activities · 22
what they do
direct service · 22
- Adult Day Learning Program Habilitation & Life Skills TrainingOperates a Montessori-based Adult Day Learning Program in Flagstaff and Page, Arizona, offering hands-on lessons in academic skills, music, drama, community outings, and a member-powered media platform (Diverge Media). The program served 53 students, with 27 transitioning to employment services.
- Adult Day Learning Program Habilitation & Life Skills TrainingOperates a Montessori-based Adult Day Learning Program in Flagstaff and Page, Arizona, offering hands-on lessons in academic and life skills, music, drama, and community outings, serving 53 students with 27 transitioning to employment services. This program also includes Diverge Media, a member-powered media platform, and produces a monthly newsletter.
- Adult Day Learning Program Habilitation & Life Skills TrainingOperates a Montessori-based Adult Day Program in Flagstaff and Page, Arizona, offering hands-on instruction in reading, writing, math, and time skills, along with music, drama, and community outings. Served 53 students, with 27 transitioning to employment services.
- Client Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides transportation services, covering 382,144 miles, to support clients accessing various programs and services.
- Diverge Media – Member-Powered Media Program Community Media Production & TrainingOperates Diverge Media, a media platform run by participants in the Adult Day Programs in Flagstaff and Page, Arizona, including production of a monthly newsletter created by members and instructors.
- Employment Services and Job Placement Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesProvides job training, mentorship, application support, interview coaching, and ongoing workplace support through Job Coaches to individuals with disabilities. Trained 130 workers with disabilities or barriers and placed 10 into community jobs.
- Employment Services for Individuals with Disabilities Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesConnects individuals with physical or developmental disabilities to work opportunities, providing job training, mentorship, support in applying for positions, job coaching during interviews, and ongoing workplace support. The program has trained 130 workers with disabilities or barriers and placed 10 into community jobs.
- Employment Services for Individuals with Disabilities Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesConnects individuals with physical or developmental disabilities to work opportunities, providing job training, mentorship, support in applying for positions, job coaching during interviews, and ongoing workplace support. The program trained 130 workers and placed 10 into community jobs.
- Employment Services for Individuals with Disabilities Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesConnects individuals with physical or developmental disabilities to work opportunities, providing job training, mentorship, support in applying for positions, job coach support during interviews, and ongoing workplace support after placement. The program trained 130 workers and placed 10 into community jobs.
- Evergreen Academy Preschool Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsOperates Evergreen Academy Preschool in Flagstaff, AZ, providing free childcare to 23 families.
- Evergreen Academy PreschoolOperates a preschool in Flagstaff, AZ, providing free childcare to 23 families.
- In-Home Support Services Supported Living for IDDProvides individualized in-home support services, including attendant care, homemaking, habilitation therapy and training, independence training, and respite services for caregivers, serving 36 individuals or families.
- In-Home Support Services Supported Living for IDDProvides individualized in-home services for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities, including Attendant Care, Homemaking, Habilitation therapy, Respite Services, and independence training. Served 36 people or families through this program.
- QC Office Social Enterprise Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesOperates QC Office, a social enterprise that creates job opportunities for individuals with disabilities by selling office and print supplies, including HP-standard refurbished toner cartridges, and offering free e-waste recycling. The initiative employed 18 workers with disabilities, paid $288,000 in wages, and recycled 29,349 pounds of electronic waste.
- QC Office – Social Enterprise and E-Waste Recycling Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesOperates QC Office, a social enterprise that creates job opportunities for individuals with disabilities by delivering office and print supplies, refurbishing HP-standard toner cartridges, and offering free e-waste recycling. Employed 18 workers with disabilities, paid $288,000 in wages, and recycled 29,349 pounds of electronic waste.
- Residential Group Home Program Supported Living for IDDOperates six group home settings in Flagstaff, Arizona, providing support services and independence skills training to 15 individuals.
- Residential and Group Home Programs Supported Living for IDDOperates six group home settings in Flagstaff, Arizona, serving 15 individuals with disabilities who are learning independence skills.
- Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides transportation support for client services, delivering 382,144 miles of service.
- Work Training Crews Workforce Development through Contracted Facility ServicesOperates work training crews that provide light janitorial, yard work, maintenance, and unskilled labor services to businesses, with Quality Connections managing supervision, wages, insurance, and benefits for the workers.
- Work Training Crews Workforce Development through Contracted Facility ServicesOperates work training crews that provide light janitorial, yard work, maintenance, and unskilled labor services to businesses, managing supervision, wages, insurance, and benefits for the workers.
- Work Training Crews Workforce Development through Contracted Facility ServicesOperates work training crews that provide light janitorial, yard work, maintenance, and unskilled labor services to businesses, with Quality Connections managing supervision, wages, insurance, and benefits.
- Work Training Crews for Businesses Workforce Development through Contracted Facility ServicesOperates supervised work training crews that provide light janitorial, yard work, maintenance, and unskilled labor services to businesses, with Quality Connections managing wages, insurance, benefits, and supervision.
strategies · 43
how they think
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- Circular Economy circular-economyIntegrates sustainability through toner cartridge remanufacturing and e-waste recycling programs.
- Employer-Supported Work Crew Model employer-supported_work_crew_modelThe organization operates a business-facing service model where employers pay a flat hourly rate for work crews, with Quality Connections managing all employment logistics and oversight, providing a structured pathway for individuals with disabilities to gain employment.
- Employer-Supported Work Crew Model employer-supported_work_crew_modelOperates a business-facing service model in which employers pay a flat hourly rate for work crews, with Quality Connections managing all employment logistics and oversight.
- Employer-Supported Work Crew Model employer-supported_work_crew_modelThe organization operates a business-facing service model where employers pay a flat hourly rate for work crews, with Quality Connections managing all employment logistics and oversight, thereby facilitating workforce integration for individuals with disabilities.
- Employment and Education Pathway employment_and_education_pathwayConnects individuals with disabilities to work and education opportunities as a pathway to independence.
- Employment and education pathways with supported workforce integration employment_and_education_pathwaySupports individuals with disabilities in achieving independence through personalized job training, mentorship, and employment opportunities, including a work crew model that partners with employers to integrate participants into the workforce.
- Empowering Families through Direct Care Payment Programs family_direct_care_paymentThe organization enables qualified parents to be paid as direct care providers for their children through state and federally funded programs, thereby supporting family-based care and empowering families.
- Empowerment through Member-Powered Media member-powered media for empowermentThe organization empowers adults with disabilities by facilitating member-produced media, which fosters skill-building, inclusion, and authentic self-expression.
- Empowerment through Member-Powered Media member-powered media for empowermentThe organization empowers adults with disabilities through member-produced media, fostering skill-building, inclusion, and authentic self-expression as a mechanism for personal growth and community engagement.
- Family Direct Care Payment family_direct_care_paymentEnables qualified parents to be paid as direct care providers for their children through state and federally funded programs, supporting family-based care.
- Family-empowered care through direct payment programs family_direct_care_paymentEnables qualified parents to serve as paid direct care providers for their children through state and federal funding, strengthening family-based care and reducing system dependency.
- Fostering Independence through Employment and Education Pathways employment_and_education_pathwayThe organization connects individuals with disabilities to work and education opportunities, believing this pathway leads to greater independence and productivity through community integration.
- Holistic Support and Innovative Program Development for Vulnerable Populations holistic support for people with disabilitiesThe organization focuses on enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities and other disadvantages through comprehensive support services and by developing innovative programs tailored to these vulnerable populations.
- Holistic Support for People with Disabilities holistic support for people with disabilitiesFocuses on enhancing quality of life for people with disabilities and other disadvantages through comprehensive support services.
- Holistic and innovative support for vulnerable populations holistic support for people with disabilitiesEnhances quality of life for people with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups through comprehensive, innovative programming designed to address multiple barriers to independence.
- In-Home Support in-home_supportProvides in-home services for individuals in Flagstaff and Page, Arizona.
- Independent Living Support independent_living_supportSupports independence for individuals with disabilities and elderly individuals by providing in-home services that allow them to remain in their homes.
- Individualized Montessori Instruction individualized Montessori instructionTailors Montessori-based learning experiences to the individual learning stages of clients to promote independence and positive engagement.
- Innovative Program Development for Vulnerable Populations innovative program development for vulnerable populationsDevelops innovative programs targeting services for people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations.
- Local Economic Reinvestment local-economic-reinvestmentOperates a socially responsible procurement model that keeps spending local, reduces environmental impact, and reinvests in community development.
- Local Economic Reinvestment and Circular Economy Practices local-economic-reinvestmentThe organization operates a socially responsible procurement model that keeps spending local, reduces environmental impact, and reinvests in community development, while also integrating sustainability through toner cartridge remanufacturing and e-waste recycling programs.
- Member-Powered Media for Empowerment member-powered media for empowermentEmpowers adults with disabilities through member-produced media, fostering skill-building, inclusion, and authentic self-expression.
- Member-powered media for empowerment and inclusion member-powered media for empowermentEmpowers adults with disabilities through media production led by members, fostering skill development, authentic self-expression, and community inclusion.
- Montessori-Based Adult Education Montessori-based adult educationImplements a Montessori-based approach in its Adult Day Program to support learning and development for adults with disabilities.
- Montessori-Based Adult Education for Skill Development Montessori-based adult educationThe organization implements a Montessori-based approach in its Adult Day Program, tailoring learning experiences to individual stages to teach practical life, communication, and social skills, promoting independence and positive engagement for adults with disabilities.
- Montessori-based adult programming for skill-building and independence Montessori-based adult educationUses a Montessori-based educational approach tailored to adults with disabilities to foster practical life, communication, and social skills through individualized instruction, promoting independence and engagement.
- Person-Centered Independence Support person-centered_independence_supportSupports individuals with disabilities or barriers to achieve independence through personalized employment and life skills services.
- Person-Centered Skill-Building person-centered_skill-buildingUses individualized plans to teach daily living skills, emphasizing personal and social independence through skill-building rather than direct service provision.
- Person-Centered Skill-Building and Montessori-Based Adult Education person-centered skill-buildingThe organization uses individualized plans to teach daily living skills, emphasizing personal and social independence through skill-building. This includes implementing a Montessori-based approach in its Adult Day Program to support learning, development, and tailored instruction for adults with disabilities, promoting independence and positive engagement.
- Person-Centered Skill-Building for Daily Living person-centered skill-buildingThe organization uses individualized plans to teach daily living skills, emphasizing personal and social independence through skill-building rather than direct service provision, to help individuals achieve independence.
- Person-centered independence through skill-building and in-home support person-centered skill-buildingPromotes personal and social independence for individuals with disabilities and elderly individuals by providing individualized skill-building plans and in-home support services that enable them to live in their communities.
- Promoting Independent Living through In-Home and Family-Based Support independent_living_supportThe organization supports independence for individuals with disabilities and elderly individuals by providing in-home services, allowing them to remain in their homes, and by enabling qualified parents to be paid as direct care providers for their children, supporting family-based care.
- Residential Group Care residential_group_careOperates group home services with team leads overseeing residential locations in Flagstaff and Page, Arizona.
- Social Enterprise Model social-enterprise-modelUses office supply sales to fund job training and employment for people with disabilities.
- Social Enterprise Model for Funding and Employment social-enterprise-modelThe organization uses a social enterprise model, specifically office supply sales, to generate revenue that funds job training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities, thereby creating a sustainable pathway to independence.
- Social Enterprise and Circular Economy Model for Funding and Sustainability social-enterprise-modelThe organization uses a social enterprise model, funding job training and employment for people with disabilities through office supply sales. This approach also integrates sustainability through local economic reinvestment, reduced environmental impact, and circular economy practices like toner cartridge remanufacturing and e-waste recycling.
- Social enterprise and circular economy model for sustainable employment circular-economyOperates a self-sustaining economic model through office supply sales, toner remanufacturing, and e-waste recycling, which funds job training and employment for people with disabilities while reinvesting locally and reducing environmental impact.
- Supporting Independent Living through In-Home and Residential Services independent_living_supportThe organization supports independence for individuals with disabilities and elderly individuals by providing in-home services, allowing them to remain in their homes, and by operating residential group care facilities.
- Symbolic Journey Model symbolic journey modelUses a symbolic and programmatic framework called 'Ben’s Bus' to represent collective progress toward independence for individuals served.
- Symbolic Journey Model for Collective Progress symbolic journey modelThe organization uses a symbolic and programmatic framework called 'Ben’s Bus' to represent the collective progress toward independence for the individuals it serves, fostering a sense of shared journey and achievement.
- Symbolic Journey Model for Collective Progress symbolic journey modelThe organization utilizes a symbolic and programmatic framework called 'Ben’s Bus' to represent the collective progress toward independence for the individuals it serves.
- Symbolic journey framework for programmatic engagement symbolic journey modelUses the 'Ben’s Bus' symbolic and programmatic framework to represent and support the collective journey toward independence for individuals served.
- Workforce Integration through Job Training workforce_integration_through_job_trainingUses job training, mentorship, and support services to prepare individuals with disabilities for integration into the local workforce.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
Adult Day Program
Montessori-inspired day program serving 53 students, helping them build skills and progress toward employment; includes pathways to work transition
Employment Services
Helps people with disabilities and disadvantages prepare for, obtain, and maintain community employment through job training, mentorship, and ongoing job coaching support
Evergreen Academy Preschool
Preschool program providing free childcare to 23 families and serving children with and without disabilities, rated 3.9 stars in Arizona’s Quality First system
Group Home Services
Provides residential support in 6 community-based group home settings where 15 individuals learn independence skills
In-Home Services
Offers in-home supports to 36 people and families, providing personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities
Page EXPRESS Transit
Public transportation services managed in Page, Arizona.
QC EXPRESS Transit
Transportation service in Page, AZ providing mobility solutions for individuals with disabilities and community members
QC Office
Social enterprise offering office services including document shredding, mailings, and light assembly; employs 18 workers with disabilities who perform 75% of the labor
Residential Programs
Provides group home settings and in-home services to help people with disabilities learn independence skills.
relationships · 21
who they work with
- AHCCCS Government — Extends the Direct Care Worker program for parents using federal American Rescue Plan funds.
- Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities Government — Partner agency that established the Direct Care Worker program for parents, which Quality Connections supports.
- Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities Government — State agency that established the program allowing parents to be paid as direct care workers for their children.
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Government — Extends the parent-as-provider program using federal American Rescue Plan funds.
- Brandy’s Partner — Local business that employs individuals placed by Quality Connections.
- Chick-fil-a Partner — Local business that employs individuals placed by Quality Connections.
- Culver’s Partner — Local business that employs individuals placed by Quality Connections.
- Diverge Media Partner — Member-powered media platform integrated into QC’s Adult Day Programs in Flagstaff and Page, Arizona.
- Evergreen Academy Preschool Partner — Quality Connections Inc operates Evergreen Academy Preschool as part of its service offerings.
- Fry’s Partner — Local business that employs individuals placed by Quality Connections.
- Goodwill Partner — Local business that employs individuals placed by Quality Connections.
- HP Partner — Provides HP-standard refurbished toner cartridges through a remanufacturing program.
- Head, Heart, Hands Partner — Local business that employs individuals placed by Quality Connections.
- Late for the Train Partner — Local business that employs a work crew from Quality Connections.
- Marshall’s Partner — Local business that employs individuals placed by Quality Connections.
- Mountain Line Partner — Local business that employs individuals placed by Quality Connections.
- NAU Marching Band Partner — Collaborated on performances with participants from the Adult Day Program and Employment Services.
- Northern Arizona University Partner — Leaders from Quality Connections attended or worked with Northern Arizona University, indicating an ongoing relationship through education and workforce development.
- QC Office Partner — Collaborates with QC Office to help individuals pursue employment goals.
- Savers Partner — Local business that employs individuals placed by Quality Connections.
- Sodexo Partner — Local business that employs individuals placed by Quality Connections.