Quality of Life Institute, Inc.

Thankful for Direct Support Professionals!

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Direct Support Professionals are an integral part of daily life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their professional knowledge, skills, and dedication to those whom they serve, ensures that Individuals receive quality of life services in the care they need.

This is Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week, as designated by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR). We recognize and thank those who are providing these vital services. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and Quality of Life Institute, Inc. appreciates all you do!

ANCOR represents DSP’s that, collectively, support over one million American individuals with disabilities. The ANCOR Association offers leadership throughout the year, working to:

Shape Policy, Share Solutions, and Strengthen Community

With it’s Gentle Teaching-based training programs for Direct Service Professionals, the Quality of Life Institute shares ANCOR’s mission:

“to advance the ability of our members in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to fully participate in their communities,”

and has joined in the celebration, promoted as a moment to acknowledge the dedication and accomplishments of outstanding Direct Support Professionals and their vital contributions to communities across the country

You are welcome to join our circle of gratitude and giving forward, with written words we can share with the Direct Service Professionals in our community, or you might consider a donation of in-kind services or contribution to our general fund that supports the education, well-being, and overall quality of life valuing of Direct Support Professionals. We love them!

QOLI at Gentle Teaching Conference 2022

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The 2022 Gentle Teaching International (GTI) conference was held this week in Ann Arbor, Michigan, hosted by the MORC agency. This conference is the premiere gathering of people from around the world committed to providing positive and proactive supports . This conference presents a unique opportunity to learn about the research, best practices, case studies and lessons learned on creating and sustaining a culture of  support for vulnerable populations in varied environments.

Quality of Life Institute, Inc. had the privilege of participating as a sponsor for the event, and The Institute’s executive director, Anthony M. McCrovitz, Ph.D., gave a presentation on navigating the heart through moments of crisis, illustrating practical tools for increasing competence in caregiving, using some therapeutic, relationship-building applications that he shared, like teaching one about emotions, by noticing, naming, taming, and befriending them.

Crewmembers from the Globe Star agency joined Dr. McCrovitz in attending the conference and organizing an informational table about the Institute, and for book giveaways and signings (McCroviz, A. (2021) A Return to Gentleness, Journeying with Gentle Teaching, Outskirts Press) and sales at a special conference price.

Globe Star Crewmembers pictured below are Social Worker Assistant, Keeli Friedersdorf (left) and Quality of Work Life Mentor, Vanessa Willis (right).

 

YOU ARE INVITED! Saturday NOV 20 – SESSION 4 of Fall Series with Spanish translation

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This is our fourth and final presentation of this 4-part series, introducing “Sensory Solutions with Dr. Tony” in English with Spanish translation. This session will  highlight what we have learned, and be open dialogue for sharing feedback, questions, and discussion about implementing and putting into practice the relationship-building framework, the different teaching formats, teaching self-regulation and teaching one the understanding of emotions (name/tame/befriend).

Come learn with us!

LINK for Training Session Saturday NOV 20 : https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/519012917https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/519012917

QOLI Circles of Learning: Sensory Solutions Introduction, a FALL Series that is offered free of charge for community awareness of possibilities and resources for parents, educators, and other caregivers and mentors who impact the lives of  individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

SESSION 4:

QOLI CIRCLES OF LEARNING with Spanish translation:

Sensory Solutions INTRO Series, Part 4 of 4 

Sat, Nov 20, 2021  – 10am/p; 12N/c; 1pm/e;

TO JOIN: CLICK on the LINK for SESSION 4 from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/519012917

“Dr. Tony” teaches a Sensory Solutions Framework that is a relationship-building, multi-sensory model of teaching that: (A) engages more than one sense at a time in learning activities (sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste, movement) for the DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS, and (B) cultivates the Individual’s inner sense of self/identity that enriches their quality of life with added value and meaning, for the DEVELOPMENT of RELATIONAL / SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AWARENESS.

We are sharing resources with those involved with children and their families and communities, to promote health, well-being and quality of life for all.

QOLI in partnership with INCLUSI of California

 

Our Location

In the heart of a small town in midwestern America, our office is found in the historic district of Chesterton, Indiana, a part of what is known along a stretch of Lake Michigan as the Duneland area. We connect and work with others around the world.

621 Broadway, Chesterton, IN, 46304, USA

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PICO Art Books Project & Fundraiser

Your donation is greatly appreciated and will be used to help fund the bilingual PICO ART BOOKS PROJECT (click the link to learn more). This is a collaborative effort sponsored by Quality of Life Institute, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, with the quality-of-life services agency of Globe Star that works with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, providing  CARF-accredited, Quality of Work Life Services and programs.

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