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12 Reasons Why Data Is Important

12 Reasons Why Data Is Important

Posted on March 3, 2018

Learn why data is important, what you can do with it, and how it relates to the field.

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8 Ways to Support People To Vote Infographic

8 Ways to Support People To Vote Infographic

Posted on October 7, 2024

This one-page infographic highlights 8 ways you can support people in exercising their right to vote.

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Alternative Funding Models for People with IDD

Alternative Funding Models for People with IDD

Posted on February 1, 2020

This IDD MLTSS Workgroup report explores quality outcomes and measurement metrics.

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An Overview Presentation: DDA Network Accreditation

An Overview Presentation: DDA Network Accreditation

Posted on July 25, 2018

This presentation shares an overview of the CQL Network Accreditation process in Maryland.

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Building The Framework For IDD Quality Measurement

Building The Framework For IDD Quality Measurement

Posted on December 13, 2018

Learn about value-based quality measures for people with IDD, in the shift to managed care

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Camera Use: Ethical Questions and Considerations Infographic

Camera Use: Ethical Questions and Considerations Infographic

Posted on May 12, 2025

This two-page infographic highlights some questions and considerations to address before using cameras or CCTV.

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CQL Personal Outcome Measures® Validation Report

CQL Personal Outcome Measures® Validation Report

Posted on April 13, 2017

Learn about the reorganization of the 21 Personal Outcome Measures® indicators into 5 Factors.

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DSP Research Briefs

DSP Research Briefs

Posted on February 5, 2019

Raise awareness about DSP workforce issues through these one-page research briefs

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Exercising Voting Rights: People With Disabilities

Exercising Voting Rights: People With Disabilities

Posted on October 1, 2016

This data brief explores what factors affect people with disabilities exercising voting rights.

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Families and Friends: DDA Network Accreditation Brochure

Families and Friends: DDA Network Accreditation Brochure

Posted on December 18, 2018

This brochure shares how accreditation will impact families/friends of people supported in MD.

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HCBS Guide: Supporting The Right To A Community Life

HCBS Guide: Supporting The Right To A Community Life

Posted on March 16, 2018

Receive guidance about supporting people's advocacy for community living.

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HCBS Guide: Your Right To A Community Life

HCBS Guide: Your Right To A Community Life

Posted on March 16, 2018

Access information and tools for advocacy about the HCBS Settings Rule

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HCBS Settings Rule: Toolkit for States

HCBS Settings Rule: Toolkit for States

Posted on August 1, 2014

Find out how CQL tools can help demonstrate state compliance with the HCBS Settings Rule.

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MACS Conference Presentation: DDA Network Accreditation

MACS Conference Presentation: DDA Network Accreditation

Posted on November 28, 2018

This presentation from the 2018 MACS Conference describes CQL Network Accreditation in MD.

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Measure Specifications for the Personal Outcome Measures®

Measure Specifications for the Personal Outcome Measures®

Posted on April 3, 2024

This report details the technical aspects of the internationally-recognized person-centered discovery tool.

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Ohio Quality Standards Crosswalk

Ohio Quality Standards Crosswalk

Posted on August 30, 2023

CQL has produced this crosswalk to demonstrate the practical application of CQL tools to Ohio’s compliance standards developed by DODD.

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Ontario ‘Crosswalk of Quality’

Ontario ‘Crosswalk of Quality’

Posted on June 13, 2017

Find out how to apply CQL tools to align with quality assurance measures in Ontario.

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Organizations and Staff: DDA Network Accreditation Brochure

Organizations and Staff: DDA Network Accreditation Brochure

Posted on December 18, 2018

This brochure shares how accreditation will impact human service organizations in Maryland.

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Outcomes & Metrics Report Summary

Outcomes & Metrics Report Summary

Posted on April 22, 2020

This summary document provides an overview of the report ‘Alternative Funding Models for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.'

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Outcomes Overview Guide

Outcomes Overview Guide

Posted on May 24, 2017

This resource provides an accessible overview of the Personal Outcome Measures®

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