ODPANN 24-088: Reminder of Individual Support Plan (ISP) Team Roles & Responsibilities for Individuals Utilizing the Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent Financial Management Service (VF/EA FMS)

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-088: Reminder of Individual Support Plan (ISP) Team Roles & Responsibilities for Individuals Utilizing the Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent Financial Management Service (VF/EA FMS). The purpose of this announcement is to remind stakeholders of their roles and responsibilities in

ODP Announcement 24-087: Corrections to Final Rates Starting Fiscal Year 2024-2025

The purpose of this announcement is to inform stakeholders of corrections to rates forselect services provided through the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support, and Adult AutismWaivers and base-funding that were published as final in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 24-087: Corrections to Final Rates Starting

ODPANN 24-086: Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Wage Ranges and Benefit Allowance for Specific Participant Directed Services (PDS) Effective October 1, 2024

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-086: Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Wage Ranges and Benefit Allowance for Specific Participant Directed Services (PDS) Effective October 1. The purpose of this announcement is to provide the hourly wage and benefits ranges for specific participant directed services

ODPANN 24-084 Publication of Final Rates Effective Starting Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Operational Guidance

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-084 Publication of Final Rates Effective Starting Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Operational Guidance.  The purpose of this announcement is to inform stakeholders that rates for services rendered through the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) have been published as

ODP Announcement 24-085: Agency with Choice (AWC) Wage Ranges and Benefit Allowance for Specific Participant Directed Services (PDS) Effective October 1, 2024

This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) communication is intended to provide thehourly wage and benefits ranges for specific participant directed services (PDS) providedto participants utilizing the AWC FMS model effective October 1, 2024. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 24-085: Agency with Choice (AWC) Wage Ranges and Benefit Allowance for Specific Participant Directed Services

ODP Announcement 24-086: Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Wage Ranges and Benefit Allowance for Specific Participant Directed Services (PDS) Effective October 1, 2024

This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) communication is intended to provide thehourly wage and benefits ranges for specific participant directed services (PDS) providedto participants utilizing the VF/EA FMS model, effective October 1, 2024. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 24-086: Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Wage Ranges and Benefit Allowance for Specific Participant Directed Services

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Seeking Participants for Study on the Use of Assistance Animals in the Workplace

The Southwest ADA Center is conducting a study of workplace experiences of people with disabilities, aged 18 and up, who use service animals or emotional support animals. Participants will be interviewed by phone or Zoom, and their information will be kept confidential. Participants will be compensated for their time. For more information,

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Communication Corner – Autumn Transitions and Communication

Autumn is full of transitions.  For most it means back to the regular schedule of life.  School is starting for both students and teachers, fall sports are making their debut, and the weather is changing. All of these things can bring both excitement and anxiety and all of them can also impact