During Direct Support Professionals (DSP) week, September 7-13, 2025, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) would like to honor and celebrate the extraordinary compassion and hard work of DSPs who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism in Pennsylvania. DSPs play a vital role in empowering the people they support
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 25-085: Newly Released: The Certified Investigator (CI) Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter. This communication announces the release of a new issue of the quarterly newsletter, The CI Program Spotlight. Please review the announcement for information on how to access
"Inspiring Advocacy, Awareness and Action within all Communities" On Friday, October 17th, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital will host a one-day virtual conference focused on improving accessibility in disability health care. This conference aims to highlight the critical importance of developing and strengthening cross-disciplinary partnerships in the care of our most vulnerable patient
Unlocking Untapped Talent: The Benefits of Hiring Employees with Disabilities The Office of Developmental Programs is hosting four regional employment symposiums across the Commonwealth. Through panel discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities, ODP’s Employment Symposiums will build connections between local employers, individuals and families, and service providers. Please join us to learn how
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-084: Updated Chapter 6100 Training Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Provider Developed Training Matrix Now Available and accompanying attachments. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the availability of an updated Chapter 6100 training FAQ and a
PBC Information Session for SCOs Part 2: Measure By Measure (August 25, 2025) Recording PBC Information Session for SCOs Part 2: Measure By Measure (August 25, 2025) Slide Deck (PDF)
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-083: Residential Performance-Based Contracting Admissions of Individuals who are Needs Group 5 (NG5) or Greater/. The purpose of this announcement is to provide an update on the performance-based contracting requirement for admissions of individuals, who are NG5 or
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-082: Reminder for Certified Trainers: Medication Administration Guidance for training at multiple Eligible Providers. The purpose of this announcement is to provide guidance for Certified Trainers that train for multiple eligible providers. Attachment 1: ODPANN 25-082: Reminder for
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-081: The Important Role of The Incident Management (IM) Representative Training Now Available on MyODP. The purpose of this announcement is to advise Provider and Supports Coordinator Incident Management Representatives (IM Reps) that a new training is available
This summer, thousands of athletes, coaches, families, and friends from across Pennsylvania participated in Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s annual Summer Games at Penn State University in State College, PA. ODP was invited to cheer on the athletes as they competed in the games. The Summer Games is Special Olympics Pennsylvania's largest statewide competition,
