Accreditation

Utilize a proven framework for quality monitoring and enhancement through person-centered, internationally-recognized approaches.

Discover Benefits

Training

Choose from more than a dozen on-site training options featuring in-depth and applicable information to improve skills and knowledge.

Empower Staff

Certification

Ensure the quality and consistency of how the Personal Outcome Measures® are implemented by organizations and governmental agencies.

Improve Practices

Research

Access studies, findings, and analysis affecting the human services field, as well as gain insight through CQL’s PORTAL Data System.

Explore Data

Consultation

Implement customized approaches tailored to your unique needs in human services, with collaboration and guidance from CQL experts.

Identify Solutions

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WHO WE ARE

CQL works to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual, developmental, and psychiatric disabilities.

LEARN ABOUT CQL

OUR MISSION

CQL is dedicated to the definition, measurement, and improvement of personal quality of life.

OUR VISION

The vision of CQL is a world of dignity, opportunity, and community for all people.

OUR IMPACT

“CQL consistently challenges us to grow as an organization.”

- Mark A. Keeley, St. Louis Arc

Transforming Quality With CQL

CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership works with human service providers, national organizations, member associations, and governmental agencies throughout the world.

360+

Organizations Accredited

5,000+

Training Attendees/Year

250+

Individual Certifications

3,500+

PORTAL Data System Users

Provider Quality Improves the Personal Outcomes of People with IDD

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between human service provider quality and the quality of life – personal outcomes – of people with IDD. We analyzed Basic Assurances® data about provider quality and Personal Outcome Measures® data about people with IDD’s personal outcomes.