All Pennsylvanians experience challenges during the winter as the cold temperatures, snow and ice affect our daily lives and activities. Families with a loved one with a disability often have even more concerns from the change in season. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Supporting Families Leadership Team used the Integrated Supports
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is pleased to announce that Jenn Newell joined ODP as the Director of the Bureau of Financial Management and Program Support. Jenn Newell has built a career in public service, with nearly 25 years in various roles focused on supporting individuals with substance use disorders. She
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-116: Now Available: Administrative Review (AR) Live Case Study Sessions. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate that new live case study sessions for the Administrative Review (AR) course are now available. Please review the announcement for
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-115 : Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes: Registration for 2025 Virtual Classes. This announcement provides information on the registration process for ODP’s January-April 2025 Virtual QM Certification Classes. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-115: Office of Developmental Programs
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-114: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate that registration for the January – April 2025 CI Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now
For November’s Move Your Way® spotlight, The Office of Developmental Programs visited SPIN in Philadelphia to take a peek at their fitness program. SPIN is a provider agency that also contains a community fitness facility called SPIN Community & Fitness. Click the video above to take a look at SPIN's fitness programs.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 24-113: Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Vaccinations – Holiday Guidance. The purpose of this announcement is to promote health and safety by providing current vaccine information and helpful reminders about holiday gatherings and to remind ODP providers of the
Diabetes is a complex disease that is challenging to manage on a daily basis. Did you know that persons with an intellectual or developmental disability are estimated to be 2-3 times more likely to develop diabetes compared to the general population? Some tools for communicating about diabetes management may include: “Easy read”
Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET The lack of available accessible housing options can impact the independence and autonomy of a person with disabilities more than almost anything else, limiting choice and isolating people with disabilities in geographic pockets in cities, towns, and all across the U.S. Home modifications, including
To inform stakeholders of ODP’s participation in the 2024 National Core Indicators®Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (NCI®-IDD) State of the Workforce (SoTW)survey and to request confirmation of current contact information from eligibleproviders. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-112: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Prepares to Participate in the 2024 National Core Indicators® (NCI®) State
