The Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) host a quarterly Statewide Positive Approaches & Practices Meeting. This meeting aims to provide the most recent research and resources for people with mental health and behavioral challenges, intellectual disabilities,
To announce further formatting and content updates to 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide released on February 15th, 2023. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-020: 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide Updated
To announce further formatting and content updates to 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide released on February 15th, 2023. ODP Announcement 23-020: 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide Updated
Through research and experience we have learned that implementing the right tools can help us be better supporters for people on the autism spectrum. But what are those tools? How do you know what the needs are so you can begin to gather effective resources? This year’s ODP training needs survey asked
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the ODP External Training Calendar for April, 2023. Attachment: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) April External Training and Events Calendar
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the ODP External Training Calendar for April, 2023. Attachment 1: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) April External Training and Events Calendar
To provide additional information about how the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) utilizes American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as part of the ongoing systemic recovery of services for people with an intellectual disability and autism. Attachment 1: Office of Developmental Programs Announcement 23-001 Update: Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication update: ODPANN 23-001 Update: Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments. Also included as an attachment is an Excel spreadsheet showing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Expansion and Recovery Baseline Data (CPS and Employment). The purpose of the announcement
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is inviting leadership professionals from: Administrative Entities (AEs), Support Coordination Organizations (SCOs), Providers of Supported Employment Services and Day Habilitation, and Providers of Community Participation Support (CPS) to attend a 1-day Employment Symposium. These Symposiums will be held regionally across the Commonwealth on April 25, May
To announce a 30-day public comment period on a proposal to expand funding made available to Administrative Entities (AEs)/Counties to support individuals and families on the waiting list to allow for pursuit of innovative strategies to provide alternatives to Community Participation Support (CPS) services. Attachment: ODP Announcement 23-030: Open for Public Comment: Proposed
