This ODP communication announces the release of the ODP FY 2023-2024 Annual DataReport. Attachment 1: ODPANN 25-037 Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Annual Data
Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a proclamation recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month. Please join us in recognizing and celebrating the diverse nature and qualities of individuals with Autism throughout the month of April! Download and read the full proclamation.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-035:The Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) Investigation Standards and Expectations - Requirements to Monitor Delegated Tasks. This announcement provides a reminder of the standards, expectations, and requirements of an investigation conducted by an ODP Certified Investigator (CI) in
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-034 Adult Autism Waiver Supports Coordinator Resource Guide. The purpose of this communication is to inform all AAW SCOs that a new AAW Supports Coordinator Resource Guide is available online. Please review the announcement for additional information and
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-034 Adult Autism Waiver Supports Coordinator Resource Guide. The purpose of this communication is to inform all AAW SCOs that a new AAW Supports Coordinator Resource Guide is available online. ODPANN 25-034: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Supports Coordinator
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-033: Now Available: Administrative Review (AR) Live Case Study Sessions. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate that new live case study sessions for the AR Course, are now available. Please review the communication for additional information
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-032: Revised Community Health Choices (CHC) to ODP Transfer Operations. The purpose of this announcement is to notify Administrative Entities of revised processes for transferring participants from CHC to ODP. Please review the announcement for additional details. Attachment
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-031: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course. This announcement communicates that registration for the May - August 2025 CI Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now open in MyODP. Please review
The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) has published its 2024 Impact Report. The report details the Council's accomplishments and activities over the past year. Some of the highlights include: Improved medical care for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) Expanded reach Made communities more inclusive Executive Director, Lisa Tesler writes, “As
The Jefferson Center for Autism and Neurodiversity at Jefferson University, in partnership with Special Olympics, is seeking participants to take part in a study on enhancing healthcare experiences for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Jefferson is inviting individuals with IDD to participate in the study. The study will assess the
