Sponsors & Exhibitors:

NAQ sends a heartfelt thank you to the following sponsors of the 22nd Annual Conference to be held in Cleveland, Ohio.  This event would not be possible without your support!  If you are interested in learning more about being an exhibitor or sponsor at this conference, please click here.  

 

Platinum Sponsor:  H&W Independent Solutions
H&W Independent Solutions is a nationally focused training and consultation firm, offering individually tailored services to agencies in the disability community. Our goal is simple: to help you contribute to the improvement and enjoyment of life for those who rely on you for supports.
 
Owned and operated by founders Catherine V. Hayes, MA and Mark Wiesel, H&W offers services for public and private providers. These services include assistance with regulatory compliance and program development, review of habilitation services and community placement, quality enhancement and risk management system reviews and development, organization and communication assessments and management and staff development services.
 
Customizing curricula for your training program or event is our specialty. A few available topics include person-centered planning, the role of the QIDP and improving QIDP skill sets, active treatment and the IDT process, abuse and neglect detection and prevention, quality enhancement, understanding the regulations, management and supervisory skills, communication skills, advocacy, leadership, board development and more.
 
Contact H&W Independent Solutions at:
78365 Highway 111, #316
La Quinta, CA 92253
Phone: 760.347.5505
Fax: 760.347.9987

  

Home of Guiding Hands 

Gold Sponsor:  Home of Guiding Hands

Home of Guiding Hands (HGH) was created as a result of a small, but dedicated and ambitious group of leaders in East County. Since our inception in 1961, Home of Guiding Hands has provided benchmark programming and housing for men, women, and children with developmental disabilities. We don’t see ourselves as caregivers; rather, we are partners, facilitators, community members, and teachers.  Today, we have evolved from a 14-acre campus in Lakeside, to 31 four to six person homes and community and home based services throughout San Diego County and Imperial Valley.

We believe a self-directed life is a birthright for all. HGH maintains a commitment to best practices in our program delivery and service provision. We are committed to maximizing the independence, productivity and quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.  We strive to deliver person-centered and person-directed services to all children, adolescents and adults who live in our homes or participate in our programs.


Gold Sponsor:  Pharmacy Alternatives

Pharmacy Alternatives is a comprehensive pharmacy dedicated to helping all people we serve achieve their highest level of independence. Our personal and compassionate approach translates into everything we do. We never forget that each individual is unique. We tailor our services to meet his or her specific needs.

A large majority of the people touched by Pharmacy Alternatives services are the young, the elderly and those with disabilities. Our commitment serves thousands of people across the United States, especially those individuals with I/DD, who live in foster care, assisting living, ICF/MRs, skilled pediatric facilities, group homes, supported-living or waiver homes. They may have diagnoses of intellectual disability, acquired brain injury, dementia, cerebral palsy, autism or Alzheimer’s disease, among others.

Our portfolio of services is designed to give them all the means and support to live productive lives. Pharmacy Alternatives’ extensive quality assurance and best practice programs ensure high quality with measurable and quantifiable results.
For more information regarding Pharmacy Alternatives Services, contact:

Director of Education/Clinical Development
Nanette Wrobel, BS, RPh
[email protected] | 847.712.6578

Director of Development
Kathleen A. Brown, RN, CDDN
[email protected] | 847.269.3167 


 

Silver Sponsor:  Anthem

Anthem, Inc. is part of an organization that is the nation’s leading provider of health care solutions. Currently operating in 20 states, we serve more than 6 million people in Medicaid and other state-sponsored programs through local affiliate health plans. This deep national experience includes over 25 years of development and implementation of innovative programs leveraging  best practices in such areas as local provider networks, care management, populations relying on specialized services, and value-based purchasing customized to meet state-specific needs.

 NAQ is also pleased to announce that the following exhibitors will be joining us in Cleveland:

 

 Cap Grow Partners

Since 2005, CapGrow Partners has been assisting providers across the country with their community-based housing needs by offering the following strategic leasing options: purchase/leases; sale/leasebacks; build-to-suit/leases; existing landlord transfers; and leasehold improvement financing.  We develop long-term relationships that allow our partners to access capital, maintain complete control of their operations, and focus time and resources on the individuals they serve.  Whether providers are looking to maintain capital for business growth, prepare for an acquisition, or simply don’t want to own real estate, CapGrow can help.  We buy the house, you make it a home.

 The Council on Quality and Leadership

 

CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership partners with human service organizations and systems to continuously define, measure and improve quality of life and quality of services. CQL offers training, accreditation, consultation, and certification services to organizations and systems that share our vision of dignity, opportunity, and community for all people.

 Genoa

Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company is the nation’s market-leading provider of pharmacy services dedicated to the behavioral health community and those affiliated with managing the cost and quality of their care.

Health Risk Screening Tool 

Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) is an easy-to-use, web-based instrument developed to detect health risks associated with ID/DD, physical disabilities and aging, and then prompt for special attention and prevention.  HRST helps meet CMS health and safety requirements, assists continuity of care and allows less restrictive settings for individuals.

Rest Assured
 

Rest Assured is Caring people using remarkable technology to help individuals to: improve the quality of their lives; increase their independence; and maintain their privacy, health, and safety.  The Rest Assured patented web-based Telecare system uses the latest wireless technology to offer their customers and their clients real-time interactive in home support services.  Rest Assured services have been specifically designed to support adults who have cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in order to help them grow, develop, and enhance the quality of their lives.


  Search Beyond Adventures

Search Beyond Adventures annually operates over 150 supervised, assisted tours for adults with disabilities.  Founded in 1979 we operate three to twelve day air, train, and mini-bus tours to diverse destinations, ranging from theme parks, music venues, national parks, cruises, and international locations.  Parents and care providers are welcome to participate at reduced rates.  Tour catalogs are available at our conference table.


Therap Services

Therap Services is the Nation's leader in electronic documentation. Therap's Suite of Applications provides: Shift Notes, Incident Reports, Health Tracking, MAR, Goal Tracking and Annual Plans, Billing, Business Intelligence Dashboards and more!

Tens of thousands of organizations around the globe rely on Cerner’s technology solutions to help them provide care. I/DD providers benefit from CareTracker, Cerner’s user-friendly touch-screen application that helps eliminate the undesirable effects of paper documentation.  All collected information is stored in the cloud and is available for review at any time.  No matter what type of services you provide (ICF/DD, day service provider, group home or supported living) CareTracker has something for you.


Butler Human Services Furniture

Butler Human Services offers a wide range of furniture collections specially designed and priced to meet the needs of community residences, residential treatment programs and supportive housing providers. We work with each client to ensure you receive high quality, durable furnishings at a price that fits your your budget.  Butler features a broad selection of seating, 500+ fabric and vinyl options, bed bug resistant beds and a 10 year warranty on most products. For clients that need their furniture quickly, we offer almost 300 products in our QuickShip program.  For more information, visit:  www.butlerhumanservices.com. 


Got good Gossip? We do. Come and get it.  Cherry Hill Books and Media and High Tide Press feature hand picked publications and media for leadership, Q's and direct care workers. Stop by Cherry Hill Book Store to check the latest books about Gossip, Culture, Power Of Voice, Human Rights Committee, and lots more. SPECIAL: 10% off all books purchased at the conference. Use NAQ17 online for 10% off all books at CherryHillHighTide.com all year!  Sales benefit people with disabilities.  Please contact Anne Ward with any questions or comments: [email protected] 


  

MediSked, LLC is a trusted partner to human service organizations across the country, providing integrated electronic record systems, care coordination tools, and business intelligence and reporting tools for population health and outcomes tracking. For nearly fifteen years, MediSked has been committed to delivering innovative and holistic solutions that improve lives, drive efficiencies, and generate innovations for the human services organizations that support our communities. 


QBS Inc., a leading national consulting and behavioral training company, offers Safety-Care™ Behavioral Safety Training.  Safety-Care is founded upon principles and procedure of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavioral Supports, training staff in evidence-based practices toward the prevention, minimization, and management of behavioral challenges.  


 

All Area Custom Designs:  Based southwest of Chicago in Joliet, Illinois, we have been in business since 1990.  We have access to literally thousands of apparel and promotional items that can be decorated with your logo via embroidery, transfer, or silk-screen.  Don’t have a logo?  We can design one for you.

Finally, but more importantly, we are a support business of Trinity Services, Inc.  Trinity’s mission is to help people with disabilities live full and abundant lives.  As a division of Trinity, 100% of the proceeds from our sales help with that mission.  Please visit our website for more information.


 SimplyThick 

People with swallowing problems prefer Simplythick to other thickeners.  The reasons are simple: no graininess, no aftertaste, and better tasting beverages.  Simplythick provides benefits beyond taste and appearance: Ready to drink within seconds, does not thicken over time, mixes with any beverage hot or cold and even soda.  Dietary benefits: Soluble food fiber, adds few calories, low in cards and very low in sodium.