The purpose of this communication is to provide guidance for implementing changes toAssistive Technology and Remote Supports in the amendments to the Consolidated,Community Living, P/FDS and Adult Autism Waivers. Please note: this communication isbeing reissued with an update to Attachment B only. The other attachments are beingincluded for reference only. Attachment 1:
Heather Radcliffe became a Direct Support Professional (DSP) three years ago. Before that she worked for an online clothing retailer in a warehouse. She was looking for more meaningful work, and deep down she knew she would love being a DSP. “My husband, actually, had already been working for SPIN,” Heather recounts,
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-075: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate that registration for the September – December CI Initial Certification Course cohorts is now open in MyODP. Attachment 1:
To announce that the “Using Data to Promote Quality and Support an Everyday Life” and“AE Health and Welfare Crisis Management” courses are now available on MyODP. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-076: "Using Data to Promote Quality and Support and Everyday Life" and "AE Health and Welfare Crisis Management" Courses Now Available
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
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-074 Performance-Based Contracting Residential Provider Data Submission Tool Link is Live for August 2024 Submissions. The purpose of this announcement is to inform residential providers that the link to the Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Data Submission Tool is now
The LifeCourse Nexus is offering two training workshops for those who are looking to build capacity with the LifeCourse Framework. What is the LifeCourse Framework? The Charting the LifeCourse framework was created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life, think about what
The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached announcement, ODPANN 24-072: Now Available: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Amendment Submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The purpose of this communication is to inform all interested parties of the submission of a proposed amendment to the AAW
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-073: Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Supports Broker Recertification Training. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the Department-approved Supports Broker recertification training is available for the first seven months of FY 24-25. Please review for additional information.
It's hot out there!! Did you know that temperatures can impact how well we communicate with each other? Since it’s summertime, let’s talk about heat. When people are overheated, some ways it can affect their communication are: The heat causes physical symptoms, like nausea or dizziness, that make it hard to focus.
