National Partnerships

ANCOR is a respected member of and has appointed a board liaison to the following national organizations.

CARF

Liaison, Bonnie Jean Brooks, OHI, Hermon, Maine
CARF is a nonprofit organization that accredits specialized services that center on enhancing the lives of the person's served.

Liaison, Renee Pietrangelo, CEO, ANCOR
A coalition of over 100 disability organizations working together to advocate national policy that ensures self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion for people with disabilities into all aspects of society.

The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities

Liaison, Suellen Galbraith, Senior Policy Advisor, ANCOR
A coalition of over 100 disability organizations working together to advocate national policy that ensures self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion for people with disabilities into all aspects of society.

CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership

Liaison, Bill Beattie, Associate Executive Director, New Horizons Resources, Inc.
For more than 40 years CQL has been a leader in working with human service organizations and systems to continuously define, measure and improve the quality of life of all people. Services that are person-centered... that support each person to live his or her own life - to plan, to contribute, to participate, to choose; and to be respected and valued is WHAT REALLY MATTERS. CQL offers consultation, accreditation, training and certification services to organizations and systems that share our vision of dignity, opportunity and community for all people. Find out about the ANCOR/CQL partnership that brings a 20% discount on CQL Focus Forum.

CQL Focus Forum

ANCOR and CQL have partnered to bring a 20% discount on CQL's Focus Forum, a unique consultative experience. Employees, people receiving supports, families, volunteers, community supporters, and board members come together for 2½ days of interactive dialogue, debate, and action planning about how their particular organization can leverage its strengths and assets to become more person-centered. The interactive group process builds a consensus on the principles and practices of person-centeredness.

Learn more about the CQL Focus Forum.

The Developmental Disabilities Quality Coalition

Liaison, Renee Pietrangelo, CEO, ANCOR
A coalition of nine national organizations formed to promote high quality, person-centered support networks in communities accross the nation.

The DDQC has worked to articulate the principles and essential components of a comprehensive, statewide quality management system.

The National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals

Liaison, Jerri McCandless, Member Relations and Board Development Director, ANCOR
A coalition of organization and individuals working to improve the skills and abilities of direct care professionals. Alliance member organizations represent the broad spectrum of interests affected by the role of direct support professionals. (Read the NADSP Code of Ethics)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Liaison, Tom Lewins, New Avenues to Independence Inc., Cleveland, Ohio
ANCOR is represented on several key technical committees of NFPA.

Liaison, Renee Pietrangelo, CEO, ANCOR
A partnership of national developmental disabilities organizations. The Consortium offers intensive week-long leadership institutes, short-term learning opportunities relevant to nonprofit leadership and management, mentoring programs, both undergraduate- and graduate-level campus-based programs, and a resource-rich website all aimed at improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families.