The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-031: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course. This announcement communicates that registration for the May - August 2025 CI Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now open in MyODP. Please review
The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) has published its 2024 Impact Report. The report details the Council's accomplishments and activities over the past year. Some of the highlights include: Improved medical care for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) Expanded reach Made communities more inclusive Executive Director, Lisa Tesler writes, “As
The Jefferson Center for Autism and Neurodiversity at Jefferson University, in partnership with Special Olympics, is seeking participants to take part in a study on enhancing healthcare experiences for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Jefferson is inviting individuals with IDD to participate in the study. The study will assess the
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 25-030: Reminder of 6100 Annual Training Requirements. This announcement serves as a reminder to all Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Providers and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) of the Annual Training Requirements outlined in the Chapter 6100 Regulations. Please
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-029: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Updated Individual Support Plan (ISP) Signature Form. This communication notifies AAW SCs, SC supervisors, providers, and other interested parties of the updated AAW ISP Signature Form (DP 1032 AAW). Please review the announcement
To clarify how OVR’s Memo on March 15, 2025, regarding the Order of Selection andthe OVR waiting list for services impacts referral requirements and access to ODPfunded employment services. Attachment 1: ODPANN 25-028: What the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's (OVR) Memo Regarding the Order of Selection and Waiting List Means for the
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-026 Residential Provider Alert on Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) All Residential Providers Must Submit for Tier Assignment. The purpose of this communication is to remind all Residential Providers that submissions for PBC tier assignment are due no later than
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-024 Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes Registration for Upcoming 2025 Virtual Classes. The purpose of this communication is to provide information on four new 2025 QM Certification class dates and how to register.Please
AID In PA is accepting applicants for its April 2025 TRAIN program. This free training program was developed for therapists, counselors, and clinical social workers who already have experience working with clients who have an Intellectual Disability and/or Autism (ID/A) diagnosis and are looking to gain knowledge and skills related to trauma