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Planes, Trains, & CQL Adventures

Planes, Trains, & CQL Adventures

Posted on September 24, 2026

The funny, unexpected, and unforgettable moments that happen when our team hits the road.

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Easterseals Tennessee Holds Regular Check-Ins With Newly-Hired DSPs

Easterseals Tennessee Holds Regular Check-Ins With Newly-Hired DSPs

Posted on September 17, 2026

Find out how the organization stays connected to new DSPs in the months following their start date.

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Vocational Training Center Continues To Provide ‘Roadmap To Success’ For DSPs

Vocational Training Center Continues To Provide ‘Roadmap To Success’ For DSPs

Posted on September 9, 2026

Direct support professionals (DSPs) receive an in-depth onboarding process to get them prepared.

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DSP Pathways Empowers Students To Become Successful DSPs 

DSP Pathways Empowers Students To Become Successful DSPs 

Posted on September 9, 2026

Program from AHRC Nassau helps high school students explore careers in the disability services sector.

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J.U. Kevil Memorial Foundation Shows Appreciation For Its DSPs

J.U. Kevil Memorial Foundation Shows Appreciation For Its DSPs

Posted on September 9, 2026

Find out how the Kentucky organization demonstrates gratitude for direct support professionals.

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DSPs Reach New Heights Through Penn-Mar’s Career Ladders Program

DSPs Reach New Heights Through Penn-Mar’s Career Ladders Program

Posted on September 9, 2026

Penn-Mar Human Services describes the impact of Career Ladders on DSP growth and development.

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Internship Program Moves Forward At Delarc

Internship Program Moves Forward At Delarc

Posted on September 9, 2026

The Arc of Delaware County (Delarc) continues to find success through its Fwd Bound internship program.

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CCAR Industries: A Roadmap For Continuous Improvement

CCAR Industries: A Roadmap For Continuous Improvement

Posted on September 3, 2026

Learn how this provider invests in meaningful change so people can live fulfilling lives in Illinois.

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Trina Meeth: August Monthly Staff Spotlight

Trina Meeth: August Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on August 13, 2026

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Trina Meeth, CQL Chief Financial and Administrative Officer.

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Seeking Excellence in the Ordinary at Myna Early Intervention

Seeking Excellence in the Ordinary at Myna Early Intervention

Posted on August 3, 2026

Providing compassionate and innovative care to children in North Dakota.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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