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Person-Centered Planning & The Personal Outcome Measures®

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CQL Spotlight On 2020

CQL Spotlight On 2020

December 15, 2020

CQL reflects on some of the major milestones involving our organization in 2020.

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Focusing On Possibilities Through Appreciative Inquiry

Focusing On Possibilities Through Appreciative Inquiry

November 24, 2020

Find out how Appreciative Inquiry shifts the outlook from a deficiency-driven approach to identifying and amplifying strengths.

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Advancing Competitive Integrated Employment for People With Disabilities

Advancing Competitive Integrated Employment for People With Disabilities

October 29, 2020

We explore customized employment for people with disabilities and the importance of work matching skills, interests, and talents.

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What If DSP Recognition Lasted All Year?

What If DSP Recognition Lasted All Year?

September 28, 2020

In this Capstone, we profile organizations with programs that make a meaningful impact on DSPs throughout the entire year.

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Abuse, Neglect, And Supports for Prevention

Abuse, Neglect, And Supports for Prevention

August 27, 2020

We share risk factors and prevention techniques involving abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and exploitation.

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Americans With Disabilities Act: Promoting Integration and Inclusion

Americans With Disabilities Act: Promoting Integration and Inclusion

July 24, 2020

During the 30th anniversary of ADA, find out ways to improve integration and inclusion for people with disabilities.

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Remote Supports For People With Disabilities

Remote Supports For People With Disabilities

June 23, 2020

Read about the implementation of remote supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Person-Centered Planning & The Personal Outcome Measures®

Person-Centered Planning & The Personal Outcome Measures®

May 19, 2020

Find out how the Personal Outcome Measures® can assist in the development of a person-centered plan.

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From Policy To Practice: Breaking Down The Basic Assurances®

From Policy To Practice: Breaking Down The Basic Assurances®

March 31, 2020

Learn about our recent Basic Assurances® webinar series and get 'Top Tips' from CQL staff

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A Tool For Discussing Sex And Relationships

A Tool For Discussing Sex And Relationships

February 11, 2020

Find out about a new resource that will help you initiate conversations about topics like sex and relationships.

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Disability and Identity: We Need To Do Better

Disability and Identity: We Need To Do Better

January 21, 2020

We explore the role that identity plays in the lives of people with IDD, along with issues like stigma, belonging, and empowerment.

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CQL Spotlight On 2019

CQL Spotlight On 2019

December 30, 2019

CQL looks back at 2019 and shares some of the highlights experienced throughout the year.

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When It Comes To Rights In Someone’s Home, Ask “How” … Not “If”

When It Comes To Rights In Someone’s Home, Ask “How” … Not “If”

December 11, 2019

Learn about two important rights - the right to have visitors and the right to have keys.

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Dare To Reflect On The 2019 CQL Conference

Dare To Reflect On The 2019 CQL Conference

November 14, 2019

Access resources, ideas, and other takeaways from the 2019 CQL Conference: Dare To Dream.

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Recognizing Excellence In Direct Support

Recognizing Excellence In Direct Support

September 26, 2019

Receive insight into the important work of direct support professionals and learn about issues impacting them.

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Celebrating Five Decades, Dedicated To Quality

Celebrating Five Decades, Dedicated To Quality

August 27, 2019

We look back at CQL's history, sharing the many milestones experienced over the years.

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The Realities of House Rules

The Realities of House Rules

July 30, 2019

Unlock the effect of house rules on quality of life outcomes for people with disabilities.

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Never A Stranger At My Door

Never A Stranger At My Door

June 25, 2019

Empower people receiving services to play an active role in deciding who provides their supports

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Creative Approaches in Positive Behavior Supports

Creative Approaches in Positive Behavior Supports

May 30, 2019

Organizations share their efforts to support people involving "challenging behaviors."

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“Listening” When People Communicate Without Words

“Listening” When People Communicate Without Words

April 24, 2019

Receive tips, resources, and action steps involving non-verbal communication.

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