April is Autism Acceptance Month! Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed a proclamation to acknowledge the many individuals on the autism spectrum, their abilities and contributions, and their inclusion within the community. Click on the proclamation image above to view and download a PDF version.
To provide information on the new annual submittal requirement of financial statements by qualified residential providers and supports coordination organizations ODPANN 23-076 Update: Annual Submittal of Financial Statements Attachment 2: MPI Financials 3-25-24
Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in sharing the attached calendar of events from Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1). Attachment 1: SAU1 Events Flyer April 2024
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-033: Medication Administration Initial Summary & Remediation Requirements, Enemas, and System Accounts & Grading. This announcement’s purpose is:I. To provide clarification on the Medication Administration Annual Practicum - Student Qualification Remediation.II. To provide clarification on the Practicum Observer
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) andthe Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)This quarterly meeting aims to provide the most recent research and resources for people with mental health and behavioral challenges, intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities to live an everyday life. Attachment 1: Statewide Quarterly Positive
This in-person event is open to any families with deaf/hard of hearing children, from birth to 18 years old. The keynote presenter is Dr. Kimberly Ofori-Sanzo, the Founder and Director of Language First. We also have many amazing workshops lined up! For more information about the conference (including workshops information and a
To inform all interested stakeholders of the submission of the Consolidated, CommunityLiving, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), and Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)amendments that contain Workforce Recovery Supplemental Payments to CMS andprovide guidance for requesting these payments. The submitted waiver amendmentsare available on the Department of Human Services website. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-031 Amendments
The Office of Developmental Programs encourages you to spring into action with Move Your Way! Taking steps, big or small, towards increasing your physical activity can improve your health. Physical activity has lots of long-term health benefits. You can: Reduce risk of dementia, type 2 diabetes, heart disease,and certain cancers Help manage
The eight-session Project Reassure ECHO series will launch on April 5, 2024 from 7:45-9 a.m. This series will provide participants with strategies in supporting adult neurodiverse individuals struggling with anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic and building resilience. The curriculum will cover the basics of recognizing trauma, stress, and anxiety, fostering resilience
It is estimated that up to 75% of people with intellectual disabilities also have a vision impairment. Regular vision screening and monitoring for vision changes are even more important for individuals with intellectual disabilities! Ophthalmologists recommend regular vision screening that allows for extra time and adapts to the unique needs of the
