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Featured Virtual Event

Virtual POM For Adults Workshop: October 2026

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Supporting Non-Traditional Spirituality

Supporting Non-Traditional Spirituality

Posted on October 7, 2025

Learn about non-traditional forms of spirituality and access tools and tips for supporting spiritual practices.

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2025 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Campaign

2025 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Campaign

Posted on October 3, 2025

Read updates about agency programs highlighted in past years, which address pressing issues impacting DSPs.

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Respect, Collaboration, and Empowerment at the St. Louis Arc

Respect, Collaboration, and Empowerment at the St. Louis Arc

Posted on September 30, 2025

This provider organization is empowering people and their families to lead better lives in St. Louis, Missouri.

Article
Sharon Coutryer: September Monthly Staff Spotlight

Sharon Coutryer: September Monthly Staff Spotlight

Posted on September 25, 2025

This edition of our Monthly Staff Spotlight series features Sharon Coutryer, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist.

Article
Discriminatory Provider Behaviors Contribute to Disabled People Delaying and Forgoing Medical Care

Discriminatory Provider Behaviors Contribute to Disabled People Delaying and Forgoing Medical Care

Posted on September 25, 2025

We analyzed data from 2,000 disabled people about their healthcare experiences

Article
Programs And Tips To Positively Impact The DSP Workforce

Programs And Tips To Positively Impact The DSP Workforce

Posted on September 17, 2025

Get updates on programs that address DSP workforce issues and learn tips DSPs can use to enhance their supports.

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Difficult, Challenging, and Worse Quality of Life: Health Care Professionals’ Beliefs about People with IDD

Difficult, Challenging, and Worse Quality of Life: Health Care Professionals’ Beliefs about People with IDD

Posted on September 16, 2025

We examined beliefs and disability and race implicit attitudes

Article
Virtual Training: Person-Centered Thinking (July 2026)
JULY 15

Virtual Training: Person-Centered Thinking (July 2026)

Posted on September 4, 2025

Explore the values of person-centeredness and receive guidance for best practices in your supports and services.

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Virtual Training: Introduction to the POM (August 2026)
AUG 26

Virtual Training: Introduction to the POM (August 2026)

Posted on September 4, 2025

This interactive virtual training offers an in-depth exploration of the Personal Outcome Measures®.

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Virtual Training: Money Management (September 2026)
SEPT 16

Virtual Training: Money Management (September 2026)

Posted on September 4, 2025

We’re depositing basic tips, guidance, tools, and more for supporting people in money management.

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Virtual POM For Adults Workshop: October 2026
OCT 12-16

Virtual POM For Adults Workshop: October 2026

Posted on September 4, 2025

This Virtual POM Workshop takes place 10/12/26 - 10/16/26. It will show you the POM process, and its connection to person-centered approaches.

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Virtual Training: Organizational Culture (November 2026)
NOV 18

Virtual Training: Organizational Culture (November 2026)

Posted on September 4, 2025

You’ll experience a lightning round of practices that organizations are using to transform their culture.

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Virtual Training: Rights (December 2026)
DEC 3

Virtual Training: Rights (December 2026)

Posted on September 4, 2025

CQL explores a variety of rights, and shares strategies for supporting people to learn about and exercise their rights.

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Virtual POM For Adults Workshop: December 2026
DEC 7-11

Virtual POM For Adults Workshop: December 2026

Posted on September 4, 2025

This Virtual POM Workshop takes place 12/7/26 - 12/11/26. It will show you the POM process, and its connection to person-centered approaches.

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Disparities in Quality of Life and Quality of Supports in HCBS

Disparities in Quality of Life and Quality of Supports in HCBS

Posted on September 4, 2025

We examine differences among people who receive HCBS

Article
2025 CQL Conference: Go The Distance!

2025 CQL Conference: Go The Distance!

Posted on September 3, 2025

Discover cutting-edge solutions for complex issues at the 2025 CQL Conference: Go The Distance!

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Tennessee DDA Remains Responsive To DSP Feedback

Tennessee DDA Remains Responsive To DSP Feedback

Posted on September 2, 2025

Discover how the DSP Voice Group collects feedback from DSPs and uses that information to drive change in TN.

Article
DSP Programs Produce Results At Core Services Of Northeast Tennessee

DSP Programs Produce Results At Core Services Of Northeast Tennessee

Posted on September 2, 2025

Find out how Core Services’ DSP initiatives have evolved over the years.

Article
DSP Certification Still Soars At Anne Carlsen Center

DSP Certification Still Soars At Anne Carlsen Center

Posted on September 2, 2025

Find out how Anne Carlsen Center continues to support professional development through DSP Certification.

Article
Providence of Maryland, Inc. Stays Engaged With New DSP Hires

Providence of Maryland, Inc. Stays Engaged With New DSP Hires

Posted on September 2, 2025

Get an update on the organization’s Touch Points program and its impact on DSP retention.

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