The purpose of this announcement is to inform all provider agencies employing DSPsthat the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) has extended the deadline forcompleting the 2023 National Core Indicators® (NCI) State of the Workforce Survey. Theportal will now close on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-062: 2023 National Core Indicators®
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) celebrated Sports & Fitness Month with Erie Athletics, Erie's adult Special Olympics chapter. In May, ODP joined Erie Athletics team members Dion, Mary Ellen, Roy, Nicole, and their coach, Natalie, for track and field practice where they worked on javelin, shotput, standing long jump, and distance
June 25 - July 1, 2024 This week is marked annually in honor of leading humanitarian Helen Keller's birthday on June 27. Being deaf and blind herself, Keller's work made a big difference in the lives of DeafBlind people. What is DeafBlindness? DeafBlindness is a combination of visual and auditory impairments. It
The purpose of this announcement is to inform providers of: Federal requirements for individuals to be involved in decision-making aboutdesired community activities; How these requirements relate to regulatory requirements in Chapters 2380,2390, and 6100; and, What must be done to comply with the requirements Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-061 Individuals’ Participation in Decisions
The Pennsylvania Lifesharing Coalition invites you to save the date for the 12th Annual Lifesharing Conference on October 28 and 29, 2024. The conference will be held at the Eden Resort in Lancaster, PA. Building Connections, Building Community, Building a Life... For a Lifetime! The Pennsylvania Lifesharing Conference will feature family friendly
This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) communication announces the start ofCycle 2, Year 3 (C2Y3) of the QA&I Process on July 1, 2024. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-058: Quality Assessment & Improvement (QA&I) Process Cycle 2, Year 3 Begins July 1, 2024
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-059: Launch of Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) Project Website. This announcement provides information on the launch of a new website dedicated to the Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) project. Please review the announcement for further information and details.x Attachment
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-060: 2024 ISAC Recommendations - New and Updated Strategies. This announcement informs ODP stakeholders that the 2024 Everyday Lives: Values in Action—Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendations & Strategies document, with new and updated strategies, is now
Provider Preparedness Summit - SC Impacts (Restricted to AE and SC roles)
Each Summer the Office of Developmental Programs hosts a Regional Employment Symposium, inviting current and future employers, local education specialists, intermediate units, ODP employment/community participation supports, residential providers, supports coordinators, transition counselors and OVR business liaisons. At the symposium, a panel of employers, job coaches and self-advocates are compiled to share why
