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DRTC earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Dale Rogers Training Center

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Dale Rogers Training Center (DRTC), Inc., a nonprofit agency that provides training and jobs for people with disabilities in Oklahoma, earned a Three-Year Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International.

The Three-Year Accreditation, which is the highest level awarded by CARF, is DRTC’s third consecutive certification at the three-year rating since 2011.

“The results of our latest CARF survey are a testament to our commitment to person-centered philosophy, as well as to the hard work and dedication of the staff at DRTC who ensure quality services for those served by the agency,” said Connie Thrash McGoodwin, M.Ed., DRTC executive director.

Surveyors visiting DRTC witnessed the agency’s commitment to offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable and of the highest quality. In their report, they mentioned strengths in many areas, including customized services for clients, a high level of satisfaction from the parents & caregivers of those served, and an engaged and dedicated Board of Directors.

Connie Thrash McGoodwin, M.Ed. DRTC Executive Dir.

“This was one of the most thorough CARF surveys DRTC has ever been part of and we are absolutely thrilled with the results,” added Thrash McGoodwin. “The latest accreditation further solidifies DRTC as a champion of promoting the unique capabilities of people with disabilities whom we help gain independence through employment and work opportunities.”

Learn more about the CARF Accreditation process.

About DRTC: Dale Rogers Training Center (DRTC) is the oldest and largest community vocational training and employment center for people with disabilities in Oklahoma. With multiple locations in Oklahoma, DRTC trains or employs more than 1,100 people with disabilities per year. Visit us online: DRTC.org.

About CARF International: Founded in 1966, CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services. Through accreditation, CARF assists service providers in improving the quality of their services, demonstrating value, and meeting internationally recognized organizational and program standards. Learn more about the accreditation process at CARF.org.

DRTC earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation

Posted on July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 by Dale Rogers Training Center

The Three-Year Accreditation, which is the highest level awarded by CARF, is DRTC’s third consecutive certification at the three-year rating since 2011.

Learn more about the CARF Accreditation process.

DRTC Makes The Grade!

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Dale Rogers Training Center

We all knew Dale Rogers Training Center (DRTC) is an exceptional quality community agency that cares about and supports people with disabilities. We all knew the staff and leadership is great with unusually high longevity in their jobs. We all knew how many awards and recognitions DRTC and its staff are singled out for. What we did not know is how DRTC would measure up when the national accreditation team for Community on Accreditation of Rehab Facilities (CARF) compared them to more than 22,000 other CARF certified agencies nationwide and overseas.
But measure up they did, and then some! Out of approximately 800 standards, DRTC received a handful of recommendations it needs to address. Not only were the surveyors, who came from Illinois and Iowa, effusive in the praise, it appears a three year certification is inevitable on everything from programs, financial tracking, safety, leadership to strategic planning. Three years is the highest level of certification an agency can receive.

What is DRTC most proud of? Executive Director Connie Thrash McGoodwin responds, “The surveyor of the programs component said he has never heard so many positive comments about an agency from its stakeholders.” (Stakeholders include families, funders, business partners, people served, staff and other community entities in the service delivery industry.) “Everyone spoke highly of DRTC’s commitment to its mission and the people they serve and its role in the community.”

Other highlights include praise regarding the wide variety of training and contract work provided by DRTC along with its large job placement program the close relationship between the DRTC and some of its business partners (i.e. Pelco)and its in-house businesses (i.e. Wyman Frame, Prism Place and Papa Murphy’s) created to generate training, jobs and revenue, in addition to the federal contracts.

Last but not least, the board of directors and staff impressed the surveyors with their leadership, preparedness, organization and willingness to take on a rigorous national accreditation. Director of Community Programs, Theresa Flannery, says, “A national accreditation like CARF shows not only our level of quality, but our willingness to go the extra mile for the people we serve.”

At this time, DRTC is the only CARF employment accredited agency in Oklahoma to continue accreditation.

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DRTC earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation

DRTC earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation

DRTC Makes The Grade!

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