March is a time dedicated to honoring Women's History Month, Social Work Month, and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—an opportunity to recognize the dedication of those shaping a more inclusive world. This month, we celebrate the legacy of Rosemary Dybwad, a pioneering social worker and advocate for individuals with disabilities, highlighting her profound impact of advocacy and care. Above all, we honor the providers, advocates, and caregivers who tirelessly champion this essential mission every day. Your unwavering dedication empowers individuals with disabilities to live with dignity and fulfillment, creating meaningful change in countless lives. We appreciate the opportunity to stand beside you in delivering exceptional care, and this month, we gratefully celebrate the significant difference you continue to make.

Rosemary Dybwad

A Trailblazer in Disability Advocacy

Rosemary Dybwad dedicated her career to empowering people with disabilities and their families, advocating for inclusive policies, community-based services, and self-determination. She co-founded the International League of Societies for the Mentally Handicapped and worked tirelessly to promote disability rights worldwide. Her efforts helped shift the focus from institutional care to community inclusion and support, paving the way for greater acceptance and accessibility.

"Whether the [disabled] children of today can be effective adults of tomorrow will depend on the extent to which they have the opportunity to benefit from integrated experiences."

Coming Soon - New Resource Center!

As part of our commitment to enhancing and streamlining your AWARDS experience, we’re transitioning the AWARDS Resource Center to a new platform. This marks Phase 1 of a larger initiative aimed at creating a more user-friendly and accessible experience. Our goal is to simplify navigation and ensure you have the resources you need at your fingertips.

In the coming weeks, we’ll share all the details you need, including tips for navigating the new platform and exploring its key features.

If you're a member of your local help desk team, keep an eye on your inbox for some additional guidance on submitting tickets to the Foothold Help Desk and how to log in to monitor their status. More information coming soon!

iKnow: Waiting Lists

📆 Tuesday, 04/15/25

🕐 1:00-2:00 PM (ET)

The AWARDS Waiting Lists feature allows users to efficiently place clients from a source program onto a list for admission into a destination program. These lists can be tailored with specific criteria such as age, gender, diagnosis, or life circumstances. Join us for a session where we will demonstrate how to configure a Waiting List, add clients, and remove them—either through admission or deletion—across various locations within the Intake/Admission and Profile modules.

AWARDS Asked & Answered

📆 Tuesday, 04/22/25

🕐 12:00-1:00 PM (ET)

Join us for an engaging 90-minute Q&A session focused on AWARDS! 
Have you ever gotten stuck when trying unlock a progress note, rename a program, or schedule a form? This session will cover these topics and more, as we tackle the top 10 most frequently asked questions submitted to our Help Desk. 
You can also submit your own question ahead of the event using this form. 
Don't miss out on this chance to get your questions answered by AWARDS experts!

iKnow: Calendar

📆 Tuesday, 05/13/25

🕐 1:00-2:00 PM (ET)

Join us for an insightful training showcasing the powerful AWARDS Calendar feature, designed to streamline appointment tracking, documentation, and reporting. This session will walk you through creating and managing calendar entries, running reports, and documenting events. Discover how to toggle between staff, client, and program views to gain a comprehensive understanding of scheduled activities, ensuring seamless coordination across your programs. Whether you're looking to enhance your scheduling workflow or improve event reporting accuracy, this session will equip you with the tools to optimize your use of the AWARDS Calendar.

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-The Foothold Technology Team