September Celebrates World Day of the Deaf! Please join us in celebrating World Day of the Deaf on September 25th, 2022. This very special day is meant not only to celebrate Deaf culture but also to bring awareness to the need for equity in communication and that communication is a basic human
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is accepting comments on Pennsylvania’s Final Statewide Transition Plan for Home and Community-Based Services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rule to ensure all individuals receiving services and supports through Medicaid waivers have full access to the benefits
Working on prosocial behaviors like helping, sharing, comforting, and cooperating, have so many benefits. We will talk about ways you can help someone hone their prosocial behaviors – simple things that you may already be doing to teach someone to do their laundry or cook a meal. Please note that some early
Governor Tom Wolf has signed an official proclamation dedicating the week of September 11th through September 17th, 2022 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week. The proclamation, available to read here, recognizes the vital contributions DSPs provide to address the physical and mental health of individuals with disabilities, as well as veterans and
The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) announced the release of their Request for Application (RFA) book for the 2022-2026 State Plan. The RFA includes 15 grant opportunities that begin in July of 2023. The deadline to submit applications for these grants is Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Download the RFA and learn more
This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) communication announces clarification for SCOs on resuming Waiver and Targeted Support Management (TSM) Supports Coordination (SC) in-person monitorings. *This communication is being updated to include a clarification on the requirement of SC individual monitoring of individuals residing in a residential setting. See page 2. Updates to
We will talk about ways you can help someone hone their prosocial behaviors – simple things that you may already be doing to teach someone to do their laundry or cook a meal. A Supporter's Toolbox: Thinking of Others Podcast
To announce the release of the Home and Community-Based Services Rule and Pennsylvania’s Statewide Transition plan webcast. ODP Announcement 22-100: Now Available: Recording of the Home and Community-Based Services Rule and Pennsylvania’s Statewide Transition Plan Overview Presentation
This webinar will provide an overview of Student Courses in the new Medication Administration Platform. Trainers will learn how to create new student classes (including Practicum Observer classes), view grader reports of their students, and enter presentation and remediation grades. Medication Administration Student Course Overview for Trainers
The Claim and Service Documentation webinar held on August 4th is now available to view on MyODP. This webcast is for all Providers of Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support, and Adult Autism Waiver Services, base-funded services, and Targeted Services Management (TSM). The webcast provides an overview of the intent and purpose of the Technical Guidance for Claim
