ODP is happy to announce the publication of the Communication and…Series with over 25 different diagnoses included! The goal of this series is to provide information on how each diagnosis could impact communication and offer strategies to support effective communication. Attachment 1: Communication and... Series
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) requires a statewide processto ensure SCOs are qualified to render services to waiver-funded individuals. ODP is replacing the previous AAW SCO requalification process with the ODP AAW SCO Qualification Process described below. This communication outlines the steps the SCO must follow to meet these requirements.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) requires a statewide processto ensure providers are qualified to render services to waiver-funded individuals. ODP continues to align processes whenever possible, therefore, the ODP Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) is replacing the previous AAW provider requalification process with the ODP Provider
Do you support an individual who uses VGC? This mode of communication can be described as a natural response to wanting to communicate, including all forms of gestures. Join the ODP Special Populations Unit for a discussion about VGC! Attachment 1: ODP Visual Gestural Communication (VGC)
ODP is happy to announce publication of our first online Visual Gestural Communication (VGC) training module! Over 8,000 individuals supported in the ODP system have VGC listed as their primary mode of communication. Attachment 1: Visual Gestural Communication: Module 1
To inform ODP AAW SCOs and providers that Quarterly Summary Reports (QSRs) are being replaced by Quarterly Progress Notes (QPNs). Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 20-100 REMINDER: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Quarterly Progress Note Updates
We have posted PowerPoints and resources from the PATC presentations, as well as personal stories shared by individuals with ASD. If you did attend PATC 2020, and have not yet completed your evaluations, please do so by Monday, October 12. We greatly value your feedback! Attachment 1: PATC 2020 Follow Up
To remind AAW and ACAP Behavior Specialists/Behavioral Health Specialists to answer the restrictive procedure plan indicator in the Behavioral Support Plan (BSP), and to request that all existing BSPs are checked for accuracy of the indicator question. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 20-084: Update-- AAW and ACAP Restriction Intervention Plan Indicator
On July 27, 2020, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) facilitated an overview meeting with Administrative Entities (AEs) and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) on Electronic Visit Verification (EVV). ODP communicated that questions submitted by meeting participants via the chat function would be released with the questions and answers as a Frequently Asked
To provide updated PRE resources and to announce revisions to the PRE tool in QuestionPro and an upcoming Virtual Targeted Training (VTT) that will replace the existing PRE training module currently posted on MyODP Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 20-064: AAW and ACAP Periodic Risk Evaluation (PRE) Revisions and Training
