Summer is here! Summertime can be a fun and enjoyable experience, bringing warm weather, travel plans, vacations, and outdoor activities. However, for individuals with challenging communication, it can bring many risks and obstacles. Below are some communication tips to make summer an enjoyable season for all. Social Stories – Can be used
Families as Allies, Advocates, and Partners in Grassroots Systems ChangeAugust 21, 2025 2-3:30 p.m. (EST) The National Collaborative for Supporting Families invites you to register for it's upcoming webinar Families as Allies, Advocates, and Partners in Grassroots Systems Change. The Best Practice Series introduces and elevates innovative services, supports and policies directly related to supporting
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing Bulletin 00-25-03: Performance Standards for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) and its 2 accompanying attachments. The purpose of this bulletin is to announce the performance standards Supports Coordination Organizations must meet as part of the Office of Development Programs’ (ODP) implementation of performance-based
To inform stakeholders of the submission of amendments to the Targeted SupportManagement State Plan, 1915(b)(4) Waiver, Consolidated Waiver, Community LivingWaiver and Person/Family Directed Support Waiver (P/FDS) to the Centers for Medicareand Medicaid Services (CMS) and the availability of supporting publications. Please review the announcement for additional information and detail. ODPANN 25-075: Now
Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) Performance Based Contracting (PBC) Introductory Session (July 28, 2025) Recording Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) Performance Based Contracting (PBC) Introductory Session (July 28, 2025) Slide Deck (PDF)
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing Bulletin 00-25-03: Performance Standards for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) and its 2 accompanying attachments. The purpose of this bulletin is to announce the performance standards Supports Coordination Organizations must meet as part of the Office of Development Programs’ (ODP) implementation of performance-based
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-075: Now Available: Waiver Amendment Submissions and Supporting Documents for Supports Coordination (SC) Performance-Based Contracting. The purpose of this announcement is to inform stakeholders of the submission of amendments to the Targeted Support Management State Plan, 1915(b)(4) Waiver,
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-074: Initial Qualification Process for Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Applicants. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate the updated process for ODP’s Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) to initially qualify new provider
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-073: Agency with Choice (AWC) Financial Management Service (FMS) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. The purpose of this announcement is to provide a list of current AWC FMS organizations available to support participants and surrogates who have chosen
Providers with any information are encouraged to contact PSP Washington at 724-223-5200. Washington, PA – To aid in an ongoing investigation, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Bureau of Criminal Investigation is requesting health care agencies and providers in the state to review their employment records due to an investigation of suspected fraudulent activities involving
