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Notes from our CEO

3/8
DD Awareness 2018

In 1987, President Ronald Reagan made a public proclamation that the month of March should be recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to “increase public awareness of the needs and potential of Americans with developmental disabilities.” This year, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) have provided leadership for a national public campaign with a theme of See Me for Me! It is a challenge to all community members to look beyond the disability and recognize the talents and gifts that our fellow citizens with developmental disabilities have to contribute.

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News

   3/19  QT Operating Status
At Quality Trust, we are deeply committed to doing everything we can to assist with the COVID-19 containment efforts and to protect the health and safety of the people we support, the public and staff.   Quality Trust has implemented a remote work policy for all staff and our offices will be closed through March 31, 2020.    All training has been canceled at this time and will be rescheduled.  We have adopted an alternative monitoring protocol so that we can monitor people and remain in contact with service providers and provide support necessary.  This plan will bring our activities at Quality Trust in line with public health recommendations to practice social distancing as much as possible and support efforts to limit the potential for community spread.  We will continue to track and implement the most up-to-date recommendations as they are announced.  We are still taking new requests for assistance by phone.  Please feel free to call 202-448-1450.   Please take care of yourselves, loved ones, friends, and colleagues.  Together, there is no doubt, we will get through this.  
   2/27  Employment Opportunity
Quality Trust is seeking to fill the position of  Personal Support Facilitator (PSF). PD Personal Support Facilitator How to Apply HR@dcqualitytrust.org https://www.dcqualitytrust.org Send resume and letter to: HR@dcqualitytrust.org or Quality Trust, 4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 310, Washington, DC 20008, Attn: HR. Quality Trust is an EOE.  
   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)

Events

   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 6th 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 30th 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.

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