The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) is seeking grant applicants for its 2023 application period. Applications are due Wednesday, May 3, 2023. PADDC provides funding for programs that align with its vision of a commonwealth where all people are valued and thrive. Specifically, PADDC is looking to fund programs that: Create learning
April 19th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm The ASERT Collaborative (Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training), The Philadelphia Autism Project, and The Policy Impact Project will be hosting a webinar to provide a platform for autistic self-advocates, family members, and others in the autism community to discuss what comes next after
April is recognized as Workplace Violence Awareness Month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Workplace violence is the act or threat of violence, ranging from verbal abuse to physical assaults directed toward persons at work or on duty. 76% of workplace violence
Through research and experience we have learned that implementing the right tools can help us be better supporters for people on the autism spectrum. But what are those tools? How do you know what the needs are so you can begin to gather effective resources? This year’s ODP training needs survey asked
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is inviting leadership professionals from: Administrative Entities (AEs), Support Coordination Organizations (SCOs), Providers of Supported Employment Services and Day Habilitation, and Providers of Community Participation Support (CPS) to attend a 1-day Employment Symposium. Attachment 1: Reminder: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Regional Employment Symposiums: Opening the
ODP is seeking information on Administrative Entity contracted, delegated or purchased functions. Please answer questions for each delegated entity you are contracting with or purchasing administrative services from. Attachment 1: AE Delegated Function Survey
This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) communication announces the release of the Quality Assessment and Improvement (QA&I) Individual Interviews Report for Interim Year 1 (IY1) and Interim Year 2 (IY2) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 and (FY) 2021- 2022. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-033: Quality Assessment & Improvement (QA&I) Individual Interviews Report
These meetings will be held for all Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) providers and Support Coordinators (SC) providing AAW services. Pam Treadway and Heather Easley will facilitate these meetings with the intent to provide updates on incident and risk management related activities, share AAW data, inform providers of any upcoming changes, review
ODP is seeking information on Administrative Entity contracted, delegated or purchased functions. Please answer questions for each delegated entity you are contracting with or purchasing administrative services from. Attachment 1: Administrative Entity (AE) Delegated Function Survey
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Please help the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) share the proclamation signed by Governor Josh Shapiro that celebrates the contributions of Pennsylvanians with autism. Governor Shapiro highlights the Commonwealth’s commitment to supporting individuals with autism in the proclamation, stating: WHERAS, there are more than 55,000 children and adults
