Creating Excellence Together 2021 Accreditation Standards

ACDS is pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 version of the Creating Excellence Together (CET) Standards. The 2021 Standards represent a significant shift from the former Standards, reflecting what we heard and what we learned through the most comprehensive review process undertaken since CET’s inception in 1999. The new Standards are guided by a new framework that comprise fewer and a more manageable number of individual standards and indicators.   The new CET Standards:  Are more relevant to participating service providers and the individuals they serve Involve a more streamlined process for participating service providers pursuing accreditation  Will have impact. The new standards will ultimately ensure quality services for individuals with developmental disabilities  The 7 new individual standards include:  Standard 1: Inclusion  Standard 2: Rights  Standard 3: Service Planning  Standard 4: Relationships  Standard 5: Health and Safety  Standard 6: Human Resources  Standard 7: Governance and Administration  Read this factsheet for more information about the new CET standards.  Register for ACDS’ online CET Standards self-paced course.   For questions regarding the new Standards, contact: Clova Lehr, Director, Accreditation and Services: clova@acds.ca or, Carla Lawrence, Accreditation Manager, carla@acds.ca.

New CET Logo

ACDS is pleased to share the new CET logo. The new logo celebrates the launch of the new CET Standards, and the Community Disability Services sector’s continued pursuit of achieving excellence to benefit individuals with developmental disabilities, together.

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