April 18th is Move Your Way® Day in Pennsylvania! ODP has partnered with the US Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion to encourage you to Move Your Way! Saturday, April 18th is Move Your Way® Day in Pennsylvania! Governor Josh Shapiro issued an official proclamation to spread awareness of the physical
May 6 - 16, 2026 The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites you to register for its Everyday Lives 2026 Virtual Conference which will also feature the 2026 Dual Diagnosis Conference! The 2026 Everyday Lives Conference will include ODP’s annual Dual Diagnosis Conference as a pre-conference event jointly hosted with the Office
Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) is seeking public input on goals and objectives for its next 5-year plan (2027-2031). Over the past 14 months, Council has gathered public feedback on barriers and concerns that impact the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Pennsylvania; Distributed surveys and conducted listening
Communicating goals in a tangible way National Vision Board Day is celebrated annually on the second Saturday of January and inspires individuals to live the life they’ve always dreamed of with the aid of a vision board. A vision board is a pictural representation of goals and dreams through the use of
Shared Wellness of Horsham, PA shares their stories of wellness with ODP! Shared Wellness is a provider agency that centers its mission around community participation and wellness. "As a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), we are committed to making movement fun, meaningful, and accessible for
Pennsylvania self-advocate Oscar Drummond was the recipient of The Betty Williams, Champion of Equal Opportunity Award in recognition of his outstanding community leadership. The award is given by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities' (NACDD) and recognizes self-advocates that make a real difference in their communities, states, and across the
Strengthening the voices of autistic individuals One of the most important ways that we all connect to the world is through communication. Autistics Speaking Day provides an opportunity for autistic individuals to communicate, by telling their stories, sharing their challenges and celebrations, and expressing their interests and ambitions. It’s a day for
On October 6th and 7th, the Pennsylvania Lifesharing Coalition hosted its 13th annual Lifesharing Conference in King of Prussia, PA. The conference, sponsored by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), brought together supports professionals, individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism, and their families to engage in presentations about best practices for lifesharing.
September 30 – October 1, 2025Hosted Virtually PATC 2025 is right around the corner and it’s not too late to register! The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites you to register for its upcoming PATC conference to hear from leading experts on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and community inclusion. The theme
This summer, thousands of athletes, coaches, families, and friends from across Pennsylvania participated in Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s annual Summer Games at Penn State University in State College, PA. ODP was invited to cheer on the athletes as they competed in the games. The Summer Games is Special Olympics Pennsylvania's largest statewide competition,
