The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is releasing updated Health Risk ScreeningTool protocols to clarify expectations and timelines, reflect enhancements implementedby IntellectAbility, and provide additional guidance on roles and responsibilities. Attachment 1: ODPANN 22-116 - Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) Protocol Updated Attachment 2: HRST Protocol 2026
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached updated communication, ODPANN 25-030 - Updated Reminder of 6100 Annual Training Requirements and Orientation and Annual Training Regulation Requirements FAQ. The purpose of this communication is to remind all Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Providers and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) of
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-070 – QAI C3Y2 Begins July 1st, 2026 and the QAI FAQ. The purpose of this communication is to announce the start of Cycle 3, Year 2 (C3Y2) of the Quality Assesment and Improvement (QA&I) Process on July 1st, 2026.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-069 – Newly Released Lesson – Preparing for an Interview. The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of a new online lesson, Preparing for an Interview, which is part of an interviewing lesson series. Please review
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-068 – New Community Participation Support Provider Qualification Requirement for Providers Licensed Under 55 Pa Code Chapter 2390. The purpose of this announcement is to provide guidance and information about a new qualification requirement that has been added to
To announce the Virtual Face-to-Face schedule for July through September 2026 Medication Administration July-September 2026 Train-the-Trainer Virtual Face-to-Face Schedule
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-067 – Operational Guidance as a Result of the Dunkelberger vs. Department of Human Services (DHS) Court Decision. The purpose of this communication isto provide additional information and operational guidance as a result of the Dunkelberger v. DHS court
Many people feel at a loss as to how to best provide support to individuals with a dual diagnosis (individuals with an Intellectual Disability and Autism (IDA) with co-occurring mental health issues, and challenging behaviors) to lead healthy, happy, and meaningful lives. Current best practices and supportive models that have shown to
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-065 – 2025 National Core Indicators (NCI) State of the Workforce Survey Portal Access Extended. The purpose of this announcement is to inform all provider agencies employing DSPs that the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) has extended the deadline for
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-066 – Temples Quality Review Sample Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The purpose of this communication isto announce the beginning of the 2026-2027 Temple QR Sample. Please review the announcement for more details. Attachment 1: ODPANN 26-066 - Temples Quality Review
