Why Does Everything Take So Long?
For the nearly forty years I have been a professional supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), a debate […]
Read MoreD.C. Workers With Disabilities May Finally Have Access to Medicaid
I. The Judith Heumann Act and How It Works On November 3, 2025, D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson introduced the Judith […]
Read MoreShawn’s January CEO Note
Happy New Year! 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental […]
Read MoreShawn’s December CEO Note
This December, Quality Trust wishes you and your families a happy holiday season, whatever and however you celebrate. We also […]
Read MoreThe Power of Advocacy: Growing yours in 2026
Advocacy is a critical skill and one that we all must take time to build in the New Year, when […]
Read MoreThree Decades in DC: Progress and Persistent Challenges in Disability Support
As I reflect on my 34-year career supporting individuals with disabilities in Washington, DC, I’m struck by how much has […]
Read MoreNavigating IDD and Law Enforcement Interactions
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) living in the United States are more likely to encounter law enforcement and […]
Read MoreShawn’s September CEO Note
With the National Guard presence in DC and recent Executive Orders targeting people with disabilities who are unhoused, there is […]
Read MoreSexual Health Week: How #ProjectPeerToo is Expanding the Conversation on Disability, Consent, and Safety
Breaking the Silence Every September, Sexual Health Week reminds us of the importance of talking openly about consent, relationships, and […]
Read MoreInclusive Workplace Safety Starts with Listening
A Conversation with Disability Policy Advocate Robin Shaffert Creating inclusive workplaces requires more than policies—it demands intention, empathy, and a […]
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