• Accreditation
    • Accreditation Inquiry
    • Systems Accreditation
    • Quality Assurances Accreditation
    • Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation
    • PCE Accreditation, With Distinction
    • Network Accreditation
    • Accredited Organizations
    • Promoting Your Accreditation
  • Training
    • CQL-Hosted Training
    • Organization-Hosted Training
    • E-Learning Courses
  • Certification
  • Research
    • Research Projects
    • Research Articles
    • PORTAL Data System
  • Consultation
  • Tools
    • Personal Outcome Measures®
    • Basic Assurances®
    • PORTAL Data System
  • Resources
    • Articles
    • Capstone Newsletters
    • Guides
    • Manuals
    • Webinars
    • Projects
    • Events
    • Rights Conversation Cards
    • Sex & Relationships Conversation Cards
    • The CQL POST App
  • About Us
  • Partnerships
  • Pay Fees

A Decrease font size. A Reset font size. A Increase font size.

Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Partnerships
  • Pay Fees
The Council on Quality and Leadership
Contact Us
MENU
  • Accreditation
    • Accreditation Inquiry
    • Systems Accreditation
    • Quality Assurances Accreditation
    • Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation
    • PCE Accreditation, With Distinction
    • Network Accreditation
    • Accredited Organizations
    • Promoting Your Accreditation
  • Training
    • CQL-Hosted Training
    • Organization-Hosted Training
    • E-Learning Courses
  • Certification
  • Research
    • Research Projects
    • Research Articles
    • PORTAL Data System
  • Consultation
  • Tools
    • Personal Outcome Measures®
    • Basic Assurances®
    • PORTAL Data System
  • Resources
    • Articles
    • Capstone Newsletters
    • Guides
    • Manuals
    • Webinars
    • Projects
    • Events
    • Rights Conversation Cards
    • Sex & Relationships Conversation Cards
    • The CQL POST App
Contact Us
Resources | Articles | Policy
Shoosh
Shoosh

Articles

Read the latest research, news, stories, developments, and alerts about human services field for people with disabilities.

Filter By

TOPICS
RESOURCE TYPES
Articles
Guides
Manuals
Capstone Newsletters
Projects
Events
Webinars
Ableism/Prejudice
Abuse and Neglect
Assistive Technology
Basic Assurances®
Communication
Community Living
CQL News
Data & Analysis
Dignity & Respect
DSP Workforce Issues
Employment
Family Supports
Friendships
Guardianship
HCBS Settings Final Rule
Health
Managed Care
Medicaid HCBS
Money Management
Natural Support Networks
Older Adults
Organizational Transformation
Person-Centered Practices
Personal Outcome Measures®
Policy
Positive Behavior Supports
Privacy
Rights
Safety
Self-Advocacy
Self-Determination
Sexuality
Social Capital
Social Determinants of Health
Spirituality
Staff Spotlight
Success Stories
Voting

Unconscious Bias: Implicit Attitudes and What They Mean

Read Now
CQL Signs On To Letter Urging FDA To Release Final Rule Banning ESDs

CQL Signs On To Letter Urging FDA To Release Final Rule Banning ESDs

Posted on December 2, 2024

Learn about the latest advocacy efforts regarding a ban on the use of electrical stimulation devices.

Article
Availability of Personal Emergency Responses Systems in HCBS

Availability of Personal Emergency Responses Systems in HCBS

Posted on September 21, 2023

We examined how PERS were offered to people with IDD in HCBS

Article
Sexuality and Parenting Supports for People with IDD

Sexuality and Parenting Supports for People with IDD

Posted on July 26, 2022

We examined how states provided sexual health and parenting services in HCBS.

Article
Telehealth in HCBS for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Telehealth in HCBS for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Posted on June 14, 2022

We examined telehealth service delivery in Medicaid HCBS

Article
CQL Named As An Approved Accrediting Organization For CSSP In Arkansas

CQL Named As An Approved Accrediting Organization For CSSP In Arkansas

Posted on February 18, 2021

Read about how Community Support System Providers in Arkansas can improve quality through CQL Accreditation.

Article
IDD MLTSS Workgroup Response To CMS Request For Information

IDD MLTSS Workgroup Response To CMS Request For Information

Posted on December 17, 2020

The workgroup shares its recommendations for the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services measure set.

Article
CQL Response to CMS Request For Information About HCBS Measures

CQL Response to CMS Request For Information About HCBS Measures

Posted on December 2, 2020

Read CQL’s recommendations for quality measures to improve home and community-based services.

Article
Ableism, Racism, and Subminimum Wage

Ableism, Racism, and Subminimum Wage

Posted on January 13, 2020

This study examined how prejudice impacts subminimum wage across the United States

Article
HCBS Settings Rule: Approaching The Original Deadline

HCBS Settings Rule: Approaching The Original Deadline

Posted on March 15, 2019

Access various videos, tools, and resources to help educate people about the HCBS Settings Rule.

Article
What’s the Relationship Between Ableism and Community Living, and Why Does it Matter?

What’s the Relationship Between Ableism and Community Living, and Why Does it Matter?

Posted on March 8, 2019

We examined the relationship between HCBS and disability prejudice in the United States

Article
The DSP Crisis: Reimbursement Rates, Retention, and Research

The DSP Crisis: Reimbursement Rates, Retention, and Research

Posted on February 27, 2019

These research and policy briefs help draw attention to DSP workforce issues

Article
Diet and Nutrition for People with IDD

Diet and Nutrition for People with IDD

Posted on January 4, 2019

This study explored dietician services for people with IDD in Medicaid HCBS waivers.

Article
Choosing Services: The Impact on Quality of Life

Choosing Services: The Impact on Quality of Life

Posted on December 10, 2018

This study explored the impact of people choosing their services on their quality of life

Article
Despite Employment First, Utilization of Prevocational Services Continues

Despite Employment First, Utilization of Prevocational Services Continues

Posted on September 5, 2018

This study examined prevocational services in Medicaid HCBS waivers for people with IDD

Article
Physical Therapy Services for People with IDD

Physical Therapy Services for People with IDD

Posted on August 14, 2018

This study explored physical therapy services for people with IDD in Medicaid HCBS waivers

Article
Aging in Place: Home and Community Based Services for Older Adults

Aging in Place: Home and Community Based Services for Older Adults

Posted on July 8, 2018

This study examined how states were working to promote community-based services for older adults

Article
Home and Community Based Services for People with Traumatic Brain Injury

Home and Community Based Services for People with Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on June 29, 2018

This study explored how states provided HCBS waivers for people with traumatic brain injury.

Article
Speech, Language, and Hearing Services in Medicaid HCBS Waivers

Speech, Language, and Hearing Services in Medicaid HCBS Waivers

Posted on June 11, 2018

This study explored speech, language, and hearing services in Medicaid HCBS IDD waivers

Article
States Continue to Overwhelmingly Allow Restraint and Seclusion

States Continue to Overwhelmingly Allow Restraint and Seclusion

Posted on June 1, 2018

This study explored the use of restraint, restrictive interventions, and seclusion

Article
Occupational Therapy Services in Medicaid HCBS Waivers

Occupational Therapy Services in Medicaid HCBS Waivers

Posted on February 21, 2018

This study explored occupational therapy services in Medicaid HCBS waivers

Article
  • 1
  • 2
  • »

More Resources

Rights Conversation Cards

Spark conversation about a variety of rights through popular card games.

Learn More

The CQL POST App

The CQL POST App is a screening tool for iPads that provides a snapshot view of quality of life.

Learn More

CONTACT US

100 West Road, Suite 300
Towson, Maryland 21204

(410) 275-0488

CONNECT WITH CQL

NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

Expertise, insight and tips to help you improve the quality of your supports.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

CQL AFFILIATE

The National Leadership Consortium is an affiliate of CQL.

© 2025 The Council on Quality and Leadership Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designed by Top Floor

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use