April 18th is Move Your Way® Day in Pennsylvania! ODP has partnered with the US Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion to encourage you to Move Your Way! Saturday, April 18th is Move Your Way® Day in Pennsylvania! Governor Josh Shapiro issued an official proclamation to spread awareness of the physical
May 6 - 16, 2026 The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites you to register for its Everyday Lives 2026 Virtual Conference which will also feature the 2026 Dual Diagnosis Conference! The 2026 Everyday Lives Conference will include ODP’s annual Dual Diagnosis Conference as a pre-conference event jointly hosted with the Office
Are you providing unpaid care for a family member or loved one? You may be eligible to participate in a study evaluating the PA CareKit, a collection of tools, information, and support to help caregivers learn more, plan ahead, or catch their breath. Participants will receive free one-on-one support from a trained CareKit Coach who can help you navigate caregiving challenges, explore
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-028 Update - 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
May 19-20, 2026 The Arc of Pennsylvania is hosting its 3rd Annual Disability Health Action Summit from May 19-20, 2026, in Camp Hill, PA. This is an in-person only event, taking place at the Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center, with no option to attend virtually. Building on themes of health equity
November 4-5, 2026 The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is requesting presentation proposals for its 19th annual Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (PATC). The conference will be held virtually with an interactive schedule on November 4th and 5th of 2026. PATC invites professionals, clinicians, autistic self-advocates, and their families/caregivers to learn from leading experts in
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-040 Now Available Updated SPeCTRUM Training. The purpose of this communication is to announce the updated SPeCTRUM training is now available on MyODP, outline completion requirements, and provide guidance regarding documentation, transition timelines, and prior version applicability. This announcement
Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed an official proclamation declaring April 2026 Autism Awareness Month. Please join us in recognizing and celebrating the unique skills, qualities, and characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum. The governor's full proclamation can be read here. Some highlights include: WHEREAS, autism affects 1 in 31 children, including
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-039 Performance-Based Contracting 2026-2027 Residential Pay-for-Performance Details Now Available. The purpose of this communication is to provide details about the Residential Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) initiatives for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Please review the announcement for more details. Attachment
Attachment 1: ODPANN 26-038: Updated MyTranscript Report Now Available and Instructions for Re-taking MyODP Courses
