ODPANN 25-110 Now Available New Resource from CDC for Severe Viral Respiratory Illness Data Website and Respiratory Illness Prevention Strategies

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 025-110 Now Available:  New Resource from CDC for Severe Viral Respiratory Illness Data Website and Respiratory Illness Prevention Strategies.  The purpose of this communication is to announce the availability of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) data website

ODPANN 025-109 Clarifications: Bulletin 00-25-02, Individual Eligibility for the Consolidated, P/FDS, Community Living and Adult Autism Waivers

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 025-109 Clarification and Revison-00-25-02-10-7-25.  The purpose of this communication is to announce that the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is providing clarification about the completion of the MA 51 or medical evaluation discussed in bulletin 00-25-02, Individual Eligibility

ODPANN 25-108 Prepared People Save Lives Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) Toolkit

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-108 Prepared People Save Lives Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) Toolkit. The purpose of this communication is to introduce the Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) Toolkit. This toolkit is designed to assist providers with assessing and preparing for unexpected events

ODPANN 25-107 SC PBC and January Waiver Amendment Approval

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-107 SC PBC and January Waiver Amendment Approval. The purpose of this communication is to inform all interested parties that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved amendments to the 1915(b)(4) Performance-Based Contracting waiver and the

ODPANN 25-106 – Newly Released: The CI Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-106 - Newly Released: The CI Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter. The purpose of this communication is to announce that the Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator (CI) Program and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) have released a new

Bulletin 00-25-05: Communication

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing Bulletin 00-25-05: Communication.  The purpose of this bulletin is to establish the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) policy on communication and assure all individuals have an effective way to communicate in order to express choice and ensure health and safety.  Please review

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Communication Corner – December 11 is National App Day

Appreciating and exploring technology that empowers National App Day was established in 2017 and celebrates the life-changing impact that apps have had on our daily lives. Apps have transformed how we communicate, work, entertain, and complete daily tasks. This day recognizes the creativity, dedication, and hard work of app developers and the

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Save the Date! The 2026 Everyday Lives Virtual Conference

Breaking Barriers and Building Futures You’re invited to save the date for the 2026 Everyday Lives Virtual Conference! The 2026 Everyday Lives Conference (EDL) will be held virtually throughout the first two weeks of May 2026. The conference theme for 2026 is “Breaking Barriers and Building Futures”. Conference tracks include:   Dual

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NASDDDS Virtual Job Fair

The National Association of State Directors for Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) is hosting a virtual job fair for job seekers across home and community based services (HCBS) and long-term services and supports (LTSS). The job fair, presented in partnership with ADvancing States Alumni Leadership Network, will take place on Tuesday, December 9,