The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released its newly developed Integrated Transportation Guide as a resource to assist individuals in developing reliable transportation routes. Transportation continues to be a barrier to people finding and maintaining competitive-integrated employment. In response, ODP's Employment Innovation Area Work Group developed the guide, which utilizes the
Through a cooperative agreement with the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS), ACL has launched a new center to improve support for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) who have mental health conditions. This center will focus on capacity building by supporting state agencies with policy development,
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Please help the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) share the proclamation signed by Governor Josh Shapiro that celebrates the many accomplishments and contributions of people with developmental disabilities. Governor Shapiro highlights the Commonwealth's commitment to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the proclamation, stating:
Whooping Cough Outbreaks According to the Clearfield County Department of Health, there was a recent pertussis outbreak in the local Amish community. Whooping cough (pertussis) is an endemic (common) disease in the United States. It is a contagious respiratory illness and spreads easily from person to person. Outbreaks may occur in settings such
Join National Disability Institute (NDI) on Saturday, February 25th from 11am – noon ET for its “Spilling the Tea on Taxes for People with Disabilities” webinar/conversation.This webinar is for individuals with disabilities, their family members, supporters and anyone wanting to learn about the importance of filing taxes for people with disabilities. Taxes
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) will be hosting a virtual Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Partners Day on February 28, 2023, 12:00 – 4:00 PM ET in observance of Brain Injury Awareness Month. Each year, under what was previously called TBI Stakeholder Day, ACL convenes interested parties to discuss important issues around
The National Disability Institute (NDI) is holding a listening session in Pittsburgh for individuals with a disability, their families, their direct support professionals, and individuals who identify as black, indigenous, and/or person of color (BIPOC) and/or LGBTQ+. The NDI would like to hear from you during the Pittsburgh Coalition on the Intersection
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM General OverviewA webinar offered by the National Association of State Treasurers' ABLE Savings Plans Network (ASPN) with guest speakers from the Social Security Administration. You are invited to attend this special webinar to hear from ABLE state program administrators and Social Security Administration (SSA) experts.
ASERT and the Penn State College of Medicine invites direct support staff and their supervisors to register for a no-cost, training-hour eligible continuing education course. Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an evidence based approach to continuing education and tele-mentoring that leverages the power of sharing knowledge across miles and
Disability Pride PA invites you to save the dates for their regional Disability Pride events throughout 2023. Disability Pride events promote the pride felt within the disability community. The organization seeks to educate others on what access looks like and pride events are a day to come together with community and celebrate
