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
Presenting the training and events calendar for April from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). Attachment 1: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) April 2024 Training Calendar
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-030: Community Participation Support (CPS) Billing Changes to Assist Individuals to Participate in the InVEST Project and Trainings Held by Self Advocacy Power Network for All (SAPNA) and the PA Family Network. This communication announces CPS billing changes
This communication announces the release of the ODP FY 2022-2023 Annual Data Report. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-029: Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Annual Data Report
The purpose of this communication is to introduce the new "SIS-A Discrepancy Form." Thisannouncement also provides guidance on how to submit a review request whendiscrepancies are identified in a finalized SIS-A Report and announces the creation of theODP SIS-A dedicated mailbox. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-028: Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) SIS-A Discrepancy
To communicate that registration for the May – August CI Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now open on MyODP. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-026: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course
To announce that effective March 1, 2024, PPL is accepting new enrollments andreferrals in the VF/EA model of service. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-027: PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS LLC (PPL) Accepting New Enrollments for the Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Model of Service Effective March 1, 2024
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Attached please find a proclamation from Governor Josh Shapiro acknowledging the many individuals who have developmental disabilities, their contributions and abilities and their inclusion in our communities. Please share widely. Attachment 1: March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2024
The purpose of this communication is to announce that the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has received accreditation for designated MyODP trainings that meet requirements towards the National Association of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) E-Badge Academy. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-025 Accreditation of MyODP trainings by the National Association of Direct Support Professionals