Snapshots of the 2024 Everyday Lives Conference
Thank you to all of the attendees and presenters at the 2024 Everyday Lives Conference in Hershey, PA! Here are some snapshots of the event where we saw over 1,200 attendees join in 30 presentations:
Shapiro Administration Launches PA Navigate, A New Online Tool to Better Connect Pennsylvanians with Food, Housing, Childcare and More
PA Navigate’s primary goal is to boost communication between health care and social services to improve follow-through on referrals, as well as to act as a support finder for citizens. Lancaster, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, findhelp Founder & CEO Erine Gray, and Community Action Partnership (CAP)
PAFN: Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Community Summits – Participant Directed Services
The Pennsylvania Family Network (PAFN) invites you to join its in-person event series that aims to help individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to navigate Participant Directed Services. Join the PA Family Network and topic experts as they explore more about Participant Direction, find resources, and network with individuals and families.
ODPANN 24-017: Open for Public Comment: Proposed Waiver Amendments for One-Time Workforce Recovery Supplemental Payments
The purpose of this communication is to announce that proposed amendments to the Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), Community Living, and Adult Autism Waivers are available for public review and comment. There is a 30-day public comment period that starts on February 3, 2024, and ends on March 4, 2024, at 11:59
ODPANN 24-016: Clarification Regarding Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Supports Coordinator (SC) Orientation Requirements
The purpose of this communication is to provide guidance for AAW SC Supervisors hiredafter 06/30/23 who also provide direct SC services and are therefore required to meet theSC Orientation requirements ODP released on the MyODP website on July 3, 2023, andannounced via ODP Announcement 23-058: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)Supports Coordinator (SC)
ODPANN 24-014: Registration Now Open for March Certified Investigator Forum & How to Access CI Forum Q&A Documents
To communicate to the above entities that Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and ODP will be facilitating Forums for Certified Investigators (CIs) and others involved in the incident investigation process, and to announce the posting of Q & A Documents from past CI Forums on MyODP. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-014: Registration
ODPANN 24-015: Implementing Changes to Remote Supports and Assistive Technology in the November Waiver Amendments
The purpose of this communication is to provide guidance for implementing changes to assistive technology and remote supports in the amendments to the Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) and Adult Autism Waivers. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-015: Implementing Changes to Remote Supports and Assistive Technology in the November Waiver Amendments Attachment
ODPANN 24-012: Updated Process and Resource for Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Specialized Skill Development (SSD): Behavioral Specialist Plan Development Process
To notify stakeholders of the updated process and infographic for Specialized SkillDevelopment (SSD)- Behavioral Support Plan (BSP)/ Crisis Intervention Plan (CIP)Development. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-012: Updated Process and Resource for Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Specialized Skill Development (SSD): Behavioral Specialist Plan Development Process
ODPANN 24-12: Updated Process and Resource for Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)- Specialized Skill Development (SSD): Behavioral Specialist Plan Development Process
To notify stakeholders of the updated process and infographic for Specialized Skill Development (SSD)- Behavioral Support Plan (BSP)/ Crisis Intervention Plan (CIP) Development. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-12: Updated Process and Resource for Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)- Specialized Skill Development (SSD): Behavioral Specialist Plan Development Process
New Year New Tech
Written by: Members of the ODP Tech Taskforce Technology advances happen so quickly that it can be hard to keep up with the newest trends and devices. To celebrate the beginning of a new year, we’re highlighting some of the newer devices and technologies available to help people live their best lives.
