The LifeCourse Nexus will be hosting its annual Charting The LifeCourse Showcase from May 2nd to May 4th, 2023 in Kansas City. The LifeCourse Nexus is a national training and technical assistance center housed at the University of Missouri Kansas Institute for Human Development. The Charting the LifeCourse framework is a pillar
Effective January 1, 2023 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the Consolidated, P/FDS and Community Living waivers renewals with some noted significant changes. This information was communicated by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) per ODP Announcement 23-002. The waivers were approved for the next five years. The current
We are conducting a research study to learn more about ways that caregivers can support the use of Alternative or Augmentative Communication (AAC) in adults with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities. The study will examine the use of a mobile application, or “app”, on a phone or tablet. The app is designed
Dr. Mark Friedman is no stranger to advocating for and creating systemic change. He’s now taking that experience to help promote the use of assistive technology across the state. In his long career, Mark has been the state advisor to Speaking for Ourselves, Vice Chairperson of the Pennsylvania DD Council, and been
To announce the three half-day virtual training sessions regarding implementation of theResidential ISP Staffing approach for AE staff. Attachment 1: Residential Individual Support Plan (ISP) Virtual Training forAdministrative Entity (AE) ISP Reviewers
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-032 Residential Individual Support Plan (ISP) Virtual Training for Administrative Entity (AE) ISP Reviewers. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the three half-day virtual training sessions regarding implementation of the Residential ISP Staffing approach for AE
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-031 Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Resource Accounts. The purpose of this announcement is to inform stakeholders of the availability of email accounts that they can access directly to address questions and issues that may arise through the
Nour Coffee Shop in Camp Hill, PA celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 to mark World Down Syndrome Day. Nour was created with competitive integrated employment in mind, meaning workers of all ability levels work together. “We want people of all abilities working side by side in the same
ASDNext is looking for self-advocates on the autism spectrum who are interested in writing blogs for its website and social media pages. Writers can write about themselves, their lives with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their hobbies, and other important areas in their lives. ASDNext is a collaborative run by The Autism Services,
The Center For Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP) will be holding its 2023 Direct Care Worker Conference on April 21 and April 22, 2023 in Hershey, PA. The event, sponsored by CILCP with grant funds from the Department of Labor and Industry, is targeted to people who are interested in, or
