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Implementing A DSP Career Path At Wildwood Programs

Implementing A DSP Career Path At Wildwood Programs

Posted on September 14, 2021

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

Article
How Core Services Cut Their DSP Turnover Rate In Half

How Core Services Cut Their DSP Turnover Rate In Half

Posted on September 13, 2021

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

Article
SEEC’s Program Aims to Improve DSP Training In Maryland

SEEC’s Program Aims to Improve DSP Training In Maryland

Posted on September 12, 2021

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

Article
Connecting DSPs Through The ‘Mandatory Fun Series’ Program

Connecting DSPs Through The ‘Mandatory Fun Series’ Program

Posted on September 12, 2021

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

Article
2021 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Campaign

2021 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Campaign

Posted on September 8, 2021

Learn about organizational programs highlighted during 2021 DSP Recognition Week that address some of the most pressing issues impacting DSPs.

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Anti-Fat Bias in Health Care

Anti-Fat Bias in Health Care

Posted on September 7, 2021

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

Article
One Vision: Acceptance, Advocacy, and Accountability In Iowa

One Vision: Acceptance, Advocacy, and Accountability In Iowa

Posted on September 2, 2021

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

Article
Inclusive Practices To Spark Change At Your Organization

Inclusive Practices To Spark Change At Your Organization

Posted on August 31, 2021

Strategies to promote inclusion and participation among people supported in all aspects of organizational life.

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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

Posted on August 12, 2021

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

Article
The Next Chapter For Robert And Bixie

The Next Chapter For Robert And Bixie

Posted on August 10, 2021

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

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

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

Posted on August 9, 2021

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

Article
The Relationship Between Quality and Cost: Value-Based Payments

The Relationship Between Quality and Cost: Value-Based Payments

Posted on August 3, 2021

We examine quality indicators related to IDD LTSS billing expenditures

Article
Behavior Events: An Indicator of Social Determinants of Health

Behavior Events: An Indicator of Social Determinants of Health

Posted on July 27, 2021

Explore the relationship between social determinants of health and behavior events of people with IDD.

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Ableism and The Americans with Disabilities Act

Ableism and The Americans with Disabilities Act

Posted on July 22, 2021

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

Article
CQL Announces 2021 Disability Research Mentorship Program Students

CQL Announces 2021 Disability Research Mentorship Program Students

Posted on July 20, 2021

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

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

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

Posted on July 15, 2021

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

Article
From Promise To Progress: Programs That Empower DSPs

From Promise To Progress: Programs That Empower DSPs

Posted on July 8, 2021

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

Article
Occupational Therapy Education: Impact on the Ableism of Students

Occupational Therapy Education: Impact on the Ableism of Students

Posted on July 7, 2021

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

Article
Empower Simcoe Is Supporting People To ‘Be, Belong, And Thrive’

Empower Simcoe Is Supporting People To ‘Be, Belong, And Thrive’

Posted on June 30, 2021

Read about Empower Simcoe's decades-long pursuit to improve the quality of their supports and services.

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Dignity and Respect – Things That Make You Go … Huh?

Dignity and Respect – Things That Make You Go … Huh?

Posted on June 29, 2021

Uncover ten subtle signs of disrespect that are regularly observed by CQL staff members.

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