August 6, 2024 between 10 AM and 2 PM ODP and the Temple Institute on Disabilities invites you to join a free event aimed at teaching participants about different types of Assistive Technology (AT). Assistive Technology refers to products, equipment, and systems that enhance learning, working, and daily living for individuals with
Please refer to the ODP August 2024 Training and Events Calendar. Attachment 1: Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) August 2024 Training and Events Calendar
To remind Trainers and Learners about changes in the Medication Administration Trainingcourse and possible impacts of those changes:a. Written Documentation - Part 1: Pharmacy Label/Medication Record Comparison (Exam)b. Lesson Quizzes (1 through 9)To announce New Trainer and Recertification Face-to-Face classes added to the July schedule. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-068 Reminder: Medication Administration
To announce updated guidance for the CPS and Day Habilitation services andrequirements related to Quality Management (QM) Plans. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-067 Updated Guidance for Community Participation Support (CPS) Service in the Intellectual Disability Autism (IDA) Waivers and Day Habilitation in the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Attachment 2: QM Data Collection Tool
To communicate the beginning of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Peer Review processconducted by Temple University’s Quality Investigations Unit (QIU), the creation of a surveyto obtain updated ODP AE contact information, inform AEs that the Peer Review process will include the tracking of certification/recertification dates of each CI who conducted theinvestigation that
The purpose of this announcement is to inform stakeholders of changes to Performance Based Contracting timelines in response to public comments. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-065: Updates to Performance Based Contracting (PBC) Timelines Resulting from Public Comments
To announce that an updated version of the Introduction to Facilitation for SupportsCoordinators is now available on MyODP. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-063: Introduction to Facilitation for Supports Coordinators Updated Course Now Available
The purpose of this announcement is to inform all provider agencies employing DSPsthat the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) has extended the deadline forcompleting the 2023 National Core Indicators® (NCI) State of the Workforce Survey. Theportal will now close on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-062: 2023 National Core Indicators®
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) celebrated Sports & Fitness Month with Erie Athletics, Erie's adult Special Olympics chapter. In May, ODP joined Erie Athletics team members Dion, Mary Ellen, Roy, Nicole, and their coach, Natalie, for track and field practice where they worked on javelin, shotput, standing long jump, and distance
June 25 - July 1, 2024 This week is marked annually in honor of leading humanitarian Helen Keller's birthday on June 27. Being deaf and blind herself, Keller's work made a big difference in the lives of DeafBlind people. What is DeafBlindness? DeafBlindness is a combination of visual and auditory impairments. It
