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To announce that the Federal COVID-19 public health emergency ends on May 11, 2023, and to provide general information about how this will impact the delivery of services through the […]
To announce that the Federal COVID-19 public health emergency ends on May 11, 2023, and to provide general information about how this will impact the delivery of services through the […]
This communication’s purpose is to inform all interested parties that the recording of the General Stakeholder Waiver Renewal webinar is available on MyODP. Major changes approved in the Consolidated, P/FDS […]
This communication’s purpose is to inform all interested parties that the recording of the General Stakeholder Waiver Renewal webinar is available on MyODP. Major changes approved in the Consolidated, P/FDS […]
Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training (ASERT) and the Penn State College of Medicine invites direct support staff and their supervisors to register for a no-cost, training-hour eligible continuing education […]
Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training (ASERT) and the Penn State College of Medicine invites direct support staff and their supervisors to register for a no-cost, training-hour eligible continuing education […]
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the ODP External Training Calendar for March, 2023. Attachment 1: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) March External Training and […]
This guide contains the most recent change listings for the Regulatory Compliance Guide (RCG) for February 2023 Attachment 1: Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide – Record of Change February 14, […]
To advise all stakeholders that the COVID-19 PHE is officially ending May 11, 2023. All provisions made under Appendix K will expire on November 11, 2023 Attachment 1: ODP Announcement […]
This guide has been developed to provide clear explanations of the regulatory requirements of Chapter 6400 to help providers provide safe environments and effective services to individuals through regulatory compliance […]
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the ODP External Training Calendar for March, 2023. attachment: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) March External Training and Events […]
To advise all stakeholders that the COVID-19 PHE is officially ending May 11, 2023. All provisions made under Appendix K will expire on November 11, 2023 ODP Announcement 23-019: COVID-19 Public […]
This guide contains the most recent change listings for the Regulatory Compliance Guide (RCG) for February 2023 Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide – Record of Change February 14, 2023 Edition
To announce the release of an updated version of the 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-020: 23-020: 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide (RCG) […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication update: ODPANN 23-001 Update: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments and accompanying […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-018: Request for an Exception of Established Service Limits Within the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW). The […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-018: Request for an Exception of Established Service Limits Within the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW). The […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication update: ODPANN 23-001 Update: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments and accompanying […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 22-017: Provider Qualifications, Provider Enrollment, and Revisions to Individual Support Plans (ISPs). The announcement provides additional […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 22-017: Provider Qualifications, Provider Enrollment, and Revisions to Individual Support Plans (ISPs). The announcement provides additional […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached update to ODPANN 23-012: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Information Table Reissued. NOTE: This announcement and attachment have […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) is pleased to share with you resources available through PDE. The Special Education 101 presentation available through the YouTube link is a […]
ODP requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 22-016: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) to Participate in the 2022 National Core Indicators® (NCI) State of the Workforce (SoTW) […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) is pleased to share with you resources available through PDE. The Special Education 101 presentation available through the YouTube link is a […]
ODP requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 22-016: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) to Participate in the 2022 National Core Indicators® (NCI) State of the Workforce (SoTW) […]
To outline the policy and procedures for AEs to identify individuals who are being enrolled in the Consolidated Waiver and meet the criteria to enroll in the MFP program. Attachment […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached update to ODPANN 23-012: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Information Table Reissued. NOTE: This announcement and attachment have […]
Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) and Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) providers are invited to sign up for a scheduled one-on-one VOH session to discuss incident management topics with ODP-BSASP. Attachment […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-013: Now Available: Pennsylvania’s Heightened Scrutiny Locations Submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services […]
The purpose of this communication is to provide new guidance to SCOs on Supports Coordinators’ (SC) participation in the SIS-ATM and PA Supplement assessments, as well as clarification and new […]
The purpose of this communication is to provide new guidance to SCOs on Supports Coordinators’ (SC) participation in the SIS-ATM and PA Supplement assessments, as well as clarification and new […]
The purpose of this communication is to provide new guidance to SCOs on Supports Coordinators’ (SC) participation in the SIS-ATM and PA Supplement assessments, as well as clarification and new […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-013: Now Available: Pennsylvania’s Heightened Scrutiny Locations Submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services […]
Join SUMMITS unique to your region and learn how to prepare for all types of emergencies from your LOCAL experts Attachment 1: PA Family Network Emergency Preparedness Summits- New Date […]
Join SUMMITS unique to your region and learn how to prepare for all types of emergencies from your LOCAL experts PA Family Network Emergency Preparedness Summits- New Date and Location […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) wishes to remind Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers that the Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) system enhancement training opportunities are available to assist you in […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-011: Supports’ Broker Recertification Training. The purpose of this announcement is to advise Supports’ Brokers that […]
To communicate to the above entities that Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will be facilitating Forums for Certified Investigators (CIs) and others […]
– – Waiver Basics Workshops Join the PA Family Network in this 2-part workshop to learn how waivers can support your loved one. Target Audience: Families with individuals just entering […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-012 Adult Autism Waiver Provider Information Table Reissued. The purpose of this communication is to announce […]
Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to help SCs fill their buckets to better help them in supporting individuals and families. The Tip of the Month is brought […]
The purpose of this announcement is to provide updated guidance and information relating to a qualification requirement that has been added to the Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing, and Supported Living […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication update: ODPANN 23-001 Update: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments and accompanying […]
To announce the release of an updated version of the 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide. ODP Announcement 23-020: 23-020: 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide (RCG) Update
To better support professionals assisting individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), and the Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training Collaborative (ASERT) want […]
Please assist the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in sharing the attached informational flyer: ODP’s Division of Quality Management’s QM Spotlight, the third in a series of quarterly publications […]
The Office of Developmental Programs is issuing this Health Alert to bring awareness that GFA Production (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Easy Care first aid® AfterBurn […]
The purpose of this announcement is to provide clarification to Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) and County Program/Administrative Entities (AEs) with regards to the SCOs’ role related to administrative reviews as […]
The purpose of this announcement is to provide notice that the Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment will increase beginning January 2023. ODP Announcement 22-127: SSI COLA 2023
To announce that a new Room and Board Residency Agreement (DP 1077) has been developed to align with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 6100 requirements. ODP Announcement 22-123: New Room and Board […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 22-122: Provider Qualification Process. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require a statewide process […]
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is an Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides funds and discounts for families and households struggling to afford internet service. You are likely eligible […]
To announce a 30-day public comment period on the Residential and Community Participation Support (CPS) service locations that the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) proposes to submit to the Centers […]
The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of updated protocols for the Health Risk Screening Tool. ODP Announcement 22-116: Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) Protocol Update
The purpose of this announcement is to inform AEs of a new process to detect unreported and under-reported incidents. This process links together ICD-10 diagnostic codes with corresponding incidents with […]
The Fiscal Year (FY) Workplan reflects ongoing efforts as well as areas of focus for new or enhanced strategies for the Supporting Families Initiative Director and leadership team for the […]
The purpose of this announcement is to provide guidance and a timeline for the implementation requirement of the 2022 Online Medication Administration Training Course and manual. Also, to announce the […]
Welcome to MyODP News Online Digest, a virtual publication from the Office of Developmental Programs. For complete stories, please visit MyODP News Online Story suggestions and/or comments may be sent […]
The announcement provides information regarding the Department of Human Services Statewide Transition Plan for Home and Community Based Services. ODP Announcement 22-22-112 Now Available – PA Statewide Transition Plan for […]
The announcement provides guidance for compliance with annual training requirements specified in ODP’s regulations for training years that end in 2023. ODP Announcement 22-111: Guidance for 24-Hour Annual Training Requirements in […]
The purpose of this communication is to provide information regarding flu season and flu shots. Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Health Alert- Flu
Want to learn about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)? Take a FREE online course to learn about AAC! Each course is designed to value your time and give you practical […]
Welcome to the first edition of Technology Today! The aim of this quarterly newsletter is to share the work being done by the taskforce, as well as resources, events, and […]
Welcome to MyODP News Online Digest, a virtual publication from the Office of Developmental Programs. For complete stories, please visit MyODP News Online Story suggestions and/or comments may be sent […]
This communication announces the rerelease of the ODP CPS System Capacity Survey and the Authorization Service Survey. The update is specifically for providers who have yet to respond to the […]
Charting the LifeCourse was created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know […]
Charting the LifeCourse was created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know […]
Trauma comes in many forms. Research suggests that individuals with disabilities are two to ten times more likely to experience a traumatic event than the general population. The barriers individuals […]
Most of us think that IQ is the primary predictor of success, but researchers and real life experience tells us that practical intelligence may be just as or more important. […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, COVID-ODPANN 22-109 Infection Control Procedures and Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19. This announcement is to notify all […]
Most of us think that IQ is the primary predictor of success, but researchers and real life experience tells us that practical intelligence may be just as or more important. […]
The Town Hall will provide an overview of the Telehealth for ID/A project and opportunities for engagement, including details on future stakeholder focus groups. The meeting will also host breakout […]
On June 3, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) extended the ARPA spending deadline for states, adding an additional year through March 31, 2025. Attachment ODP Announcement […]
The purpose of this announcement is to provide guidance and information relating to a new qualification requirement that has been added to the Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing, and Supported Living […]
The purpose of this announcement is to provide guidance and information relating to a new qualification requirement that has been added to the Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing, and Supported Living […]
To raise awareness of the epidemic, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Service approached the Jewish Healthcare Foundation’s Aging Team, which operates the State’s Learning Network, who coordinated just-in-time learning for […]
You know when there is an unexpected event or thing that suddenly happens, and the newly revealed situation gives you the perfect chance to influence or create change? Learn more […]
You know when there is an unexpected event or thing that suddenly happens, and the newly revealed situation gives you the perfect chance to influence or create change? Learn more […]
This communication provides access to the most updated Office of Developmental Programs’ residential vacancy report for October 2022. The report is now posted to MyODP.org and is accessible to AEs […]
This communication provides access to the most updated Office of Developmental Programs’ residential vacancy report for October 2022. The report is now posted to MyODP.org and is accessible to AEs […]
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is offering Health Equity training for supports coordinators (SCs) through MyODP. Health equity means that everyone has access to healthcare and the support they […]
Please assist the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in sharing the attached informational flyer: ODP’s Division of Quality Management’s QM Spotlight, the second in a series of quarterly publications […]
Please assist the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in sharing the attached informational flyer: ODP’s Division of Quality Management’s QM Spotlight, the second in a series of quarterly publications […]
The Community Engagement Workshop on October 5th is from 7pm-8pm, not 6pm-8pm as the previous flyer stated. You’ll find an updated flyer in both English and Spanish attached. Attachment Correction […]
The purpose of this announcement is to request that all Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) providers, including Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs), complete the Incident Management Representative survey via the QuestionPro link […]
Attendees will learn how to develop an employer-focused approach to negotiating customized job descriptions on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Participants seeking certification are expected to commit approximately 40 hours […]
All Train-the-Trainer Face-to-Face classes will continue to be virtual through December 31, 2022. Classes for New Trainers and Recertifying Trainers will be held separately. View the attached announcement for the […]
Welcome to MyODP News Online Digest, a virtual publication from the Office of Developmental Programs. For complete stories, please visit MyODP News Online Story suggestions and/or comments may be sent […]
Thriving is not about avoiding the difficulties of life – it’s about confronting and dealing with life in a resilient, optimistic, and hopeful way. We will talk about ways to […]
Thriving is not about avoiding the difficulties of life – it’s about confronting and dealing with life in a resilient, optimistic, and hopeful way. We will talk about ways to […]
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to: Identify service/supports so your loved one can live an Everyday Life Learn to use the LifeCourse framework and tools to […]
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to: Learn practical strategies and skills that encourage healthy relationships and sexuality while mitigating risk Discuss boundaries, relationships, risks, and self […]
To provide the field with the most recent update to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) about details for COVID-19 vaccine and boosters. Release of this announcement will […]
Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in distributing the attached announcement: ODPANN 22-106 Registration Now Open for October Certified Investigator (CI) Forum & How to Access CI Forum […]
The Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) host a quarterly Statewide Positive Approaches & Practices […]
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to: Network and meet other adult siblings Get information and strategies on handling Long Term Planning* Identify services/supports so you and […]
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to: Network and meet other adult siblings Get information and strategies on handling Long Term Planning* Identify services/supports so you and […]