The LifeCourse Nexus, the national program led by the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC), released the latest episode of it's Showcase365 podcast which features Pennsylvania's Supporting Families team. Episode 4, titled Supporting Families Together in Pennsylvania, features an interview with ODP's statewide supporting families lead Candi Walton and Pennsylvania Family Network
This communication announces the release of the ISP Manual that includes changes dueto the January 1, 2025 amendments to the Consolidated, Community Living andPerson/Family Directed Support waivers. The Individual Support Plan Signature Form (DP1032) is also updated. Attachment 1: ODPANN 25-012: Updates to the Individual Support Plan (ISP) Bulletin Attachments Attachment 2:
The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-011 Registration for March Certified Investigator (CI) Forum Now Open. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate to the above entities that Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will be facilitating
Smart home technology is revolutionizing the way people with disabilities can live more independent, comfortable, and secure lives. For the past four years, Community Interactions (CI) has embraced this innovative shift, integrating smart home devices into the homes of the individuals it supports to enhance autonomy, safety, and convenience. With the encouragement
By Allis KensingEnabling Technology ManagerPenn-Mar Human Services My first experience with Assistive Technology (AT) solutions was in 2016 while working for a provider to find employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I was intrigued with its potential and the limitless possibilities beyond that function. By definition, Assistive Technology is
February 20, 202512:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EST) The National Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families invites you to join its Supporting Families Best Practices Series. Pennsylvania's ODP and Developmental Disabilities Council are partners in the National CoP which is led by the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities
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
To notify Trainers that the 2022 student courses deadline has been extended to February 28,2025 due to system issues experienced after January 13th, 2025.To inform trainers that fillable forms are now available on the Trainer Resources page.To provide guidance on the number of attempts permitted for each Medication Administrationcourse before requesting a
To inform AEs that the recording of the live, virtual training on developing and usingCorrective Action Plans (CAPs) held in November 2024 are now available on MyODP. Attachment 1: ODPANN 25-009 Administrative Entity Training on Creating and Using Corrective Action Plans
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
