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Quality Enhancement Through Accreditation, Since 1983

Quality Enhancement Through Accreditation, Since 1983

Posted on November 4, 2016

Learn how CQL Accreditation is helping the St. Louis Arc strengthen its supports.

Article
5 Factors Affecting Voting Rights

5 Factors Affecting Voting Rights

Posted on October 24, 2016

Many people with disabilities are not supported to vote; let's change that!

Capstone
In Spades: A CQL Partnership Pays Off In Ohio

In Spades: A CQL Partnership Pays Off In Ohio

Posted on October 14, 2016

Find out how CQL Accreditation has impacted Boundless holistically.

Article
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.

Guide
2016 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Stories

2016 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Stories

Posted on September 11, 2016

During 2016 DSP Recognition Week, CQL and NADSP shared stories of excellence among DSPs.

Project
Lindsay: Supporting The Unbreakable Bonds Of Friendship

Lindsay: Supporting The Unbreakable Bonds Of Friendship

Posted on September 11, 2016

Learn how Lindsay helped reconnect old friends 'across the pond.'

Article
Rene & Jessilyn: Supporting Me To Get Behind The Wheel

Rene & Jessilyn: Supporting Me To Get Behind The Wheel

Posted on September 11, 2016

Read Amanda's letter about how two DSPs have supported her in learning how to drive.

Article
Damon Postell: Supporting Lenin To Find His Voice

Damon Postell: Supporting Lenin To Find His Voice

Posted on September 11, 2016

Discover how Lenin transformed from being timid to a spoken word poetry artist.

Article
Ashley Golson: Supporting Johnny To Get His Driver’s License

Ashley Golson: Supporting Johnny To Get His Driver’s License

Posted on September 11, 2016

Put on your seatbelt for this story about how Ashley supported Johnny to get his license.

Article
Lisa Rosekrans: Connecting Families Through Personal Outcome Measures®

Lisa Rosekrans: Connecting Families Through Personal Outcome Measures®

Posted on September 11, 2016

Unpack this story about how Etta took the trip of a lifetime for a family reunion.

Article
Mike Mizgala: Supporting Me Through School

Mike Mizgala: Supporting Me Through School

Posted on September 11, 2016

Crack open the books and read this story about how Mike supported Letisia through school.

Article
Casey Potts: Committed To Improving Quality Of Life

Casey Potts: Committed To Improving Quality Of Life

Posted on September 11, 2016

Read how Casey has supported Daren in achieving his goals, one involving wrestling events.

Article
Rita: Promoting Trust And Respect As A DSP

Rita: Promoting Trust And Respect As A DSP

Posted on September 11, 2016

Learn how Rita has helped support one woman through difficult times and loss.

Article
Becky Farr: Supporting Michael To Achieve His Goals

Becky Farr: Supporting Michael To Achieve His Goals

Posted on September 11, 2016

Discover how Becky is supporting Michael's involvement in community-based employment.

Article
Mary Frank: Helping Volunteer Opportunities Take Off

Mary Frank: Helping Volunteer Opportunities Take Off

Posted on September 11, 2016

Take off with a story about how Jasper got a volunteering gig at the airport.

Article
Chandra Day: Helping Rob Achieve Employment Outcomes

Chandra Day: Helping Rob Achieve Employment Outcomes

Posted on September 11, 2016

Find out how Chandra supported Rob in securing a job that 'worked' for him.

Article
Nominal Group Technique: An Interactive Research Technique for Working With People with IDD

Nominal Group Technique: An Interactive Research Technique for Working With People with IDD

Posted on September 8, 2016

Nominal Group Technique is an accessible method for gaining insight from adults with IDD

Article
Family as Paid Personal Care Providers: A National Analysis

Family as Paid Personal Care Providers: A National Analysis

Posted on August 27, 2016

We examined Medicaid HCBS IDD waivers which paid family caregivers for providing personal care

Article
The HCBS-ACT Project

The HCBS-ACT Project

Posted on August 7, 2016

The HCBS-ACT Project provides guidance and tools about the HCBS Settings Final Rule.

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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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