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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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Posted on October 10, 2025

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Posted on October 10, 2025

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

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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

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Posted on October 10, 2025

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

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Sharon Coutryer: September Monthly Staff Spotlight

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Posted on September 25, 2025

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

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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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Deb Koop: July Monthly Staff Spotlight

Deb Koop: July Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on July 10, 2025

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Deb Koop, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist.

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Maddie Robin: June Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on June 10, 2025

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Maddie Robin, CQL Communications Specialist.

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Meet The Students Selected For CQL’s 2025 Disability Research Mentorship Program

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Posted on June 10, 2025

CQL has selected the students to take part in the Disability Research Mentorship Program in 2025.

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Nikki Anderson: May Monthly Staff Spotlight

Nikki Anderson: May Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on May 8, 2025

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Nikki Anderson, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist.

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Ann Eller: April Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on April 11, 2025

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Ann Eller, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist.

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CQL Welcomes Katherine Neas and Nancy Ward to Its Board of Directors

CQL Welcomes Katherine Neas and Nancy Ward to Its Board of Directors

Posted on March 21, 2025

National experts join CQL’s Board of Directors to help the organization in achieving its strategic objectives.

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Matthew Forbes: March Monthly Staff Spotlight

Matthew Forbes: March Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on March 20, 2025

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Matthew Forbes, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist.

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AAIDD Elects Dr. Mary Kay Rizzolo to AAIDD Board of Directors

AAIDD Elects Dr. Mary Kay Rizzolo to AAIDD Board of Directors

Posted on March 10, 2025

Dr. Mary Kay Rizzolo, CQL President and CEO, is joining the AAIDD Board of Directors.

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Betsy Burns: February Monthly Staff Spotlight

Betsy Burns: February Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on February 26, 2025

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Betsy Burns, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist.

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Carli Friedman: January Monthly Staff Spotlight

Carli Friedman: January Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on January 9, 2025

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Carli Friedman, CQL Director of Research.

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Chris Johnson: December Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on December 6, 2024

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Chris Johnson, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialists.

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Kim Taylor: November Monthly Staff Spotlight

Kim Taylor: November Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on November 14, 2024

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Kim Taylor, CQL Partner Engagement Specialist.

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