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CQL Welcomes Chris Stewart To Its Board of Directors

CQL Welcomes Chris Stewart To Its Board of Directors

April 24, 2023

Chris Stewart, President and CEO of The Arc of Central Alabama, joins human services leaders on CQL’s Board of Directors.

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Pandemic Access to Technology in Disability Households

Pandemic Access to Technology in Disability Households

April 18, 2023

We examined adults with disabilities’ access to computers and internet for school-aged children.

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2023 Disability Research Mentorship Program for Black Graduate Students

2023 Disability Research Mentorship Program for Black Graduate Students

April 10, 2023

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

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Person-Centered Excellence Network Accreditation Awarded To TN DIDD

Person-Centered Excellence Network Accreditation Awarded To TN DIDD

March 29, 2023

Tennessee’s disability services system achieves its third term of CQL Person-Centered Excellence Network Accreditation.

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Linda Cobb: Monthly Staff Spotlight

Linda Cobb: Monthly Staff Spotlight

March 22, 2023

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Linda Cobb, one of our Quality Enhancement Specialists.

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CMS Releases HCBS Quality Measure Set Measure Summaries, Including The POM

CMS Releases HCBS Quality Measure Set Measure Summaries, Including The POM

March 14, 2023

The summary document provides additional guidance for states in using the CMS HCBS Quality Measure Set.

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What Happens to HCBS When the Public Health Emergency Ends?

What Happens to HCBS When the Public Health Emergency Ends?

March 9, 2023

We examined how states used Appendix K waivers to change their HCBS programs.

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Doris Hayes: Monthly Staff Spotlight

Doris Hayes: Monthly Staff Spotlight

February 27, 2023

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Doris Hayes, one of our Quality Enhancement Specialists.

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Ableism and Racism Hinder the Quality of Life of Black, Indigenous, People of Color with IDD

Ableism and Racism Hinder the Quality of Life of Black, Indigenous, People of Color with IDD

February 23, 2023

We examined the negative impact of ableism and racism on quality of life outcomes

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Early Career Occupational Therapists’ Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Early Career Occupational Therapists’ Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic

February 16, 2023

We explored the clinical experiences and concerns of early-career occupational therapists

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Michael Clausen: Monthly Staff Spotlight

Michael Clausen: Monthly Staff Spotlight

January 20, 2023

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Michael Clausen, CQL Director of Personal Outcomes.

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Emergency Pandemic Funding for HCBS for People with IDD

Emergency Pandemic Funding for HCBS for People with IDD

January 12, 2023

We examined how states used Appendix K to increase their reimbursement rates

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Thane Dykstra and David Ervin Join CQL’s Board of Directors

Thane Dykstra and David Ervin Join CQL’s Board of Directors

January 9, 2023

Learn about the latest additions to CQL’s Board of Directors and the important insights they bring to the organization.

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Supporting People with IDD to Transition to the Community

Supporting People with IDD to Transition to the Community

January 5, 2023

We examined community transition services in Medicaid HCBS.

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Search Helps Improve Lives Across Illinois Through High-Quality Services

Search Helps Improve Lives Across Illinois Through High-Quality Services

January 4, 2023

Read about best practices at the organization and the specific actions it takes to strengthen agency supports.

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Emergency Pandemic Funding Improved the Continuity and Security of People with IDD

Emergency Pandemic Funding Improved the Continuity and Security of People with IDD

December 15, 2022

We examined how state pandemic HCBS payments impacted people with IDD

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COVID-19 Diagnosis Disparities in the Disability Community

COVID-19 Diagnosis Disparities in the Disability Community

December 1, 2022

We examined differences in COVID-19 diagnosis and vaccination in the disability community.

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Kristen Heichel: Monthly Staff Spotlight

Kristen Heichel: Monthly Staff Spotlight

November 9, 2022

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Kristen Heichel, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist.

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Lucy Klym: Monthly Staff Spotlight

Lucy Klym: Monthly Staff Spotlight

October 18, 2022

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Lucy Klym, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist.

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Susan Arwood Receives 2022 CQL President’s Award

Susan Arwood Receives 2022 CQL President’s Award

October 13, 2022

CQL honors Arwood with the first-ever President’s Award for innovative leadership in the disability services sector.

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