About Quality Trust
Quality Trust is an independent, nonprofit advocacy organization focused on improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families. We work with people and their family members to solve problems, navigate systems, minimize differences and maximize abilities, fight discrimination, and claim their rightful place in the community.
Our Mission
To be a force for change in the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their
families so they can succeed, thrive, and experience full membership in the community.
Our Vision
A community where everyone is respected, belongs, contributes, is valued, and shapes
his or her own present and future
Our Values
- We presume capacity, promote it, expand it, and defend it in all our actions,
policies, and practice. - People should control all aspects of their lives.
- Supports should be provided to people across their lifespan.
- Families are critical advocacy partners.
History
Quality Trust was founded as part of a settlement in the class action lawsuit (Evans v. District of Columbia) that closed Forest Haven, the District’s institution for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Pursuant to a Consent Order, the District of Columbia agreed to endow and annually fund Quality Trust for ten years as a durable, independent, nonprofit organization that monitors and advances the individual and collective interests of people with developmental disabilities in the DC service delivery system. Quality Trust was incorporated in March 2001. The first Board of Directors was appointed by the Mayor in September 2001. The organization became fully operational in May 2002.
Statement on Equality
Quality Trust joins those in our communities who speak out and advocate for change. Please review our statement here.
