Paul smith and Kristin Ahrens talk in a garden with medals draped around their necks

Move Your Way Spotlight – Paul Smith

ODP Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens caught up with Paul Smith of Lycoming County after a summer bocce ball tournament. Paul, a Special Olympics Pennsylvania athlete, saw an ad in the paper and joined the program roughly two years ago. Since then, Paul, with the help of coach Lester Loner and the Athlete

ODPANN 24-069 Performance Based Contracting Update

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-069 Performance Based Contracting Update. The purpose of this announcement is to provide an update to all stakeholders about the status of the Performance Based Contracting (PBC) 1915(b)4 Waiver and 1915(c) Waiver amendment submissions to the Centers for

ODPANN 24-070: Medication Administration Updated Student Courses Reminder and July-December 2024 Train-the-Trainer Face-to-Face Schedule

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-070: Medication Administration Updated Student Courses Reminder and July-December 2024 Train-the-Trainer Face-to-Face Schedule. The purpose of this communication is to remind Medication Administration trainers that updated Medication Administration Student Courses were released on July 15, 2024. To advertise

ODPANN 24-070: Medication Administration Updated Student Courses Reminder and July-December 2024 Train-the-Trainer Face-to-Face Schedule

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-070: Medication Administration Updated Student Courses Reminder and July-December 2024 Train-the-Trainer Face-to-Face Schedule. The purpose of this communication is to remind Medication Administration trainers that updated Medication Administration Student Courses were released on July 15, 2024. To advertise

ODP TechOWL Supportive Technology Open House – August 6

This event is being sponsored by ODP’s Expanding Technology to Support Independence workgroup whose focus is to identify ways in which technology can be used to support individuals with disabilities to acquire, maintain, or improve skills necessary to live independently. Attachment 1: ODP TechOWL Supportive Technology Open House - August 6

ODPANN 24-064 Update: Medication Administration Notification of System Upgrade and Lock-out Period starting September 26, 2024

To notify Trainers and Learners that the start of the Medication Administration systemupgrade has been delayed. The upcoming system upgrade for the Medication Administrationsystem will be starting Thursday, September 26, 2024, and ending Thursday, October 10, 2024. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-064 Update: Medication Administration Notification of System Upgrade and Lock-out Period starting

ODPANN 24-064 Update: Medication Administration Notification of System Upgrade and Lock-out Period starting September 26, 2024

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-064 Update: Medication Administration Notification of System Upgrade and Lock-out Period starting September 26, 2024. The purpose of this communication is to notify Trainers and Learners that the start of the Medication Administration system upgrade has been delayed.

A TechOWL employee shows a woman how to find reading accessibility features on her phone

Supportive Technology Open House

August 6, 2024 between 10 AM and 2 PM ODP and the Temple Institute on Disabilities invites you to join a free event aimed at teaching participants about different types of Assistive Technology (AT). Assistive Technology refers to products, equipment, and systems that enhance learning, working, and daily living for individuals with

ODPANN 24-068 Reminder: Medication Administration Train-the-Trainer and Student Course Changes for July 15, 2024, and new Train-the Trainer Face-to-Face classes added for July

To remind Trainers and Learners about changes in the Medication Administration Trainingcourse and possible impacts of those changes:a. Written Documentation - Part 1: Pharmacy Label/Medication Record Comparison (Exam)b. Lesson Quizzes (1 through 9)To announce New Trainer and Recertification Face-to-Face classes added to the July schedule. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-068 Reminder: Medication Administration

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