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Michael Smull One of the central questions in implementing CSLA was whether or not supported living could successfully move beyond the pioneers. A small group of pioneering agencies had shown that people with disabilities could have lives of their own choosing regardless of severity of their disability. These agencies are committed to supporting people in … Read more
Here is a listing of recent DVBE subcontracts that we are currently working on or have successfully completed: California Community Schools Partnership Program: Formative Evaluations with Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) (2026-2031) First 5 California Kit for New Parents Evaluation with American Institutes of Research (2022 – 2024) First 5 California Home Visiting Workforce Policy … Read more
Developed for Connections for Information and Resources on Community Living (CIRCL) by Kathleen Campbell Joan Schmidt June, 2004 Written by parent vendors Kathi Campbell and Joan Schmidt, this is a comprehensive guide for parents who want to be vendored for single household supported living services. While some of the particulars (e.g., regulations) may have been … Read more
Person Centered Approach to providing Quality Care (more information here) CMS and the State of Minnesota requirements recognize the importance of educating staff on providing quality care for the folks that suffer from Dementia. By understanding some key facts about how a person with Dementia sees the world and some practical tools to ensure affective, … Read more