Performance Based Contracting (PBC) Quarterly Provider Forum- Residential Providers (March 11, 2026) Recording Performance Based Contracting (PBC) Quarterly Provider Forum- Residential Providers (March 11, 2026) Slide Deck (PDF)
Life Sharing: An Option for an Everyday Life for Individuals and Families (Recording) Please join the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) for this webinar, featuring Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens, the Director of the Community Services Bureau - Lauren House, Area Director - Angela Fortney, and other ODP staff in explaining the Life
Expanding Life Sharing (Recording) Please join the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) for this webinar, featuring Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens, the Director of the Community Services Bureau - Lauren House, Area Director - Angela Fortney, and other ODP staff in explaining the Life Sharing service to all interested professionals. Supports Coordinators (SCs),
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-031 Publication of Final Supports Coordination and Targeted Support Management Rates Effective Starting July 1, 2026. The purpose of this announcement is to inform stakeholders that rates effective July 1, 2026, for Supports Coordination funded through the Consolidated,
Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Quarterly Provider Forum- SCOs (March 3, 2026) Recording PBC Quarterly Provider Forum- SCOs (March 3, 2026) (PDF)
The latest episode of ASERT’s Autism Unmasked podcast is now available. The helps autistic individuals, caregivers and family members navigate emergency room visits to manage the high stress environment. Emergency medical visits can feel overwhelming, especially for autistic individuals and their families. In this episode of Autism Unmasked, we talk with emergency
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-030 Sensory Friendly Preparedness for Large-scale Events. The purpose of this communication is to introduce the guide Sensory Friendly Preparedness Guide for Large-Scale Events and accompanying social story. These resources are designed to support providers in assessing and preparing
Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed an official proclamation declaring March 2026 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The governor's full proclamation can be read here. Some highlights include: WHEREAS, this month is an important time to recognize and honor the abilities, talents, and contributions of individuals with developmental disabilities; and WHEREAS, individuals with developmental
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-029 Now Available - Administrative Review (AR) Live Case. The purpose of this communication is to communicate that new live case study sessions for the AR Course are now available, featuring a new case study that allows participants
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-028 Updates to the Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Service (PUNS). The purpose of this communication is to distribute the updated Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS) Manual and the revised DP1055 – PUNS Form, effective
