This Spring, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) celebrated Physical Fitness & Sports month with Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA). May was Physical Fitness & Sports month, and to celebrate, ODP visited SOPA's Central Spring Sectional competition at Saint Francis University. Athletes competed in six sports including aquatics, athletics (track and field), basketball,
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-056: Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Residential Provider Directory - Now Available. The purpose of this communication is to announce that all Residential Providers have been assigned PBC tiers and the assignments are now available to view in a directory
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-055: Office of Developmental Programs’ Resource Accounts. The purpose of this communication is to provide ODP stakeholders with a listing of resource accounts (email addresses) that will enable them to access direct support for questions and resolution of
July 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) will be hosting a webinar to share resources on inclusive recreation and inclusive play for families and individuals with disabilities. PADDC invites you to join the discussion with experts from around the country who work in the field of inclusive
As part of Aging Our Way, PA, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) was tasked with creating a dynamic, interactive, and comprehensive “caregiver toolkit” to address the key challenges faced by informal, unpaid caregivers and provide practical solutions and resources to support their entire caregiving journey. The PA CareKit is a collection
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-054: Changes Made to HCSIS Auto Authorization Functionality. The purpose of this communication is to provide details related to changes to the HCSIS Auto Authorization Functionality. Pleaser review the announcement for additional information and detail. Attachment 1: ODPANN
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-053: Clarification on Eligibility and Enrollment for Waiver Reserved Capacity for Students Who are in School or Individuals Who are Under Age 21. This announcement provides clarification to assist SCOs and AEs in properly identifying and planning for
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) announced its 2025 disABILITY Conference. The theme for the 2025 disABILITY Conference is Technology and Disability - The Intersection of Success. The conference will be held on July 31 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Hilton Harrisburg. There is a virtual option for online
The Office of Developmental Disabilities (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-052: National Core IndicatorsÒ (NCIÒ) – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) State of the Workforce Survey Deadline Extended. The purpose of this announcement is to inform all provider agencies employing Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) that the Human Services
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-051: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Issues Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Tip Sheet for Supports Coordinators (SCs) and its accompanying attachment. The purpose of this communication is to announce the creation and distribution of the IM4Q Tip
