Whooping Cough Outbreaks According to the Clearfield County Department of Health, there was a recent pertussis outbreak in the local Amish community. Whooping cough (pertussis) is an endemic (common) disease in the United States. It is a contagious respiratory illness and spreads easily from person to person. Outbreaks may occur in settings such
ODP and the Columbus Organization are pleased to announce the release of a new Incident Management (IM) training series on the MyODP website. The course, Leadership’s Role in Reporting, Investigating, and Responding to Incidents, focuses on the responsibility of leaders for the overall implementation of a high-quality Incident Management system that effectively
SAU1's mission is to support the self advocacy of people with disabilities for positive impact in our communities and in people’s lives. Attachment 1: SAU1 March Events Flyer
Join National Disability Institute (NDI) on Saturday, February 25th from 11am – noon ET for its “Spilling the Tea on Taxes for People with Disabilities” webinar/conversation.This webinar is for individuals with disabilities, their family members, supporters and anyone wanting to learn about the importance of filing taxes for people with disabilities. Taxes
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) will be hosting a virtual Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Partners Day on February 28, 2023, 12:00 – 4:00 PM ET in observance of Brain Injury Awareness Month. Each year, under what was previously called TBI Stakeholder Day, ACL convenes interested parties to discuss important issues around
To announce that the Federal COVID-19 public health emergency ends on May 11, 2023, and to provide general information about how this will impact the delivery of services through the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-023: Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ending on May 11, 2023
The National Disability Institute (NDI) is holding a listening session in Pittsburgh for individuals with a disability, their families, their direct support professionals, and individuals who identify as black, indigenous, and/or person of color (BIPOC) and/or LGBTQ+. The NDI would like to hear from you during the Pittsburgh Coalition on the Intersection
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM General OverviewA webinar offered by the National Association of State Treasurers' ABLE Savings Plans Network (ASPN) with guest speakers from the Social Security Administration. You are invited to attend this special webinar to hear from ABLE state program administrators and Social Security Administration (SSA) experts.
This communication’s purpose is to inform all interested parties that the recording of the General Stakeholder Waiver Renewal webinar is available on MyODP. Major changes approved in the Consolidated, P/FDS and Community Living waiver renewals are discussed within the recording. Attachment: ODP Announcement 23-022: Now Available: The General Stakeholder Waiver Renewal Webinar Recording
