To announce that the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has updated the Level of Care Re-evaluation Tool to reflect the changes in the Supports Intensity Scale-Adult Version®, 2nd Ed. Attachment 1: ODPANN 23-046: Infection Control Procedures and Mitigating the Spread of Infectious Diseases Attachment 2: ODPANN 23-046 Attachment 1-- Non-Traditional Infection Control
Background On 03/15/2024, Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), released a health advisory about the CDC New Respiratory Virus Guidance (which is a general guidance for community settings). Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) provides this guidance based upon available information and is subject to change. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This communication is intended to announce the Go-Live date of the SIS-A® 2nd Ed. and inform stakeholders of scheduled informational sessions as a follow-up to ODP Announcement 23-059, Supports Intensity Scale-Adult® 2nd Edition (SIS-A® 2nd Ed.) & Kepro Name Change/Rebrand published on July 5, 2023. Attachment 1: ODP ANNOUNCEMENT 23-094: Go-Live of
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is pleased to announce that Jenn Newell joined ODP as the Director of the Bureau of Financial Management and Program Support. Jenn Newell has built a career in public service, with nearly 25 years in various roles focused on supporting individuals with substance use disorders. She
For November’s Move Your Way® spotlight, The Office of Developmental Programs visited SPIN in Philadelphia to take a peek at their fitness program. SPIN is a provider agency that also contains a community fitness facility called SPIN Community & Fitness. Click the video above to take a look at SPIN's fitness programs.
October is National Disability Employment Disability Awareness Month (NDEAM). Although the work to support individuals to obtain and maintain competitive integrated employment continues throughout the year, NDEAM presents an opportunity to recognize, celebrate, and confirm our commitment to ensuring individuals with disability have access to employment opportunities. In recognition of NDEAM, the
October is International AAC Awareness Month! AAC Awareness month seeks to raise awareness of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and to inform the public about the many different ways in which people communicate using AAC. What is AAC? AAC is all of the ways that someone communicates besides talking. People of all ages can
Technology First SHIFT announced this week that KenCrest has earned their Technology First Reaccreditation. Organizations earning SHIFT’s highest level of recognition complete comprehensive education requirements and undergo a rigorous evaluation process. SHIFT Accredited organizations demonstrate their ability to help people with disabilities live as independently as possible through the successful adoption of
To announce the release of a new update to The Gold Book. Attachment: ODP Announcement 23-066: The Gold Book: Understanding the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Released
