13th Annual Lifesharing Conference - Building Connections, Building Community. Building a Life for a Lifetime.

Save the Date for the13th Annual Lifesharing Conference!

Hosted by the Pennsylvania Lifesharing CoalitionOctober 6 and 7, 2025King of Prussia, PA The Pennsylvania Lifesharing Coalition invites you to save the date for its 13th Annual Lifesharing Conference. On October 6 and 7, 2025 the Lifesharing Conference will be held at The Alloy Hotel in King of Prussia, PA. The family-friendly

ODPANN 25-040 Clarification on Monitoring of Chapter 2380 and 2390 Regulations for Individuals Who Reside in ICF/ID Settings

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-040 Clarification on Monitoring of Chapter 2380 and 2390 Regulations for Individuals Who Reside in ICF/ID Settings. The purpose of this communication is to clarify which regulatory requirements in Chapters 2380 and 2390 will and will not be

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PADDC Seeking Statements on ACL Dismantle

Last week, the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) released a statement about the federal government's proposal to dismantle the Administration of Community Living (ACL). This change, along with several other recent decisions, will impact services for people with developmental disabilities. If you have concerns about eliminating ACL, cuts to Medicaid, closing the Department

ODPANN 25-039 Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Individual Support Plan (ISP) Renewal Guidance

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-039 Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Individual Support Plan (ISP) Renewal Guidance. The purpose of this communication is to provide guidance to all stakeholders who participate in the FY 2025-2026 renewal ISP process. Please review the announcement for additional

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PA Human Relations Commission 2025 Housing Equality Conference

Navigating Today's Challenges and Building a Fairer Tomorrow April 8, 20258:00 AM - 3:30 PMWyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Join the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission for a dynamic and collaborative event bringing together key housing stakeholders including community leaders, housing professionals, social service providers, fair housing partners, and others. This conference will explore

Seated at the HKNC-branded table in the front row center is Tammie Christian (HKNC’s DBIE Coordinator), with Amy Brillinger (CEO of Shadowfax) on her right and Lea Sheffield (Special Populations Unit Manager with ODP) on her left. Standing behind them are Shadowfax staff members along with two representatives from Pennsylvania’s Office of Developmental Programs (ODP).

Helen Keller National Center Partners with Pennsylvania’s Office of Developmental Programs to Expand DeafBlind Immersion Experience Program

Helen Keller National Center partners with Pennsylvania's Office of Developmental Programs to bring specialized DeafBlind support directly to local communities. This innovative five-day immersion program empowers support teams with personalized strategies, ensuring DeafBlind individuals with intellectual disabilities can achieve greater independence in their home environments. Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) announced a

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Communication Corner – April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

Parkinson’s Disease is a type of movement disorder that is chronic and progressive. It may affect the nerves and muscles that are used to develop speech. Here are some easy strategies to support communication: Be patient. Give them plenty of time to process Avoid speaking above other noises; try to eliminate distractions

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