September 30 – October 1, 2025Hosted Virtually PATC 2025 is right around the corner and it’s not too late to register! The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites you to register for its upcoming PATC conference to hear from leading experts on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and community inclusion. The theme
Your Story Isn’t Over Yet Each September, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recognizes Suicide Prevention Month as a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and ignite action around suicide, one of the most urgent mental health crises today. And one way this is done is through communication. One conversation, simply
Performance Based Contracting Residential Provider Forum (September 10, 2025) Recording Performance Based Contracting Residential Provider Forum (September 10, 2025) Slide Deck (PDF)
PBC Information Session for SCOs Part 3: Measure By Measure (September 5, 2025) Recording PBC Information Session for SCOs Part 3: Measure By Measure (September 5, 2025) Slide Deck (PDF)
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached Medical Assistance Bulletin 05-25-03: Electronic Visit Verification Manual Edits Noncompliance in the Fee-for-Service Delivery and Managed Care Delivery Systems. This bulletin is being distributed to inform providers how the Department of Human Services (Department) will enforce compliance with Electronic Visit
During Direct Support Professionals (DSP) week, September 7-13, 2025, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) would like to honor and celebrate the extraordinary compassion and hard work of DSPs who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism in Pennsylvania. DSPs play a vital role in empowering the people they support
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 25-085: Newly Released: The Certified Investigator (CI) Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter. This communication announces the release of a new issue of the quarterly newsletter, The CI Program Spotlight. Please review the announcement for information on how to access
"Inspiring Advocacy, Awareness and Action within all Communities" On Friday, October 17th, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital will host a one-day virtual conference focused on improving accessibility in disability health care. This conference aims to highlight the critical importance of developing and strengthening cross-disciplinary partnerships in the care of our most vulnerable patient
Unlocking Untapped Talent: The Benefits of Hiring Employees with Disabilities The Office of Developmental Programs is hosting four regional employment symposiums across the Commonwealth. Through panel discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities, ODP’s Employment Symposiums will build connections between local employers, individuals and families, and service providers. Please join us to learn how
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-084: Updated Chapter 6100 Training Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Provider Developed Training Matrix Now Available and accompanying attachments. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the availability of an updated Chapter 6100 training FAQ and a
