CEO Perspective
On Silver Linings and Performance Evaluations
by Barbara Merrill, Esq.
What a rollercoaster ride we’ve been on this year – a year where the stakes have been higher than we’ve encountered since the Clinton/Gingrich block grant years – a year where finding the moderate middle ground has been elusive – a year where as soon as we thought we were out of the woods we were proven wrong.
President’s Corner
A Year to Remember
by Angela King, ANCOR President
This year, 2017, is certainly worth remembering.
State Association Corner
Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow
by Diane McComb, Liaison to State Association Executives
I’m privileged to have worked among an amazing cadre of people with disabilities and advocates over the last 45 years.
Public Policy
A Little About Me...
by Sarah Meek, Director of Legislative Affairs
Let me begin by saying thank you to everyone for the warm welcome to the ANCOR family! And I mean that - ANCOR really does feel like a family. In that vein, I’ve been tasked with introducing myself and doing a little Congressional forecasting. So here goes…
Reports from the Policy Front
by Doris Parfaite-Claude, Government Relations Manager
ANCOR's Government Relations staff distributes stories in the Washington Insiders Club (WICS) – a weekly round-up of top stories and headlines – to ANCOR Members to keep them up to date on policy and political developments of note to the disability community. The following entries highlight the most significant reports of the last two months.
Articles
Let’s Make Our Voices Heard
by Amy Hewitt, PhD, Director of the Research and Training Center on Community Living, University of Minnesota
Many think DSPs are only caregivers, when in fact their roles include special education teacher, counselor, trainer, nurse, social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and more. It's up to us to make it known...
Your Next Leader Might Be Closer Than You Think
by David Hinsley Cheng, Managing Partner, DRG
While external candidates can provide a fresh perspective, there are obvious benefits to having strong internal professionals as part of the candidate pool—particularly for organizations looking to extend and build upon existing successes.
Free Whitepaper: Finance Digital Transformation for Not-for-Profits
by Betty Ferreira, Non-Profit Turnaround and Restructuring Strategist, ReStructure Consulting (Whitepaper sponsored by Sparkrock)
When it comes to leveraging technology to strengthen the quality of financial reporting and analysis, the non-profit sector has traditionally been late to the table. Here's how to get ahead...
Members in the News
Comings and Goings
by Jerri McCandless
An update on the comings and goings of ANCOR members.
Obituaries
In Memoriam: Charlene P. Kinnelly
by Jerri McCandless
Sadly, Charlene Kinnelly, long time ANCOR member and advocate for people with development disabilities, passed away on October 28 at the age of 73.
From Our Partners
Giving Thanks for Everyday Heroes
by Jeremiah Dameron, Foothold Technology
In this season of gratitude, the team at Foothold Technology wanted to take a moment to send our thanks to all the agencies, providers, front line staff and DSPs who work tirelessly to support their communities...
The Importance of Data
by Linda Nakagawa, MediSked
Technology is the future of the I/DD field. Here are some ways utilizing data can benefit you...
