Center for Continuous Improvement, Inc.

“When we use language that is negative, institutional, or disrespectful, we perpetuate prejudice toward the people we support”: John Raffaele of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals - NADSP talks about language as a powerful tool of advocacy in Frontline Initiative. Read his article today!

Tonight ORA recognizes the wonderful works of frontline workers at the Works of Heart ceremony.

The Behavior Professionals attending Library of Leadership session presented by Ginger Johnson at ORA’s NW Conference on Disability Services.

The goats have arrived!

Wild Ass Trivia tonight at ORA’s NW Conference. What a team! Armando, Managed Health Care; Jenn D., CCI & Jen P., CCI

CCI’s team at the NW Conference today

Colin Farrell Launches Foundation for Intellectually Disabled Adults Thoughts, tips, tricks, and insights from Enabling Devices, providers of a range of assistive technology and adapted products for people with disabilities and their teachers and therapists.

"You get paid to do that?"

Yes it's the best job. No one ever told me how much fun it would be.
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ID: In the center of the drawing stands a person talking to a friend. In the middle also is a title which reads: Me explaining what I do as a intellectual disability support worker.

Above and around the two people are a whole range of things being supported like swimming, using a hoist, working with person on computer, riding a bicycle, kicking ball, high diving, walking dog, cooking etc.

Beetlejuice is out. Why don't you plan a trip to the movies this weekend. See previous post for CCI's Regal Theaters fundraising promotion.

Order Regal Movie Ticket Bundles Supporting CCI! Regal Fundraising Campaign for CCI. Order online & redeem at participating Regal locations. 25% donated back.

Call on Your Representative to Recognize Direct Support Professionals | ANCOR Use our advocacy tool to tell your members of Congress that direct support professionals need a standard occupational classification!

ORA is delighted to announce that Governor Kotek has officially recognized September 8-14, 2024, as Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week in Oregon! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to stand with over 10,000 DSPs who are vital to our communities, working diligently to ensure that more than 36,000 Oregonians with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities receive the support they need to live full and inclusive lives.

These dedicated professionals consistently go above and beyond, offering essential care, compassion, and unwavering commitment. Their efforts profoundly impact the well-being and quality of life for those they assist, and for that, we are deeply thankful.

Let’s take this opportunity to plan how we’ll celebrate and appreciate these essential workers, not just during this special week in September, but every day of the year. 💙

Free at-home COVID tests return starting next month Americans will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests delivered to their home free of charge starting in late September.

Only 40 days left to purchase yours tickets and show your support of CCI.

Order Regal Movie Ticket Bundles Supporting CCI! Regal Fundraising Campaign for CCI. Order online & redeem at participating Regal locations. 25% donated back.

Center for Continuous Improvement (CCI) is a non-profit agency providing residential supports to youth and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). CCI has a total of 9 homes, 7 in Portland, 1 in Hood River and 1 in The Dalles. Your support of our services are greatly appreciated.

Ticket purchases can be redeemed at Regal online or at any Regal Cinema in the USA.

Order Regal Movie Ticket Bundles Supporting CCI! Regal Fundraising Campaign for CCI. Order online & redeem at participating Regal locations. 25% donated back.

We are celebrating 2 new additions to the CCI family, Bella & C**t. Future DSPs. Congratulations to the happy parents, DSP, Brittany Salas and Program Director, Fernando Salas.