November 4-5, 2026 The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites you to save the date for its 19th annual Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (PATC). The conference will be held virtually with an interactive schedule on November 4th and 5th of 2026. PATC invites professionals, clinicians, autistic self-advocates, and their families/caregivers to learn from
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached updated communication, ODPANN 25-030 - Updated Reminder of 6100 Annual Training Requirements and Orientation and Annual Training Regulation Requirements FAQ. The purpose of this communication is to remind all Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Providers and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) of
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-070 – QAI C3Y2 Begins July 1st, 2026 and the QAI FAQ. The purpose of this communication is to announce the start of Cycle 3, Year 2 (C3Y2) of the Quality Assesment and Improvement (QA&I) Process on July 1st, 2026.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-069 – Newly Released Lesson – Preparing for an Interview. The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of a new online lesson, Preparing for an Interview, which is part of an interviewing lesson series. Please review
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-068 – New Community Participation Support Provider Qualification Requirement for Providers Licensed Under 55 Pa Code Chapter 2390. The purpose of this announcement is to provide guidance and information about a new qualification requirement that has been added to
To announce the Virtual Face-to-Face schedule for July through September 2026 Medication Administration July-September 2026 Train-the-Trainer Virtual Face-to-Face Schedule
September 1-2, 2026 Registration is now open for the 2026 Community of Practice for Supporting Families Regional Collaborative Summit! will be held virtually on September 1st and 2nd. Join the Summit this September to learn from peers and professionals about how to bolster your communities of practice for supporting individuals with disabilities
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-067 – Operational Guidance as a Result of the Dunkelberger vs. Department of Human Services (DHS) Court Decision. The purpose of this communication isto provide additional information and operational guidance as a result of the Dunkelberger v. DHS court
Many people feel at a loss as to how to best provide support to individuals with a dual diagnosis (individuals with an Intellectual Disability and Autism (IDA) with co-occurring mental health issues, and challenging behaviors) to lead healthy, happy, and meaningful lives. Current best practices and supportive models that have shown to
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-065 – 2025 National Core Indicators (NCI) State of the Workforce Survey Portal Access Extended. The purpose of this announcement is to inform all provider agencies employing DSPs that the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) has extended the deadline for
