What do the Regional Quality Councils do?
Regional Quality Councils work with the State of Minnesota and the Department of Human Services. We focus on improvements to services and supports for Minnesotans with disabilities statewide. We make recommendations to State agencies and other key decision makers regarding disability services and supports.
Support efforts that drive overall systems and social change to promote inclusion of people who have disabilities in the state of Minnesota.
Improve person-centered outcomes in disability services.
Identify or enhance quality of life for people who have disabilities.
Who are the Regional Quality Councils?
People with Disabilities
Family Members & Friends
Advocates
Service Providers
County & State Agency Representatives
How do the Regional Quality Councils work?
The RQCs work to improve the quality of services and supports for people with disabilities in their communities. Through research, outreach, and focus groups, community conversations, one to one interviews, etc.
Gather and review data on the quality of services and supports.
Develop quality improvement projects for programs statewide.
Review and evaluate informed decision-making processes.
Promote person-centered thinking and practices.
Share best practices and resources with organizations.
