2/11  Better Together Reception 2020
Join Quality Trust this March 11 from 4:30p – 7:00p at Modena, as we celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month for 2020. Quality Trust’s annual “Better Together” reception is an opportunity for our community to come together and acknowledge the promise and potential that opportunities for inclusion and contribution can produce for children and adults with disabilities. Quality Trust also strongly believes that our community is richer and more vibrant when our neighbors, co-workers, friends, family members and fellow citizens with disabilities are fully included. We have seen that with support, people with disabilities can accomplish amazing things. Special thanks to our Sponsors:  QCore Group and Gelman, Rosenberg and Freedman Tickets for the event are only $ 45 and support a great cause. You can purchase ticket(s) at the following link: https://QualityTrustforIndividualswithDisabilities.networkforgood.com/events/18345-2020-better-together-reception

8/6  Quality Trust on The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Morgan K. Whitlatch, Legal Director of Quality Trust, will be among the guests on The Kojo Nnamdi Show tomorrow, August 7, from 12 – 1 pm to discuss the need to extend the DDA Health Initiative contract to allow for meaningful stakeholder input on the future of health care coordination services for DC residents with intellectual disabilities. The link to the show is: https://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2019-08-07/upcoming-changes-in-d-c-disability-services-spark-public-pushback and the call-in number is 1-800-433-8850; kojo@wamu.org; WAMU 88.5.

   8/5  Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Independent Contractor for Legal Services
Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities is issuing a Request for Proposals for an Independent Contractor for Legal Services.  We are seeking an independent contractor to provide legal services to DC residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.  See attachment below for description of the scope of work and expectations for vendor proposal submissions.  The deadline for proposals is August 12, 2019.  Proposals and any questions should be sent to Legal Director Morgan Whitlach at mwhitlatch@dcqualitytrust.org; 202-459-4004.  QT Legal Contractor RFP (2019.07.15)

   7/3  Summer Breeze 2019: Get your Tickets Now
Summer is here and we’re looking forward to you joining Quality Trust at our 2019 Summer Breeze Gala on Saturday, July 27th from 5:30 – 9:30 pm at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. It is located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004. We look forward to a great time with you, our Board of Directors, people we support and other disability supporters. We’ll enjoy a three-course served dinner, silent auction, wine pull and live music with X-Factor Band. Our host will be Anna Lysa-Gayle from WJLA/NewsChannel 8. To purchase individual tickets, please click here. If you would like to be a Gala Benefactor, please click here.  We value your commitment and support of the advocacy work of Quality Trust and the difference we make for children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities. As we are preparing for the Gala, we are looking for corporate sponsors along with silent auction items. Silent Auction items could include anything from tickets to certificates for dinner and spa treatments.

   5/22  Speakers and agenda for 2019 Supported Decision-Making Symposium announced
The National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making, a project led by Quality Trust, has just announced the speakers and agenda for its 2019 Supported Decision-Making Symposium from June 10-11, 2019, at American University Washington College of Law. To see our lineup of notable speakers, please download a copy of the agenda here: AGENDA – NRC-SDM June 10-11 Symposium (rev. 05.29.19) Registration is FREE but required. Space is limited, so please register today by completing the Registration Form and returning it to mwhitlatch@dcqualitytrust.org.  For more information, please visit www.supporteddecisionmaking.org Sponsored by:

   2/11  Better Together Reception 2020

Join Quality Trust this March 11 from 4:30p – 7:00p at Modena, as we celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month for 2020. Quality Trust’s annual “Better Together” reception is an opportunity for our community to come together and acknowledge the promise and potential that opportunities for inclusion and contribution can produce for children and adults with disabilities. Quality Trust also strongly believes that our community is richer and more vibrant when our neighbors, co-workers, friends, family members and fellow citizens with disabilities are fully included. We have seen that with support, people with disabilities can accomplish amazing things.

Special thanks to our Sponsors: 

QCore Group and Gelman, Rosenberg and Freedman

Tickets for the event are only $ 45 and support a great cause. You can purchase ticket(s) at the following link:

https://QualityTrustforIndividualswithDisabilities.networkforgood.com/events/18345-2020-better-together-reception

   10/18  Quality Trust Annual Meeting

Please join us as we recap and highlight our projects and accomplishments from this year.  We’ll also share what is ahead in 2020 for Quality Trust and the people with disabilities we support. Exciting work is already underway!!

NOVEMBER 12th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

PEPCO EDISON PLACE GALLERY

702 8th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

RSVP by Wednesday, November 6^th to

Monique at mhouse@dcqualitytrust.org or 202-459-4013

 

   8/28  “Self-Advocacy in Motion: 30 Years and Beyond” Conference

Quality Trust is proud to support Project ACTION! as they co-sponsor with People on the Go of Maryland a joint self-advocacy conference:  “Self-Advocacy in Motion:  30 Years and Beyond” on Friday, September 13, at the Bethesda Marriott from 8:30am – 6:00pm.  The conference will be followed by a 30^th Year Anniversary celebration from 4:00pm – 6:00pm to recognize the impactful advocacy work of each group in their respective locales and awards will be presented.

The Bethesda Marriott is located at 5151 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, MD  20814.  Shuttle service will be provided from the Bethesda Metro to the Hotel.

This conference is for self-advocates (new and experienced), disability professionals, parents, support staff and administrators, and others interested in how to best support advocacy and self-advocacy for adults with disabilities.  There is a special track for disability support professionals also to learn how to best support and pursue a career serving others.

There will be an opportunity to test out accessible Voting Machines, register to vote, learn how to keep yourself safe online and on the phone, and so much more.

Click here to register and see more details about the conference.