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Mountain Lake Services Shines A Spotlight On Essential Workers

Mountain Lake Services Shines A Spotlight On Essential Workers

September 15, 2020

Mountain Lake Services is shining a spotlight on DSPs through their Employee Spotlight program.

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The Arc of Monroe Empowers DSPs Through Succession Development Classes

The Arc of Monroe Empowers DSPs Through Succession Development Classes

September 14, 2020

Read about how The Arc of Monroe empowers DSPs through its Succession Development Classes.

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The Lillie Leapit Awards Make A Splash At Trinity Services, Inc.

The Lillie Leapit Awards Make A Splash At Trinity Services, Inc.

September 11, 2020

Trinity Services, Inc. launched the Lillie Leapit Awards to create a positive culture and acknowledge DSPs.

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Sexism Contributes to Low Direct Support Professional (DSP) Wages

Sexism Contributes to Low Direct Support Professional (DSP) Wages

August 8, 2020

We examined the relationship between ableism, racism, and sexism, and DSP wages

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Let’s Extend National DSP Recognition Week by 51 Weeks

Let’s Extend National DSP Recognition Week by 51 Weeks

July 23, 2020

Share your initiatives that make a long-lasting impact on DSPs beyond National DSP Recognition Week.

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The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on the Emergency Department Use of People with IDD

The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on the Emergency Department Use of People with IDD

July 22, 2020

We examine how social determinants can reduce the emergency department use of people with IDD

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It’s National Disability Voter Registration Week!

It’s National Disability Voter Registration Week!

July 13, 2020

You can access resources to help people with disabilities register to vote during National Disability Voter Registration Week.

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Reducing ‘Challenging’ Behavior By Training Support Staff to Promote Dignity and Respect

Reducing ‘Challenging’ Behavior By Training Support Staff to Promote Dignity and Respect

July 7, 2020

Our study explored how dignity and respect can change behavior

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2020 Disability Research Mentorship Program for Black Graduate Students

2020 Disability Research Mentorship Program for Black Graduate Students

June 22, 2020

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

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Facilitating Fair Wages for People with Disabilities

Facilitating Fair Wages for People with Disabilities

June 17, 2020

This study explores factors which increase the likelihood of people being paid fair wages

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Please Help Us Address Racial Injustice Through The Basic Assurances®

Please Help Us Address Racial Injustice Through The Basic Assurances®

June 16, 2020

Help inform our revisions to the Basic Assurances® and its manual specific to topics of racism, social justice, and equality.

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Ongoing Staff Development Improves the Health and Safety of People with IDD

Ongoing Staff Development Improves the Health and Safety of People with IDD

May 28, 2020

We explored the impact of ongoing staff development on abuse/neglect, emergency room visits, and injuries

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What is The Relationship Between Disability Employment and Ableism?

What is The Relationship Between Disability Employment and Ableism?

May 13, 2020

This study explores the impact disability prejudice has on disability employment rates

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Supplemental POM Materials Are Now Available In Spanish

Supplemental POM Materials Are Now Available In Spanish

May 7, 2020

Access some essential resources involving the Personal Outcome Measures®, which have been translated into Spanish.

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Peter Leidy Recognizes DSPs During COVID-19

Peter Leidy Recognizes DSPs During COVID-19

May 4, 2020

Peter Leidy, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist, has produced a song to honor and recognize DSPs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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New Report Details Metrics to Measure Outcomes For Quality LTSS

New Report Details Metrics to Measure Outcomes For Quality LTSS

April 22, 2020

Symposium results in report 'Alternative Funding Models for People with IDD'

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Disability Attitudes of Health Care Providers

Disability Attitudes of Health Care Providers

March 30, 2020

We explored the conscious and unconscious disability attitudes of health care providers

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Solutions For CQL Services While Confronting COVID-19

Solutions For CQL Services While Confronting COVID-19

March 16, 2020

Read about how CQL is adjusting services like CQL Accreditation and Certification during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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John Butterworth Appointed to CQL Board of Directors

John Butterworth Appointed to CQL Board of Directors

March 5, 2020

CQL is honored to welcome John Butterworth, Ph.D. to CQL’s Board of Directors.

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What Impact Can Organizations Have on the Health of People with IDD?

What Impact Can Organizations Have on the Health of People with IDD?

February 6, 2020

We examined how having organizational supports in place can impact people with IDD’s health

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