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A Program To ‘Empower’ The Quality Of Life For DSPs

A Program To ‘Empower’ The Quality Of Life For DSPs

September 18, 2021

The organization Empower shares how an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has helped direct support professionals.

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Recognizing DSPs Through The Kudos Program

Recognizing DSPs Through The Kudos Program

September 17, 2021

Learn how Imagine The Possibilities, Inc. is creating a positive organizational culture by acknowledging its employees.

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Children’s Aid and Family Services’ Training Program Supports DSP Development

Children’s Aid and Family Services’ Training Program Supports DSP Development

September 16, 2021

The Cope Institute strengthens the knowledge and skills of DSPs and other staff members.

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Boosting DSP Morale Through The Employee Retention Committee (ERC)

Boosting DSP Morale Through The Employee Retention Committee (ERC)

September 15, 2021

The Arc Southern Maryland launches a program aimed at improving retention by showing appreciation for DSPs.

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Success In Recruiting DSPs: The ‘Human Services Internship’ Program

Success In Recruiting DSPs: The ‘Human Services Internship’ Program

September 14, 2021

Find out how The Arc Lexington’s program empowers high school students to become effective DSPs.

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Implementing A DSP Career Path At Wildwood Programs

Implementing A DSP Career Path At Wildwood Programs

September 14, 2021

Discover how Wildwood Programs' DSP Career Path is improving skills and knowledge, while providing financial incentives.

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How Core Services Cut Their DSP Turnover Rate In Half

How Core Services Cut Their DSP Turnover Rate In Half

September 13, 2021

Read about the significant changes at Core Services that improved DSP retention, wages, benefits, and more.

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SEEC’s Program Aims to Improve DSP Training In Maryland

SEEC’s Program Aims to Improve DSP Training In Maryland

September 12, 2021

Find out how SEEC’s DSP-II Training Program is building skills among DSPs and improving retention rates at the agency.

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Connecting DSPs Through The ‘Mandatory Fun Series’ Program

Connecting DSPs Through The ‘Mandatory Fun Series’ Program

September 12, 2021

IAHD’s ‘Mandatory Fun Series’ program helps build community among direct support professionals through a creative outlet.

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Anti-Fat Bias in Health Care

Anti-Fat Bias in Health Care

September 7, 2021

We examined the anti-fat biases of occupational and physical therapy assistants

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One Vision: Acceptance, Advocacy, and Accountability In Iowa

One Vision: Acceptance, Advocacy, and Accountability In Iowa

September 2, 2021

One Vision offers perspective about their commitment to improving quality and supporting people to achieve their dreams.

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Community Participation Reduces ER Visits for People with Behavior Support Needs

Community Participation Reduces ER Visits for People with Behavior Support Needs

August 12, 2021

Explore the relationship between community integration, higher support needs, and emergency department use.

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The Next Chapter For Robert And Bixie

The Next Chapter For Robert And Bixie

August 10, 2021

Learn how the Personal Outcome Measures® helped Robert share more information about his personal goal of owning a condo.

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CQL’s COVID Safety Protocols For In-Person Service Activities

CQL’s COVID Safety Protocols For In-Person Service Activities

August 9, 2021

Learn about our COVID-19 precautions for in-person services involving accreditation, training, and certification.

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The Relationship Between Quality and Cost: Value-Based Payments

The Relationship Between Quality and Cost: Value-Based Payments

August 3, 2021

We examine quality indicators related to IDD LTSS billing expenditures

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Ableism and The Americans with Disabilities Act

Ableism and The Americans with Disabilities Act

July 22, 2021

In this study, we examined the relationship between ableism and support for the ADA.

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CQL Announces 2021 Disability Research Mentorship Program Students

CQL Announces 2021 Disability Research Mentorship Program Students

July 20, 2021

The second cohort of students have been selected for the Disability Research Mentorship Program for Black Students in 2021.

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Food Insecurity of People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Food Insecurity of People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

July 15, 2021

We explored Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities’ pandemic access to food.

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From Promise To Progress: Programs That Empower DSPs

From Promise To Progress: Programs That Empower DSPs

July 8, 2021

Share your programs that make a meaningful impact on DSPs beyond National DSP Recognition Week.

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Occupational Therapy Education: Impact on the Ableism of Students

Occupational Therapy Education: Impact on the Ableism of Students

July 7, 2021

We examined how students’ conscious and unconscious attitudes changed during their education

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