ODP's Technology Taskforce has published its Technology Today newsletter for April. The purpose of the newsletter is to seek out methods of supporting individuals with disabilities, family members, and providers with resources, events, and other important updates in the assistive technology world. This includes compilations of resources that support individuals through technology
Disability Pride PA is hosting a series of events in the Philadelphia region for self-advocates, family advocates, and other disability community allies. April 19, 2023 - Philadelphia's Mayoral Candidates Town Hall on Disability, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, in-person tickets are sold out but registration is still available for livestream tickets. Register.
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the ODP External Training Calendar for May, 2023. Attachment 1: May 2023 ODP Training Calendar
To communicate the availability of the 2023 CIPR Process Manual. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-035: 2023 Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Manual Now Available
November 7th to November 9th, 2023 The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites you to save the date for the 2023 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference: PATC Ignite. The conference will be held virtually from November 7th to November 9th 2023. Registration information to follow.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has started the process to update and restructure ODP’s required SC Orientation Training Curriculum. The new training plan identifies requirements and recommendations for SC Orientation and First Year Training for SCs. The revised SC Training Plan applies to all SCs including those supporting individuals receiving services
To communicate the availability of the updated 2023 Administrative Review Process Manual Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-034: 2023 Administrative Review Process Manual Now Available
Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to help SCs fill their buckets to better help them in supporting individuals and families. The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the Supporting Families’ Supports Coordination Innovation Workgroup. Attachment 1: Community of Practice for Supporting Families Supports' Coordinator April Tip
To communicate the availability of the updated 2023 Administrative Review Process Manual. Attachment 1: ODPANN 23-034 (PDF)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is now the fastest growing developmental disorder impacting 1 in 36 people. Additionally, 40% of those with ASD have limited speech or do not communicate through speech. Communication is how we connect and build relationships as well as meet our own needs. Communication, however, it is done, is
