Training
- Training / Education
For undergrads, graduate students and postdoctoral training - Community Training
For individuals with disabilities and their family and community providers
Training / Education
Postdoctoral Training Program in IDD Research
The program provides multidisciplinary training in social, epidemiological, behavioral, and biobehavioral research on intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Morse Society
The Morse Society and graduate student fellowships for training and research in Childhood Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.
WI LEND Program
Developing leaders to improve services and supports for children with or at risk for neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Student Opportunities
The Waisman Center offers training opportunities in human growth and development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases – across the lifespan and within the health, education and social services communities.
John D. Wiley Seminar Series
This seminar series provides the Waisman Center community – including students and postdoctoral –
with presentations by renowned scientists on topics related to human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Masters in Genetic Counseling
Genetic counselors are health professionals with specialized graduate degrees and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counseling. The Masters in Genetic Counseling program is located at the Waisman Center.
Waisman Summer Research Opportunity Program (WSROP)
WSROP is for undergraduate students with a lived experience of a disability to work closely with faculty mentors and graduate students from a broad range of disciplines related to intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Community Training
Day with the Experts
Provides community training events that are conducted or co-sponsored by the Waisman Center UCEDD. For professionals, service providers, consumers, families, and students.
Project ECHO
The Waisman Center’s Project ECHOs – autism and AAC – is a hub and spoke, knowledge sharing network designed to build community in evidence-based practices.
Children’s Resource Center-South
Guiding Wisconsin families of children and youth with special health care needs. We are parents and professionals who can help get answers, find services, connect you to community resources, provide trainings, and support you on your journey.
Community Education and Caregiver/Support Provider Training
Provides community training events that are conducted or co-sponsored by the Waisman Center UCEDD. For professionals, service providers, consumers, families, and students.
Wellness Inclusion Nursing
The Wellness Inclusion Nursing (WIN) Program nurses serve as consultants to residential and vocational team members, families and health care providers focusing on restoring, maintaining and promoting maximal health and independence for adults and children with developmental disabilities (DD) so they can achieve the best life possible.