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Promote A Positive Culture Through Respectful Communication: Part Two

Promote A Positive Culture Through Respectful Communication: Part Two

Posted on April 20, 2026

Additional insight into respectful communication with real-life examples and tips to improve your language.

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Crystal Hicks: April Monthly Staff Spotlight

Crystal Hicks: April Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on April 16, 2026

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Crystal Hicks, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist.

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Disabled People’s Experiences with Discrimination in Healthcare: Book Chapter

Disabled People’s Experiences with Discrimination in Healthcare: Book Chapter

Posted on April 9, 2026

A national survey of disabled adults

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The Legacy of Institutionalization on Structural Ableism

The Legacy of Institutionalization on Structural Ableism

Posted on March 31, 2026

We examined the long-lasting impact of institutionalization

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Promote A Positive Culture Through Respectful Communication: Part One

Promote A Positive Culture Through Respectful Communication: Part One

Posted on March 23, 2026

Understand the impact of the words you use and promote respectful communication across your organization.

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Beyond the Workday: What Our Team Is Learning

Beyond the Workday: What Our Team Is Learning

Posted on March 19, 2026

Discover the books, projects, skills, and interests inspiring members of the CQL team.

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Explicit and Implicit Disability Attitudes of Social Service Professionals

Explicit and Implicit Disability Attitudes of Social Service Professionals

Posted on March 12, 2026

We examined the biases of social workers and others

Article
Fueling Outcomes: Transportation and Quality of Life of People with IDD

Fueling Outcomes: Transportation and Quality of Life of People with IDD

Posted on March 4, 2026

We examined the impact of transportation on quality of life

Article
Common Challenges to Supporting Social Roles and Strategies to Address Them

Common Challenges to Supporting Social Roles and Strategies to Address Them

Posted on March 3, 2026

This two-page infographic identifies challenges and practical responses to support people to have social roles.

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Resources To Raise Awareness About Developmental Disabilities!

Resources To Raise Awareness About Developmental Disabilities!

Posted on February 26, 2026

Access tools, articles, and more during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March 2026.

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Tips to Support the Dignity of Risk

Tips to Support the Dignity of Risk

Posted on February 23, 2026

CQL staff share guidance for embracing and supporting risk in the lives of people receiving services.

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Practical Strategies to Support Valued Social Roles

Practical Strategies to Support Valued Social Roles

Posted on February 3, 2026

Receive guidance, tips, and insight for supporting people with disabilities to gain and sustain meaningful social roles.

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Outcomes of People who Receive HCBS: Still Room for Improvement

Outcomes of People who Receive HCBS: Still Room for Improvement

Posted on February 3, 2026

Examining outcomes and supports of people receiving HCBS.

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Social Well-Being and Friendship: Book Chapter

Social Well-Being and Friendship: Book Chapter

Posted on February 2, 2026

This book chapter describes social well-being of people with disabilities

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Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2025

Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2025

Posted on January 22, 2026

This report summarizes the 2025 Personal Outcome Measures® data from PORTAL Data System.

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Flourish With Valued Social Roles

Flourish With Valued Social Roles

Posted on January 21, 2026

Explore how to create the conditions for belonging, contribution, and community life.

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Choosing Goals Is Extremely Beneficial, So Why Aren’t People Allowed to Choose?

Choosing Goals Is Extremely Beneficial, So Why Aren’t People Allowed to Choose?

Posted on January 20, 2026

We examined the relationship between choosing goals and outcomes

Article
DSPs as a Social Determinant of Health of People with IDD

DSPs as a Social Determinant of Health of People with IDD

Posted on January 13, 2026

We examined their impact on health outcomes and supports

Article
Rebecca Kasey: January Monthly Staff Spotlight

Rebecca Kasey: January Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on January 7, 2026

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Rebecca Kasey, CQL Director of Personal Outcome Measures®.

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2026 CQL Accreditation Webinar Series
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2026 CQL Accreditation Webinar Series

Posted on January 7, 2026

Explore accreditation topics related to rights, focus groups, stakeholder day, accreditation plans, and common questions.

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