The purpose of this communication is to inform all interested parties of the submission of the Consolidated, Community Living, P/FDS and AAW amendments to CMS. The waiver amendments are available on the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) website. It is anticipated that the amendments will be effective November 1, 2023. ODP Announcement
To provide updated clarifications regarding the Career Planning (Vocational Assessment and Job Finding), Supported Employment (Intensive Job Coaching and Extended Employment Supports) services, Small Group Employment (formerly known as Transitional Work Services), and updated provider training requirements.The Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) is providing additional guidance about the
This communication’s purpose is to inform all interested parties that the recording of the Clarifications and Guidance for the Community Participation Support (CPS) Service in the Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Waivers is now available on MyODP. Clarification and guidance on the CPS service and CPS flexibilities that will be ending with Appendix K
The purpose of this guide is to offer resources in one central location for those who support or care for someone who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind and receives supports from ODP. The Guide provides some of the most frequently accessed resources to assist in addressing the unique needs of
Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in sharing the attached flyers for August events held by Self-Advocates United as 1 (SAU1). attachment 1: Self-Advocates United as 1 (SAU1) August Event Flyers
This training is required for all Med Admin Trainers as it will provide a walkthrough on how to create your own classes in the new system. Attachment 1: Student Class Creation Walkthrough for Med Admin Trainers
To announce that Department-approved Supports Broker recertification training is available for the first seven months of Fiscal Year 2023-24. attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-067: Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Supports Broker Recertification Training
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the ODP External Training Calendar for August, 2023. Attachment: ODP Training Calendar August 2023
To announce the release of a new update of The Gold BoAttachment: ODP Announcement 23-066: The Gold Book: Understanding the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Released
The Governor, in Executive Order 2023-09, has directed the Department of Aging, the Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Council, and other agencies under his jurisdiction to develop this plan to enhance the health, well-being, and high quality of life for older adults and adults with disabilities and to reflect the express preference of older
