Please assist the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs in disseminating the attached communication: ODPANN 22-019 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding for Respite and Family Driven Support Services (FDSS). The purpose of this communication To inform stakeholders of ARPA funds that are available to AEs to disperse in order to meet
The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance distributing the attached communication, ODPANN 22-020: Department of Human Services (DHS) Adult Protective Services (APS) Media Toolkit. The toolkit, developed by DHS, was designed to help promote awareness of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of adults ages 18 to 59 living with a disability
To inform Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) stakeholders that the 2021 Everyday Lives: Values in Action—Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Annual Report is now available online at MyODP.org. Attachment: ODP Announcement 22-016: ISAC Annual Report
Please assist the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs in disseminating the attached communication: ODPANN 22-012 - AAW SCO Reporting Requirements. The purpose of this communication is to clarify the responsibilities of SCOs to report and investigate incidents for individuals enrolled in the AAW. Attachment: ODPANN 22-012 - AAW SCO Reporting Requirements
The purpose of this communication is to announce changes to the federal reimbursement rates for transportation costs. The United States General Services Administration announced a change for the rate of Transportation Mile reimbursement rate, procedure code W7271, beginning January 1, 2022. The new rate is $0.585 per mile. This communication provides notice
The purpose of this communication is to inform all stakeholders that the 2020-2021 Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Statewide and COVID-19 Supplement Reports, in addition to Making a Difference in the Lives of People Supported by ODP, a considerations storybook, have been added to the IM4Q section of the MyODP.org website Attachment:
Sometimes we could use a little help making changes that we don't want to make although we know we should. We will talk about using behavioral contracting to change our own behaviors and actions as well as supporting others to do the same Attachment: New "A Supporter's Toolbox" Podcast: Making Changes –
Please assist the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs in disseminating the attached communication: ODPANN 22-008 - Guidance for Administrative Entities and Supports Coordination Organizations on Discussing Resources. The purpose of this communication is to provide guidance to Administrative Entities (AEs) and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) on connecting individuals and families with resources
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the attached communication, ODPANN 22-007: Preparations for the Upcoming Rate Increases Per the final public notice for Fee Schedule Rates and Department-established fees and the AWC FMS Department-established fees rendered through the Consolidated, Community Living (CLW) and Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) waivers
To better support professionals assisting individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), and the Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training Collaborative (ASERT) want to learn more about the training needs of professionals related to the implementation of Positive Behavioral Supports. Attachment: ODP Needs Survey 2022
