About Quality Trust

Quality Trust is an independent, non-profit advocacy organization focused on improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families in the District of Columbia and beyond. We work with people and their family members to solve problems, identify opportunities for learning and contribution, Quality Trust looks for creative ways to minimize differences and make the most of each person’s abilities.

Our Mission

To be a force for change in the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their
families so they can succeed, thrive, and experience full membership in the community.

Our Vision

A community where everyone is respected, belongs, contributes, is valued, and shapes
his or her own present and future

Our Values

• We presume capacity, promote it, expand it, and defend it in all our actions,
  policies, and practice.
• People should control all aspects of their lives.
• Supports should be provided to people across their lifespan.
• Families are critical advocacy partners.

History

Quality Trust was founded as part of a settlement in the class action lawsuit (Evans v the District of Columbia), that closed Forest Haven, the District’s institution for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.  We were incorporated in March, 2001, and the Board of Directors was appointed by the Mayor in September, 2001. Fully operational since May, 2002, Quality Trust focuses on assisting children and adults with developmental disabilities in the District of Columbia.

In order to address the issues still before the Court on remand, the parties have agreed to a Consent Order. In this Consent Order, the Defendants and/or the District of Columbia agree to endow and annually fund, pursuant to the provisions below, a durable, independent, nonprofit organization that will monitor and advance the individual and collective interests of people with developmental disabilities in the District of Columbia’s service delivery system, including Evans class members, in exchange for the waiver of any and all claims for past violations of the Court’s Orders in this case as specified in section II of this Consent Order.

Statement on Equality

Quality Trust joins those in our communities who speak out and advocate for change. Please review our statement here