24 Nov 2021 November Communication Corner – Language vs Communication The latest edition of Communication Corner is now available! Communication Corner is a monthly publication from the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations that focuses on communication skills for support professionals. The November 2021 issue focuses on establishing the distinctions between language and communication. Emphasizing that language is just one tool in our communication toolbelt, it is important to explicitly name the distinctions between communication and language as it can help us think more holistically about the ways in which we transmit meaning. This issue, Language vs Communication, offers simple strategies for a supporter’s communication comprehension. Read the latest issue of Communication Corner at the following link: https://www.myodp.org/mod/page/view.php?id=29397 Post List #2AnnouncementsIndividuals and FamiliesInterested PartiesOffice of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) May 2024 Training and Events CalendarLance SApr 15, 20241 min readThe Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the May 2024 training and events calendar. Please share widely. Attachment 1: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) May 2024 Training and Events Calendar Read MoreMyODP News OnlineODP ISAC Member to Testify on Workforce ShortagesLance SApr 12, 20241 min readNicholas “Nick” Smith, member of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC) will be testifying in front of the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging on the topic of “The Long-Term Care Workforce: Addressing… Read MoreAAW ProvidersAnnouncementsID-A ProvidersInterested PartiesODPANN24-035: Action Required in Preparation for Enterprise Case Management (ECM)Lance SApr 10, 20241 min readThe Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-035 – Action Required in Preparation for Enterprise Case Management (ECM). The purpose of this communication is to request providers’ assistance in updating their contact information… Read MoreMyODP News OnlineEye Protection Needed During Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024Lance SApr 5, 20241 min readOn Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be an eclipse event, and parts of Pennsylvania will have a view of a total solar eclipse. The Office of Developmental Programs is reminding everyone that it is not safe to directly view an… Read MoreMyODP News OnlineNew Respiratory Guidance – ID (Infectious Disease) Connect NewsletterLance SApr 5, 20247 min readOn March 15, 2024, Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) released a health advisory about the CDC New Respiratory Virus Guidance (which is a general guidance for community settings). Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) provides this guidance based upon available information… Read More Previous1…123…200Next