To announce a 30-day public comment period on a proposal to expand funding made available to Administrative Entities (AEs)/Counties to support individuals and families on the waiting list to allow for pursuit of innovative strategies to provide alternatives to Community Participation Support (CPS) services. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-030: Open for Public Comment:
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. These Symposiums will be held regionally across the Commonwealth on April 25, May
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication update: ODPANN 23-001 Update: Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments. Also included as an attachment is an Excel spreadsheet showing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Expansion and Recovery Baseline Data (CPS and Employment). The purpose of the announcement
This ODP communication announces the release of the FY 2021-2022 Annual Data Report. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-029: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Annual Data Report
Aid in PA has six spots remaining for its Spring 2023 TRAIN class beginning in April. Below is a refresher of course information and important dates: TRAIN (Trauma Recovery for Autistic, Intellectually Disabled and Neurodiverse Individuals): Individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism are at an increased risk of experiencing trauma, however few therapists are
Wednesday, March 15, 20236:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) invites you to a webinar on PA ABLE with a special focus its partners in the deaf/Deaf/hard-of-hearing communities. Pennsylvania’s ABLE program provides individuals with qualifying disabilities a way to save and invest without affecting their benefits. Join the
To celebrate this important month, we wanted to share tips for encouraging inclusive communication environments. Our access to communication is the backbone of our connection to one another. By ensuring that all people have the opportunity to engage in communication in any environment, we promote equality, understanding, and engagement. Be aware of
This ODP communication announces the release of the Annual Waiting List Report 2022. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-028: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) 2022 Annual Waiting List Report
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
