and adolescents with IDD.

Disability Studies

Disability Studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines the cultural, political, economic, and social constructions of disability, emphasizing the experiences of people with disabilities. It critically deconstructs notions of "normal" and "abnormal," integrating perspectives from various disciplines to understand disability as influenced by environmental, social, and individual factors.