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Communication Corner – December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month

Spend time with others who speak another language. Take a class. Download a free foreign language application. Pick up a book from the library about the language you are interested in. Happy Holidays! Felices Fiestas! Jiérì kuàilè! 节日快乐! Buone Vacanze! uṭalun saʿīdah! عطل سعيدة!  Happy Holidays in American Sign Langauge video link

ODPANN 24-003: Level of Care Re-evaluation Tool updated to correspond with the Supports Intensity Scale-Adult Version®, 2nd Ed.

To announce that the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has updated the Level of Care Re-evaluation Tool to reflect the changes in the Supports Intensity Scale-Adult Version®, 2nd Ed. Attachment 1: ODPANN 23-046: Infection Control Procedures and Mitigating the Spread of Infectious Diseases Attachment 2: ODPANN 23-046 Attachment 1-- Non-Traditional Infection Control

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Multi-Year Program Growth Strategy Forum with Secretary Val Arkoosh [WATCH]

On Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Val Arkoosh joined ODP providers and professionals for its Multi-Year Program Growth Strategy Forum. Secretary Arkoosh addressed the audience to reiterate Governor Shapiro's strategy for eventually ending the waiting list for services. At DHS, our mission is to help all Pennsylvanians

ODPANN 24-119: Newly Released: The Certified Investigator (CI) Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-119: Newly Released: The Certified Investigator (CI) Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter. The purpose of this announcement is to advise stakeholders that the Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) have released a new

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PADDC Spotlight – Inclusive Schools & Special Education

The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) is celebrating Inclusive Schools Week by highlighting programs, activities, and resources that strengthen inclusive education. Inclusive Schools Week, December 2 through 6, 2024, celebrates the progress that schools have made in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population, including students who

Background On 03/15/2024, Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), released a health advisory about the CDC New Respiratory Virus Guidance (which is a general guidance for community settings). Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) provides this guidance based upon available information and is subject to change. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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