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All Blogs
This is a listing of personal and Group blogs that have had recent activity (most recent at the top.) Only the most recent posting for each blog is listed, so be sure to click on the name of the article to see all of the articles for that Member or Group.
Jennifer's Blog
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Posted by Jennifer B. on Jan 17th, 2012 11:41am
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| The Bethesda Institute has created a blog community, BethesdaBlog, to engage with others about issues affecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Employees of Bethesda Lutheran Communities, experts from other organizations, and people with disabilities will contribute... |
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Joseph's Blog
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Posted by Joseph M. M. on Dec 6th, 2011 11:57am
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| The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has announced the launch of the NADSP Competency set on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Competency Model for Long-Term Care Supports & Services Model - the first set of long-term care supports... |
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CQL's Blog
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Posted by CQL N. on Nov 30th, 2011 5:36pm
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| The Wyatt v Stickney case was the first time the courts adopted CQL standards as the requirement for quality – later courts decisions followed. Please comment on how far we have come and how far we still need to go. Read the New York Times article by clicking here . |
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Jim's Blog
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Posted by Jim G. on Oct 25th, 2011 3:00pm
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| I flew out of Denver last week with feelings of enthusiasm and high anxiety. Wasn’t the airline flight – the flight was routine, predictable, and uneventful – everything you’re hoping for on a Friday afternoon departure for home. I was leaving a series of meetings... |
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Beth's Blog
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Posted by Beth M. on Oct 19th, 2011 1:38pm
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| Speaking of technology - here is a link to a website with a lot of interesting information about Long-term Services and Supports in the US. You can interact with data from the report Raising Expectations: A State Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults, People with... |
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Susan's Blog
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Posted by Susan S. on Sep 29th, 2011 2:23pm
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Sylvia's Blog
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Posted by Sylvia N. on Jul 26th, 2011 4:32pm
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| The Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council developed a guide to the meaningful participation of persons with developmental disabilities on Boards, Councils and Commissions. Click the following link for more information.
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Vickie's Blog
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Posted by Vickie W O. on Apr 14th, 2011 11:00pm
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| I am working with an organization in rural Georgia located in a small community where employment opportunities are limited both by the economy and the size of the community. The organization is a member of the Chamber of Commerce which provides the organization with early information about... |
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Leann's Blog
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Posted by Leann T. on Apr 14th, 2011 10:14am
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It has been a year since I posted anything. Since my last post I resigned my position at Pinecrest. I have finally gotten a job with another facility that works with people with developmental disabilities. In the past year, I have experienced quite a culture shock. One... |
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Dawn's Blog
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Posted by Dawn M F. Miss on Mar 3rd, 2011 6:20pm
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I wrote on her a little while back. I asked for ideas about Focus Groups. The group I was responsible for went very well. Our agency worked very hard. We received our 4yr accreditation and I say it is well deserved!!! Whoohoo! :)
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Susan's Blog
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Posted by Susan Striar M. on Jan 30th, 2011 8:42pm
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About a month ago I received an envelope from the Social Security Administration. When I opened the envelope I found a 2 x 3 card with my name on it. Not my father's name, not my mother's name, not my sister's name, but my name. I was now the owner of my... |
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Julia's Blog
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Posted by Julia W. on Dec 1st, 2010 12:46am
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| Exciting news - I recently held the first 4 day POMs assessment workshop in the Trondelag area, Norway. The workshop was hosted by colleagues in a Camphill community already in the process of transformation from a service-led approach to becoming more person-directed in context of a... |
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Becky's Blog
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Posted by Becky M. H. on Nov 10th, 2010 5:17pm
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I have worked at Community Support Provider agencies for the past 17 years. The first job that I held was that of Direct Support Professional and over the years I have had the opportunity to experience roles such as Volunteer Coordinator, Supported Living Instructor, Supervisor,... |
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Cathy's Blog
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Posted by Cathy Y. on Aug 5th, 2010 11:19am
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Hi, Everyone. I ran across this information about health care advocates after a discussion with some people who felt they did not have the information and understanding to help people they support to explore options about serious health issues. The Patient Advocacy Foundation... |
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L.J.'s Blog
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Posted by L.J. J. on May 26th, 2010 4:31pm
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| I was wondering the average amount of time that it takes for many of the readers to receive responses to phone calls and emails from CQL? It seems that at times, I get quick responses, (next day sometimes even within minutes of a message) but at others it is weeks. Is this common because of travel? |
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Paul's Blog
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Posted by Paul D. M. Mr. on May 19th, 2010 5:03pm
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| Recently I had reason to seek a better understanding about the phenomenon of under reporting. While I had some appreciation from an incident management perspective and the need to reduce and minimize, I find myself now trying to understand and respond in terms of... |
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Liz's Blog
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Posted by Liz O W. on Apr 7th, 2010 12:11pm
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| Hi- I thought I would attempt to blog. Based on last night's discussion around aging, I've been thinking about what it is like to help my mom. I have my own challenges. So when I help her, like I did in Florida, it was a challenge. Watching her not be able to do things is... |
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Amy's Blog
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Posted by Amy S. W. on Mar 31st, 2010 10:12am
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BULLYING has got to stop. It must be ended. "Nipped in the bud". "Checkmated". It is not, as some may think, merely "kids being kids" or "just a part of growing up". It is not a "rite of passage", and it doesn't "toughen people... |
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Cheril's Blog
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Posted by Cheril A M. on Mar 2nd, 2010 4:23pm
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April is Autism Awareness month for Community Connections in Winner, SD. I was very pleased to be able to find information regarding Autism from Pathfiners for Autism. I am hoping the information will prove to be very helpful to the staff members at Community... |
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Tricia's Blog
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Posted by Tricia W. on Feb 25th, 2010 2:51pm
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We are all experiencing various economic constraints- certainly some more than others. How is your organization doing more with less? What creative advice can we give to one another in the face of this reality? Share your organizational impacts and inspirational... |
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Theresa's Blog
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Posted by Theresa W. on Feb 25th, 2010 11:18am
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| Hi everyone. I'm new to the site and still learning some things, this is my first time blogging. I have found everything on the webpage very informative and helpful. I am a Direct Support Professional (Dsp) in South Dakota. I've been working as Dsp for 6 years... |
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Pamela's Blog
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Posted by Pamela S. on Nov 3rd, 2009 1:51pm
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Want to know what employment resources are available in these recessionary times? Find out at our e-Community Knowledge Portal: Employment .
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Tammi's Blog
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Posted by Tammi W. on Oct 12th, 2009 3:18pm
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Hi All,
Im trying to keep up with CQL technology. Hope Im blogging correctly. :-)
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Anne's Blog
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Posted by Anne B. on Oct 11th, 2009 9:26am
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| Just thought I'd get started and join the crowd. Hope all is well. |
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Susan's Blog
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Posted by Susan S. on Oct 9th, 2009 10:53am
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| Today I am wondering how I ended up being a minivan driving soccer mom living in Stepford. |
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