The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-044 New Assessments Required for Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Participants. The purpose of this communication is to inform all interested stakeholders about the new assessment protocol that is replacing most of the previous assessments required for participants in the
Hosted by the Pennsylvania Lifesharing CoalitionOctober 6 and 7, 2025King of Prussia, PA The Pennsylvania Lifesharing Coalition invites you to save the date for its 13th Annual Lifesharing Conference. On October 6 and 7, 2025 the Lifesharing Conference will be held at The Alloy Hotel in King of Prussia, PA. The family-friendly
Last week, the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) released a statement about the federal government's proposal to dismantle the Administration of Community Living (ACL). This change, along with several other recent decisions, will impact services for people with developmental disabilities. If you have concerns about eliminating ACL, cuts to Medicaid, closing the Department
Helen Keller National Center partners with Pennsylvania's Office of Developmental Programs to bring specialized DeafBlind support directly to local communities. This innovative five-day immersion program empowers support teams with personalized strategies, ensuring DeafBlind individuals with intellectual disabilities can achieve greater independence in their home environments. Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) announced a
The Jefferson Center for Autism and Neurodiversity at Jefferson University, in partnership with Special Olympics, is seeking participants to take part in a study on enhancing healthcare experiences for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Jefferson is inviting individuals with IDD to participate in the study. The study will assess the
ODPANN 25-013 UPDATE: Qualification Process for New Intellectual Disability Autism Provider Applicants The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-013 UPDATE: Qualification Process for New Intellectual Disability Autism Provider Applicants and its attachments: Attachment 1 – New Provider Qualification Approval Template, Attachment 2 – New Provider
Thursday, January 30, 202512:00 PM – 1:00 PM The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) would like to invite you to the Performance Based Contracts Webinar for Individuals and Families. This webinar will provide individuals and families with a general overview of how the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) proposes to implement Performance-Based
ODP launched the Move Your Way® campaign one year ago at the 2024 Everyday Lives Conference. In the past year, you have shared your unique health and wellness routines and we have gathered some amazing stories! As we move into 2025 ready to keep our bodies moving, we wanted to take a
The purpose of this announcement is to inform stakeholders of updates to thePerformance-Based Contracting (PBC) Residential Services Implementation Guide. Attachment 1: ODPANN 25-003: Performance-Based Contracting PBC Residential Services Implementation Guide Updates Attachment 2: Performance Based Contracting Residential Services Implementation Guide Attachment 3: Residential Provider Performance-Based Contracting Preparedness Self-Assessment Attachment 4: Provider Preparedness
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
