The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) Accreditation

                On September 16, 2016, Developmental Services of Dickson County (DSDC) became accredited by CQL. What does this mean for DSDC? This means that we as a Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) provider are considered a preferred provider by our governing entities, as well as, CQL has provided us with multiple opportunities to increase the exceptional service we provide to our people supported.

                Over the past two years, DSDC has hosted two Personal Outcome Measure (POM) Workshops, passed our second CQL visit and successfully underwent two Basic Assurances (BA) Assessments. Many Direct Support Professionals (DSP) may find these acronyms familiar, because you have participated in POM interviews that are being conducted by management or Focus Groups. POM interviews are key to the success of our people supported, because they provide DSP’s and management with a pathway towards their true ambitions, worries and longings.

                The most significant aspect of CQL Accreditation is their emphasis on treating people supported as equal adults that learn from mistakes, need assistance in some areas and excel at other areas of their life. CQL highlights the importance of employment, natural supports and community involvement. In addition, they stress the importance of each person supported determining their own goals and success and our mission is to provide as little or as much assistance that is required to fulfill their dreams.

                Please visit www.c-q-l.org for more information or ask Management for further guidance.