The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-033: Medication Administration Initial Summary & Remediation Requirements, Enemas, and System Accounts & Grading. This announcement’s purpose is:I. To provide clarification on the Medication Administration Annual Practicum - Student Qualification Remediation.II. To provide clarification on the Practicum Observer
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) andthe Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)This quarterly meeting aims to provide the most recent research and resources for people with mental health and behavioral challenges, intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities to live an everyday life. Attachment 1: Statewide Quarterly Positive
This in-person event is open to any families with deaf/hard of hearing children, from birth to 18 years old. The keynote presenter is Dr. Kimberly Ofori-Sanzo, the Founder and Director of Language First. We also have many amazing workshops lined up! For more information about the conference (including workshops information and a
To inform all interested stakeholders of the submission of the Consolidated, CommunityLiving, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), and Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)amendments that contain Workforce Recovery Supplemental Payments to CMS andprovide guidance for requesting these payments. The submitted waiver amendmentsare available on the Department of Human Services website. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-031 Amendments
The Office of Developmental Programs encourages you to spring into action with Move Your Way! Taking steps, big or small, towards increasing your physical activity can improve your health. Physical activity has lots of long-term health benefits. You can: Reduce risk of dementia, type 2 diabetes, heart disease,and certain cancers Help manage
The eight-session Project Reassure ECHO series will launch on April 5, 2024 from 7:45-9 a.m. This series will provide participants with strategies in supporting adult neurodiverse individuals struggling with anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic and building resilience. The curriculum will cover the basics of recognizing trauma, stress, and anxiety, fostering resilience
It is estimated that up to 75% of people with intellectual disabilities also have a vision impairment. Regular vision screening and monitoring for vision changes are even more important for individuals with intellectual disabilities! Ophthalmologists recommend regular vision screening that allows for extra time and adapts to the unique needs of the
Presenting the training and events calendar for April from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). Attachment 1: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) April 2024 Training Calendar
On April 12th ASERT will be hosting a panel, ‘Support Groups in Every Community’ to hear various perspectives on the importance of support groups. Panel participants include self-advocates, family members, professionals, and community members. The event is open to all who are interested in learning more about support groups. Register now to
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-030: Community Participation Support (CPS) Billing Changes to Assist Individuals to Participate in the InVEST Project and Trainings Held by Self Advocacy Power Network for All (SAPNA) and the PA Family Network. This communication announces CPS billing changes
