“But I tell you ‘I love you’ on our anniversary!”
A friend shared with me that their partner of many years wanted to end the relationship and said, “You never tell me that you love me anymore.” My friend’s response? “Of course I do! I tell you every year on our anniversary. You know I love you.” Obviously once a year was not enough. How often […]
Navigating grief and loss
You may be familiar with Quillo as a space for positivity – uplifting messages, encouragement, and words of support. However, life is not always sunshine and daisies. Unfortunately the experience of grief is one that likely comes for each of us at some point or another. The past year-and-a-half is no exception with the impact […]
As the Barriers Come Down
With certain progress made around the Covid-19 pandemic, this period of re-opening may come with a mix of emotions: concern, excitement, questions, nerves, opportunities, and more. Quillo recaps some of the experiences of this past year as well as looks to the future. While it was a difficult year for all in one way or […]
Celebrating Quillo’s 3rd Anniversary
Quillo is celebrating our 3rd anniversary this March! Whether you’ve been with Quillo since the beginning or have recently, we’re so grateful you are part of the Quillo community. Here is to the next chapter, building Better Relationships and Better Lives. Watch the video for more!
Quillo Library: 1,000 videos and counting
998…999….1,000! Last month, Quillo reached a new milestone and added our 1,000th video to the Quillo library. That’s 1,000 minutes of support, encouragement, appreciation, and inspiration for viewers. With Quillo, we help reduce turnover, build organizational culture, and support the well being of direct support professionals. Check out the video below for more! Other recent […]
Talking about the Coronavirus vaccine: tips to listen, inform, and support
Across the country, we are starting to see staff (like direct support professionals) who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) begin to take the vaccine. This is a big step forward in protecting individuals as well as the people they support and their own families. Nevertheless many disability services organizations report a high […]
“Our Covid-19 Stories” recognizes the amazing happening everyday
Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen individuals with disabilities, families, teachers and professionals in the field step up and do amazing things – things they may not have thought of doing pre-pandemic. It is happening across the country in every setting: schools, organizations supporting people with disabilities, state governments, and more. […]
A Tool that Inspires
In September, people shared their thoughts with us in totally unscripted moments. We captured why they use Quillo and what they appreciate about their organization providing it to them. These quotes from our Quillo users are just a few perspectives of what using Quillo means to them, personally and professionally. “I’d like to work with […]
Do you really make a difference for your team?
Do you really make a difference for your team? Ever wonder about that? With days so very full, you know your work makes a difference – but how do you decide where to spend those precious minutes of your workday? Sometimes we feel we don’t have a choice – the unexpected email, meeting after meeting, […]
“The shortest distance between two people” (Patti Digh)
“The shortest distance between two people is a story.” (Patti Digh) Curious to learn more about Quillo? In the video below, John and Sue introduce Quillo during Charting the LifeCourse 2020 Virtual Showcase, introducing Quillo’s philosophy and approach to engage, inspire, and educate. This was filmed in September 2020 as a LifeCourse Friday Feature. Quillo is […]