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People Supported: DDA Network Accreditation Brochure

People Supported: DDA Network Accreditation Brochure

Posted on December 18, 2018

This brochure shares how accreditation will impact people receiving services in Maryland.

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People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Posted on July 6, 2020

This brief explains why people with IDD are a large driver of costs including unique support needs and service models.

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Person-Centered Plan Template

Person-Centered Plan Template

Posted on August 2, 2016

Download a free template you can use for developing a more accessible person-centered plan.

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Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2021

Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2021

Posted on January 7, 2022

This report summarizes the 2021 Personal Outcome Measures® data from PORTAL Data System.

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Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2022

Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2022

Posted on January 17, 2023

This report summarizes the 2022 Personal Outcome Measures® data from PORTAL Data System.

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Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2023

Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2023

Posted on January 18, 2024

This report summarizes the 2023 Personal Outcome Measures® data from PORTAL Data System.

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Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2024

Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2024

Posted on February 14, 2025

This report summarizes the 2024 Personal Outcome Measures® data from PORTAL Data System.

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Personal Outcome Measures® Data Digest

Personal Outcome Measures® Data Digest

Posted on February 9, 2023

View an infographic report sharing Personal Outcome Measures® data about quality of life and agency supports.

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Personal Outcome Measures® In Pictures: For Adults

Personal Outcome Measures® In Pictures: For Adults

Posted on January 18, 2024

POM in Pictures is a tool to support interviewing with all people, but especially people who communicate differently.

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Personal Outcome Measures® In Pictures: For Children and Youth

Personal Outcome Measures® In Pictures: For Children and Youth

Posted on April 11, 2024

POM in Pictures is a tool to support interviewing with all people, but especially people who communicate differently.

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Personal Outcome Measures® Information-Gathering Worksheet

Personal Outcome Measures® Information-Gathering Worksheet

Posted on March 19, 2019

Use this form to collect feedback and notes during Personal Outcome Measures® interviews.

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Personal Outcome Measures® Virtual Interview Tips

Personal Outcome Measures® Virtual Interview Tips

Posted on August 10, 2020

Receive tips and additional information about conducting Personal Outcome Measures® interviews through virtual platforms

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Personal Outcome Measures®: 25 Years of Person-Centered Discovery and Achieving Outcomes

Personal Outcome Measures®: 25 Years of Person-Centered Discovery and Achieving Outcomes

Posted on September 28, 2018

Learn about person-centered discovery and outcomes over the past 25 years.

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POM Consent Form and Companion Guide

POM Consent Form and Companion Guide

Posted on May 24, 2017

This form is designed to obtain fully informed consent for those participating in a POM interview.

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PORTAL Data System User Guides

PORTAL Data System User Guides

Posted on October 2, 2020

Receive detailed instruction for entering data, editing surveys, running reports, and more, in the PORTAL Data System.

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Social Capital and Quality of Life Infographic

Social Capital and Quality of Life Infographic

Posted on July 22, 2024

This one-page infographic expands upon the definition of social capital and explores its impact on the quality of life for people with IDD.

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Social Determinants of Health Index

Social Determinants of Health Index

Posted on January 17, 2019

Calculate the social determinants of health for people receiving services.

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Social Determinants of Health Infographics

Social Determinants of Health Infographics

Posted on April 22, 2020

These infographics share how social determinants of health (SDOH) help increase people with IDD’s quality of life.

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Supported Decision-Making in the U.S.

Supported Decision-Making in the U.S.

Posted on July 18, 2017

Learn about policies, procedures, and practices involving Supported Decision-Making in the U.S.

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Supported Decision-Making: An Agenda For Action

Supported Decision-Making: An Agenda For Action

Posted on January 1, 2014

Learn actions to advance Supported Decision-Making as an alternative to guardianship.

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