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The Enrichment Center: Arts As A Cornerstone 

The Enrichment Center: Arts As A Cornerstone 

Posted on January 14, 2025

Gain insight into how the organization cultivates creativity and artistic expression.

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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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Autistic People’s Quality of Life Hindered by Low Quality Support, Not their Needs

Autistic People’s Quality of Life Hindered by Low Quality Support, Not their Needs

Posted on January 8, 2025

We examined personal outcomes and supports of autistic people

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States Aim to Only Have 13% of People with IDD Self-Direct HCBS

States Aim to Only Have 13% of People with IDD Self-Direct HCBS

Posted on December 16, 2024

We examined self-direction in HCBS

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Ethical and Quality Concerns About AI for Disability Research

Ethical and Quality Concerns About AI for Disability Research

Posted on December 9, 2024

We outline several issues with AI for qualitative research

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Chris Johnson: December Monthly Staff Spotlight

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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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.

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Horizon House of Illinois Valley, Inc.: Eager To Learn, Share, And Grow 

Horizon House of Illinois Valley, Inc.: Eager To Learn, Share, And Grow 

Posted on November 18, 2024

Discover how this human services organization in Illinois embraces ongoing transformation.

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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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CQL’s Dr. Carli Friedman On ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ List Calculated by Stanford University

CQL’s Dr. Carli Friedman On ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ List Calculated by Stanford University

Posted on November 12, 2024

Dr. Carli Friedman, CQL Director of Research, is included on prestigious list for significant contributions to research.

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Save-The-Date: 2025 CQL Conference

Save-The-Date: 2025 CQL Conference

Posted on November 1, 2024

The 2025 CQL Conference will take place in-person, in Philadelphia, PA from Monday 10/13/25 - Thursday 10/16/25.

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Barney Hubert: October Monthly Staff Spotlight

Barney Hubert: October Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on October 17, 2024

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Barney Hubert, Quality Enhancement Specialist.

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HCBS is an Important Vehicle to Provide Transportation to People with IDD

HCBS is an Important Vehicle to Provide Transportation to People with IDD

Posted on September 26, 2024

We examined how states allocated transportation services in waivers

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Erica Robinson: September Monthly Staff Spotlight

Erica Robinson: September Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on September 20, 2024

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Erica Robinson, Quality Enhancement Specialist.

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HCBS Provides Specialized Medical Equipment to People with IDD

HCBS Provides Specialized Medical Equipment to People with IDD

Posted on September 19, 2024

We examined how states across the nation provided this equipment.

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CQL Announces 2024 Disability Research Mentorship Student

CQL Announces 2024 Disability Research Mentorship Student

Posted on September 16, 2024

The fifth cohort have been selected for the Disability Research Mentorship Program for Black Students in 2024.

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Creating Community & Sparking Action: Welcome House, Inc.’s DSP Council

Creating Community & Sparking Action: Welcome House, Inc.’s DSP Council

Posted on September 6, 2024

Find out how the DSP Council at Welcome House, Inc. helps to promote organizational change.

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AHRC NYC Program Embraces Feedback And Growth For DSPs 

AHRC NYC Program Embraces Feedback And Growth For DSPs 

Posted on September 6, 2024

Learn how the Staff Development Initiative supports the improvement and advancement of DSPs.

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Black Hills Works Creates Strong Teams In South Dakota 

Black Hills Works Creates Strong Teams In South Dakota 

Posted on September 6, 2024

The organization’s Strong Teams Initiative supports DSPs and other staff to be successful in their work.

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Penn-Mar Human Services Collects And Acts On DSP Feedback  

Penn-Mar Human Services Collects And Acts On DSP Feedback  

Posted on September 6, 2024

A DSP from Penn-Mar shares how the organization solicits DSP feedback, and uses it to make changes.

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