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 completing the 2022 National Core Indicators® (NCI) State of the Workforce Survey. The portal will now close on Monday, July 31, 2023. ODP Announcement 23-049: 2022 National Core
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached reissued communication, Invitation to Apply for the Capacity Building Institute Year 7 (CBI7) Deadline Extended to June 23, 2023. The last day to submit an interest survey to join the Year 7 Cohort is June 23, 2023. Please review the
Please see this announcement for two opportunities for autistic individuals to participate in the upcoming 2023 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (#PATCIgnite2023), held virtually November 7-9, 2023. attachment PATC 2023 Call for Personal Stories and Art Show
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-048: Required Communication Specialist Provider Qualification Training. The announcement provides guidance and information relating to a new qualification requirement that has been added to the Communication Specialist Service. The new qualification requirement will become effective January 1, 2024.
The purpose of this announcement is to: 1. Draw attention to the revised guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) describing how to determine if a facility should be considered a healthcare or a non-healthcare congregate setting; and 2. Provide updated guidance to
Wildfires in Canada and current weather conditions are bringing wildfire smoke into our region. Health effects from wildfire smoke or PM2.5 exposure include respiratory symptoms and effects, irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract, cardiovascular effects. Poor air quality may increase visits and calls to doctor’s offices, visits to emergency departments, urgent care centers,
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing ODPANN 23-045: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Waiver Reserved Capacity Letters and accompanying attachments. This announcement provides guidance that clarifies instructions on how Administrative Entities (AEs) should maintain the waiver capacity of ODP waiver participants who are temporarily unable to receive waiver
Temple University Harrisburg and ODP are seeking your input on future delivery methods for the Certified Investigator Initial Certification course. attachment ODP Announcement 23-047: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and Temple University Harrisburg - Certified Investigator Initial Certification Course Delivery Questionnaire
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 in red. attachment ODP Announcement 22-068 Update: Transition to Independent Living Payments
To communicate that registration for the July – December 2023 CI Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now open on MyODP. Attachment ODPANN 23-044: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course
