<?xml version="1.0" ?> <rss xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" version="2.0"><channel><title></title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/rss/rss.aspx</link><description></description><item><title>AFP State Teams</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/news/newsDetail.aspx?id=854</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;AFP Update on State TeamsAlliance for Full Participation State Teams are continuing to form across the United States.&amp;#160; While we recognize the severity of the economy and state and federal cutbacks in services, our Alliance message is to continue to&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Susan Seim</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:48:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Publication Sale</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/news/newsDetail.aspx?id=831</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;&amp;amp; Free Shipping starting November 15th!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>mark szurlej</author><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:46:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Data Quarterly 10</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/news/newsDetail.aspx?id=819</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Responsive
Services&lt;sup&gt;®&lt;/sup&gt; and Community Life&lt;sup&gt;®&lt;/sup&gt; indicators &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Susan Seim</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:19:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Italy</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/news/eventDetail.aspx?id=809</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;CQL CEO Jim Gardner will speak on quality of life to the annual meeting of the association.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Susan Seim</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:55:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alaska</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/news/eventDetail.aspx?id=793</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Susan Seim</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:13:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>POM Workshops</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/news/newsDetail.aspx?id=802</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Personal Outcome Measures On line WorkshopsMDCQL is pleased to announce an e learning opportunity that will introduce and reinforce the value of using the Personal Outcome Measures® interview in both individual planning and organizational planning for people with disabilities and&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Susan Seim</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:20:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer 2009 Capstone</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/summer2009capstone.aspx</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The Summer 2009 Capstone is available for download. &lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Susan Seim</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:12:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2009-2</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/uploadedFiles/2009-2(1).pdf</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Summer 2009&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Nicole Ward</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:45:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2009-1</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/uploadedFiles/Spring 2009 Capstone.pdf</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Spring 2009 &lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Nicole Ward</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:36:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CQA Training Illinois</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/cqaillinois.aspx</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;CQL Provides CQA Training in IlinoisIL&amp;#160; CQL, in cooperation with the Department of Human Services and funded through an investment from the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities, is engaged in offering Certified Quality Analyst Training to a diverse group of&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Susan Seim</author><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:41:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>National Leadership Consortium-University of Delaware</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/news/eventDetail.aspx?id=777</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;CQL CEO James Gardner speaks to emerging leaders in the field  on "Reframing Quality", as part of the week-long summer institute.  CQL is one of the national Sponsors of the National Leadership Consortium.&lt;/p&gt;
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</description><author>Sylvia Nudler</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:16:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>National Council of Executives of The Arc (NCE) Summer Leadership Institute</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/news/eventDetail.aspx?id=776</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Anne Buechner, Project Manager at CQL, speaks on "The Bridging Organization: Systems, Advocacy and Alliances".&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Sylvia Nudler</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:01:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Autism Society of America 40th National Conference</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/news/eventDetail.aspx?id=775</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Beth Mathis, Network Development Manager at CQL, presents "A Quality Spectrum in Services".  Beth will share findings from the Personal Outcome Measures database on people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Sylvia Nudler</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:58:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NYSACRA 32nd Annual Conference</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/news/eventDetail.aspx?id=774</link><description>
&lt;p&gt; Beth Mathis, CQL's Network Development Manager, and members of the Finger Lakes Collaborative co-present  on Creative Approaches to Community Inclusion.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Sylvia Nudler</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:47:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>APSE 2009 Annual Conference</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/news/eventDetail.aspx?id=773</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;APSE 2009 Annual Conference Employment for All - Anne Buechner, CQL Project Manager, speaks on "Using Social Capital to Increase Employment Opportunities".&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Sylvia Nudler</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:38:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Louisiana Disability Summit</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/news/eventDetail.aspx?id=772</link><description>
&lt;p&gt; Louisiana Disability Summit: The Power of Three - Anne Buechner, CQL Project Manager, to speak on "The Bridging Organization: Systems, Advocacy and Alliances."&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Sylvia Nudler</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:09:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ANCOR Management Practices Conference</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/news/eventDetail.aspx?id=771</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;ANCOR Management Practices Conference - Cathy Yadamac, CQL Project Manager, and Nancy Potter, Assistant Vice President at Mosaic, present on "Building a Culture of Quality Across a Network: A Five Year Retrospective." &lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Sylvia Nudler</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:01:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Walk the the Talk Quiz</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/quiz.aspx</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;New Quiz Gives Community-based Organizations the Chance to Walk the Person Directed Talk &lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Susan Seim</author><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:53:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Strategies for Quality Webinars</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/webinars.aspx</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Join us for a series of webinars that reflect the best practices in person-centered services.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Susan Seim</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:48:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CQL Participates in International Leadership Exchange</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/ottawaleadershipexchange.aspx</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;August 25-29, 2007 – CQL’s James Gardner, Ph.D., and Beth Mathis took part in the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL) International Leadership Exchange in Ottawa, Canada.The philosophy behind the IIMHL Leadership Exchange is that once key leaders are linked together, they have the opportunity to begin collaborating and building an international partnership. The aim is to build relationships and networks that are mutually helpful for leaders, organizations and countries.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Susan Seim</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:31:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mosaic</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/mosaic.aspx</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The Council
on Quality and Leadership (CQL) has partnered with Mosaic Collaborative for
Disabilities Public Policy and Practice and Gallup to play a significant role in guiding
its future work.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Susan Seim</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:53:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Australia</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/news/eventDetail.aspx?id=668</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Network Development Manager Beth Mathis will take part in the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL) International Leadership Exchange in Brisbane, Australia March 2 – 6, 2009&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Susan Seim</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:01:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2008-4 Winter</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/uploadedFiles/News/Capstone/2008/Winter 2008 Capstone.pdf</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Winter 2008&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Nicole Ward</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:44:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2008-2 Summer</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/uploadedFiles/News/Capstone/2008/Capstone Suimmer 2008.pdf</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Summer 2008&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Nicole Ward</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:44:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2007-2 Summer</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/uploadedFiles/News/Capstone/2007/Capstone Summer 2007.pdf</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Summer 2007&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>mark szurlej</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:21:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2008-1 Spring</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/uploadedFiles/News/Capstone/2008/Capstone Spring 08.pdf</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Spring 2008&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>mark szurlej</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:21:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2008-3 Fall</title><link>http://www.thecouncil.org/uploadedFiles/News/Capstone/2008/Capstone Fall 2008.pdf</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Fall 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>mark szurlej</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:21:11 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>