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Suzy Pelok: Monthly Staff Spotlight

Suzy Pelok: Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on July 12, 2022

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Suzy Pelok, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist.

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52% of People with Disabilities Faced Financial Hardship During the Pandemic

52% of People with Disabilities Faced Financial Hardship During the Pandemic

Posted on June 30, 2022

We examined financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Mary Kay Rizzolo: Monthly Staff Spotlight

Mary Kay Rizzolo: Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on June 21, 2022

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Mary Kay Rizzolo, CQL’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

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Share Your DSP Program That Makes A Long-Lasting Impact

Share Your DSP Program That Makes A Long-Lasting Impact

Posted on June 16, 2022

Tell us about your agency-wide initiative that confronts direct support professional workforce issues.

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CQL Announces 2022 Disability Research Mentorship Program Student

CQL Announces 2022 Disability Research Mentorship Program Student

Posted on June 15, 2022

The third cohort of students have been selected for the Disability Research Mentorship Program for Black Students in 2022.

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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

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CQL Releases Breakout Sessions for the 2022 CQL Conference

CQL Releases Breakout Sessions for the 2022 CQL Conference

Posted on May 25, 2022

View the engaging breakout sessions being presented at the 2022 CQL Conference: Lightbulb Moments.

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Accredited Organizations Receive A Discount On Training and Certification

Accredited Organizations Receive A Discount On Training and Certification

Posted on May 18, 2022

CQL is offering accredited agencies a 5% discount on CQL training and POM Certification.

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Occupational Therapy Graduates’ Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Occupational Therapy Graduates’ Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on May 9, 2022

We examined occupational therapy graduates’ perspectives on the impact of COVID-19

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EP!C Is Empowering People Throughout Illinois

EP!C Is Empowering People Throughout Illinois

Posted on May 9, 2022

Read about EP!C and the impact their services have had on people with disabilities for more than seven decades.

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My New Windows

My New Windows

Posted on May 3, 2022

Pam Sams-Cox of Dawn of Hope shares her reflections about accreditation through a touching and meaningful story.

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IOI Builds A Positive Culture Across Tennessee And Oklahoma

IOI Builds A Positive Culture Across Tennessee And Oklahoma

Posted on April 18, 2022

Learn about Independent Opportunities, Inc., and their strong foundation of services for people with disabilities.

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Continuity and Security: An Important Aspect of Quality of Life

Continuity and Security: An Important Aspect of Quality of Life

Posted on April 13, 2022

We examine the impact of continuity and security on quality of life

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2022 Disability Research Mentorship Program for Black Graduate Students

2022 Disability Research Mentorship Program for Black Graduate Students

Posted on April 7, 2022

Learn about a program that aims to support Black students and provide guidance about disability research and publication.

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MMI Residential In Indiana Promotes Independence, Empowerment, And More!

MMI Residential In Indiana Promotes Independence, Empowerment, And More!

Posted on March 24, 2022

Discover how the values of MMI Residential are evident in the organization's supports and services.

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CQL Welcomes Mosaic’s Angela Weis To The Board of Directors

CQL Welcomes Mosaic’s Angela Weis To The Board of Directors

Posted on March 21, 2022

Learn about Weis’ decades of experience in numerous leadership roles across human services.

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2022 CQL Conference: Submit Your Presentation Proposal!

2022 CQL Conference: Submit Your Presentation Proposal!

Posted on March 10, 2022

CQL is now accepting presentation proposals for breakout sessions during the 2022 CQL Conference: Lightbulb Moments.

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CQL’s Board Of Directors Appoint New Officers In 2022

CQL’s Board Of Directors Appoint New Officers In 2022

Posted on January 28, 2022

Learn about the new officers of the Board of Directors for CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership.

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AAIDD Honors CQL’s Carli Friedman, PhD, With The 2022 Research Award

AAIDD Honors CQL’s Carli Friedman, PhD, With The 2022 Research Award

Posted on January 25, 2022

Dr. Friedman, CQL Director of Research, acknowledged by AAIDD for research contributions to the disability field.

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Provider Quality Improves the Personal Outcomes of People with IDD

Provider Quality Improves the Personal Outcomes of People with IDD

Posted on January 20, 2022

We explore how the quality of human service providers impacts the quality of life of the people they support.

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