Our sense of self is often shaped for us when we are young. But, the good news is we can change and shape our identities giving us purpose and meaning in our lives. MyODP Podcast: Supporter's Toolbox-- Changing Our Identity
We throw the words "quality of life" around a lot in our field. We will talk about putting those words, or this concept, into action through small everyday changes and through understanding happiness behaviors. MyODP Podcast: Quality of Life--Do Something About It
To clarify that ridesharing services, such as Lyft, Uber, or other similar transportation services, may be reimbursed through the public transportation service. ODP Announcement 22-044: The Use of Public Transportation Services for Ridesharing Expenses
We intend to host additional sessions with providers and AEs to talk about the standards, but in the meantime, we are interested in hearing from those of you who have reviewed the standards or attended a VOH in the past year. Please take a moment to complete this brief survey. Best Practices
We all set goals for ourselves – it’s a natural human experience. We will talk about the benefits of goals and how to support someone to set goals that motivate them and keep them on track. New "A Supporter's Toolbox" -- Stay on Track By Setting Goals
Finding something that puts us in a state of flow or a state where one is fully immersed and enjoying an activity helps us minimize unpleasant things in our lives, makes us more productive, and generally makes us happier. We will talk about how we can support someone to intentionally find more
The purpose of this bulletin is to communicate and clarify the requirements for TSM that were approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Attachment: ODP Bulletin Bulletin 00-22-01 Targeted Support Management for Individuals Served by ODP
The ODP Annual data report provides statistical information to educate our stakeholders about the individuals ODP serves and the services they receive. This data provides an important overview of the service system ODP oversees that supports individuals with disabilities Attachment: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Releases 2020-2021 Annual Data Report
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 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
