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More Than a Place: Makom Is a Catalyst for Growth

More Than a Place: Makom Is a Catalyst for Growth

Posted on July 21, 2026

Makom's culture of innovation and partnership advances rights, choice, and belonging in Maryland.

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Decision-Making Authority: Exploring Sensitive Topics
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Decision-Making Authority: Exploring Sensitive Topics

Posted on July 16, 2026

A panel with diverse perspectives discusses sensitive topics involving decision-making and decision-making authority.

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Susan Carr: July Monthly Staff Spotlight

Susan Carr: July Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on July 10, 2026

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Susan Carr, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist.

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Inside Factor 10 of the CQL Basic Assurances®

Inside Factor 10 of the CQL Basic Assurances®

Posted on June 30, 2026

This one-page infographic provides an overview of Factor 10 of CQL's Basic Assurances®.

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Crafting An Effective Accreditation Plan

Crafting An Effective Accreditation Plan

Posted on June 30, 2026

This one-page infographic provides guidance about developing an effective CQL Accreditation Plan.

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The Coming Wave: Aging, Intellectual Disabilities, and Dementia Care

The Coming Wave: Aging, Intellectual Disabilities, and Dementia Care

Posted on June 24, 2026

Confront the growing challenge of supporting people with IDD and dementia.

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The Office Tour: Take A Seat At Our Desks

The Office Tour: Take A Seat At Our Desks

Posted on June 9, 2026

A behind-the-scenes look at the tools, treasures, and workspaces that help our remote team do their best work.

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Navigating Barriers That Negatively Impact Decision-Making

Navigating Barriers That Negatively Impact Decision-Making

Posted on May 20, 2026

Address everyday obstacles people face in exercising their decision-making authority.

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Jasmine Black: May Monthly Staff Spotlight

Jasmine Black: May Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on May 15, 2026

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Jasmine Black, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist.

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Buffalo River Services, Inc. Acts On What Matters Most in Tennessee

Buffalo River Services, Inc. Acts On What Matters Most in Tennessee

Posted on May 5, 2026

Discover how this organization focuses on outcomes, relationships, and what matters to people.

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Intersections of Dementia And IDD

Intersections of Dementia And IDD

Posted on April 24, 2026

Strategies for identifying, understanding, and navigating the relationship between dementia and its impact on people with IDD.

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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 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.

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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

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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

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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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