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Stanford University Lists CQL’s Dr. Carli Friedman Among ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’

Stanford University Lists CQL’s Dr. Carli Friedman Among ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’

Posted on October 27, 2025

CQL’s Director of Research, Dr. Carli Friedman, is included on the prestigious list for the second consecutive year.

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AHRC New York City Receives 2025 CQL Award of Excellence

AHRC New York City Receives 2025 CQL Award of Excellence

Posted on October 10, 2025

Organizational initiatives recognized for addressing staff development and expanding residential options.

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Community Living Oakville Receives 2025 CQL Award of Excellence

Community Living Oakville Receives 2025 CQL Award of Excellence

Posted on October 10, 2025

The agency’s Outcomes Fund offers financial support to help people with disabilities achieve their dreams.

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Trinity Services, Inc. Receives The 2025 CQL President’s Award

Trinity Services, Inc. Receives The 2025 CQL President’s Award

Posted on October 10, 2025

The award recognizes the organization’s long-standing dedication to transforming services and improving lives.

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MHDS, Inc. Receives 2025 CQL Award of Excellence

MHDS, Inc. Receives 2025 CQL Award of Excellence

Posted on October 10, 2025

The organization’s innovative initiatives address mental health, enabling technology, youth supports, and more.

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Self-Direction in HCBS for Older Adults

Self-Direction in HCBS for Older Adults

Posted on October 9, 2025

We examined how states across the nation allocated self-direction

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Respect, Collaboration, and Empowerment at the St. Louis Arc

Respect, Collaboration, and Empowerment at the St. Louis Arc

Posted on September 30, 2025

This provider organization is empowering people and their families to lead better lives in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Sharon Coutryer: September Monthly Staff Spotlight

Sharon Coutryer: September Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on September 25, 2025

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Sharon Coutryer, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist.

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Discriminatory Provider Behaviors Contribute to Disabled People Delaying and Forgoing Medical Care

Discriminatory Provider Behaviors Contribute to Disabled People Delaying and Forgoing Medical Care

Posted on September 25, 2025

We analyzed data from 2,000 disabled people about their healthcare experiences

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Difficult, Challenging, and Worse Quality of Life: Health Care Professionals’ Beliefs about People with IDD

Difficult, Challenging, and Worse Quality of Life: Health Care Professionals’ Beliefs about People with IDD

Posted on September 16, 2025

We examined beliefs and disability and race implicit attitudes

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Disparities in Quality of Life and Quality of Supports in HCBS

Disparities in Quality of Life and Quality of Supports in HCBS

Posted on September 4, 2025

We examine differences among people who receive HCBS

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Tennessee DDA Remains Responsive To DSP Feedback

Tennessee DDA Remains Responsive To DSP Feedback

Posted on September 2, 2025

Discover how the DSP Voice Group collects feedback from DSPs and uses that information to drive change in TN.

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Providence of Maryland, Inc. Stays Engaged With New DSP Hires

Providence of Maryland, Inc. Stays Engaged With New DSP Hires

Posted on September 2, 2025

Get an update on the organization’s Touch Points program and its impact on DSP retention.

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‘Best of CLS’ DSP Recognition Program Grows At Community Living Services, Inc.

‘Best of CLS’ DSP Recognition Program Grows At Community Living Services, Inc.

Posted on September 2, 2025

Read an update about the Best of CLS program, which honors the organization’s amazing DSPs.

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The Buddy Program Continues To Support New DSPs At Mountain Lake Services

The Buddy Program Continues To Support New DSPs At Mountain Lake Services

Posted on September 2, 2025

Learn how the organization’s initiative to mentor new staff has been thriving since 2022.

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DSP Programs Produce Results At Core Services Of Northeast Tennessee

DSP Programs Produce Results At Core Services Of Northeast Tennessee

Posted on September 2, 2025

Find out how Core Services’ DSP initiatives have evolved over the years.

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DSP Certification Still Soars At Anne Carlsen Center

DSP Certification Still Soars At Anne Carlsen Center

Posted on September 2, 2025

Find out how Anne Carlsen Center continues to support professional development through DSP Certification.

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Feeding Bias: Rethinking the Weight of People with IDD and Social Determinants of Health

Feeding Bias: Rethinking the Weight of People with IDD and Social Determinants of Health

Posted on September 2, 2025

We examined the relationship between weight bias and outcomes

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KenCrest: Innovation and Advocacy at Work for 120 Years

KenCrest: Innovation and Advocacy at Work for 120 Years

Posted on August 27, 2025

Providing over a century of innovation and advocacy work in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Delaware.

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Brittany Brashaw: August Monthly Staff Spotlight

Brittany Brashaw: August Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on August 14, 2025

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Brittany Brashaw, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist.

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