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
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 25-030: Reminder of 6100 Annual Training Requirements. This announcement serves as a reminder to all Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Providers and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) of the Annual Training Requirements outlined in the Chapter 6100 Regulations. Please
This Office of Developmental Program (ODP) communication will provide guidance for providers and teams of individuals who may wish to choose to receive and transition to Supported Living or Lifesharing services. The communication has been updated. Changes are boldened and underlined. ODP Announcement 22-068 Update #2 : Transition to Independent Living Payments
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-029: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Updated Individual Support Plan (ISP) Signature Form. This communication notifies AAW SCs, SC supervisors, providers, and other interested parties of the updated AAW ISP Signature Form (DP 1032 AAW). Please review the announcement
To clarify how OVR’s Memo on March 15, 2025, regarding the Order of Selection andthe OVR waiting list for services impacts referral requirements and access to ODPfunded employment services. Attachment 1: ODPANN 25-028: What the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's (OVR) Memo Regarding the Order of Selection and Waiting List Means for the
