Here's a reminder from the Office of Administration and PA Unites Against COVID: With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreading rapidly, it is important that we all continue to take steps to protect ourselves and others. They include: Getting vaccinated - COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing serious illness, hospitalization, and death.Getting boosted -
Governor Wolf recently signed into effect a proclamation recognizing Friday, November 19, 2021 as Pressure Injury Prevention Day in Pennsylvania. Pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores, are a primarily preventable affliction that can develop into ulcers causing immense pain. Over 60,000 Americans die of pressure injury-related complications each year. The Wolf administration
Speaking for Ourselves, an organization for self-advocates working towards equal rights in the community and Networks for Training and Development, Inc.; an organization dedicated to promoting inclusive communities through quality training, consultation, and practice; have recently joined collaborative forces in a new partnership. The partnership combines Networks’ administrative support, infrastructure, organizational guidance,
The latest edition of Communication Corner is now available! Communication Corner is a monthly publication from the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations that focuses on communication skills for support professionals. The November 2021 issue focuses on establishing the distinctions between language and communication. Emphasizing that language is just one tool in
Resources reviewing the proposed 2022 ID/A and AAW waiver amendments are now available on MyODP. Webinars recorded November 3rd and 4th with accompanying PowerPoint documents are publically available under the ODP Information section of the Resources tab. View the materials here.
You're invited to apply to participate in a Family Leadership Institute (FLI), a multi-session, in-depth training for families to build knowledge and leadership skills related to inclusive special education and health care, offered at no cost to families by the PEAL Center and our partners! This is a unique opportunity, as we
