October 25, 2022 10-3 PM Harrisburg, PA - Soldier's & Sailor's Grove Disability Pride Central PA will be held October 25, 2022 at the State Capitol complex's Soldier's &Sailor's Grove in Harrisburg, PA. The overall goal of the event is to promote the pride felt within the disability community, educate others on
We wanted to share information on the next installment of the Virtual ASD@PSU Monthly Seminar Series. The ASD@PSU seminar series brings university stakeholders together to discuss innovative work, explore new potential collaborations, and provide input into strategic initiatives in support of the autism community. The next event in this series is on
Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1) is searching for a Project Coordinator and Power Coaches to join their team. SAU1 is a group of people who envision a world where people with developmental disabilities and their families are united to share knowledge, empower others, and use their voices to transform their communities and
Do you support someone who is Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing? If so, we have some exciting news for you! The second annual Resource Guide for Supporting Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Individuals is now available. This publication includes information related to a multitude of supports and resources. We have
Is your organization interested in going more digital, such as using software for electronic health records and skill and behavioral data collection? Or maybe purchasing equipment to use that software on? There is still time to submit an application for the one-time supplemental payment through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA.) Both
The White House has launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to assist eligible households with their internet bills. ACP provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills. ACP-eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. Households with
ODP's Medically Complex Conditions training series is now available on MyODP. The first two sessions of the six part series can now be viewed on MyODP. To attend the live webinars, including virtual intermittent virtual office hours sessions, register at the links below: Part 3: Skin Care, Elimination AssistanceJuly 28th 1:00 pm
The QA&I Cycle 2 training webinar for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) and providers is now available to view on MyODP. These training sessions provide an overview of the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) QA&I Cycle 2 Year 1 Review Process for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 - 2023. View the webinar, slide deck,
The US Department of Health & Human Services issued the following notice on Friday, July 15 regarding the status of the public health emergency across the United States: As a result of the continued consequences of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, on this date and after consultation with public health officials
Theory to Practice: Real World Applications of PBS Strategies The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is requesting proposals that focus on the lived experience of professionals who provide support for individuals on the autism spectrum to present at the 2022 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference: #PATCImplement2022. We will be highlighting the concept of
