BAW16-35 Admin Notice : SSB SBP Guidance
To communicate the availability of new and revised resources which provide clarified guidance about developing a Skill Building Plan (SBP). Attachment BAW16-35 Admin Notice : SSB SBP Guidance
BAW16-25 Info Memo : SSB Certificates
To clarify the training requirements, timelines and certificate submission process for the SSB component of the SSD service. Attachment BAW16-25 Info Memo : SSB Certificates
BAW16-16 Announcement : SSB Training
To announce the availability of the virtual version of the required training for the new “Specialized Skill Development/Systematic Skill Building” Service being added to the Adult Autism Waiver. Attachment BAW16-16 Announcement : SSB Training
Memo 034-15 : Helpful Resources from the PA Department of Transportation
To share two resources available through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Attachment Memo 034-15 : Helpful Resources from the PA Department of Transportation
BAW16-10 Admin Notice : FBA Documentation
To notify AAW Behavioral Specialists and their supervisors that the Bureau of Autism Services (BAS) is now expecting a synthesis of FBAs, to be maintained in the file of participants receiving BSS through the Adult Autism Waiver. Attachment BAW16-10 Admin Notice : FBA Documentation
Memo 018-15 : Communication Assistance Compliance Standards for Individuals who are Deaf
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide clarification about interpreter use and ODP’s expectations for compliance with applicable laws when rendering services to individuals who are deaf. Attachments Memo 018-15 : Communication Assistance Compliance Standards for Individuals who are Deaf
093-13 : Corrective Action Plan Process
This serves to clarify requirements regarding use of the standardized corrective action plan template issued by ODP and explain when the entity being monitored must develop and implement an improvement plan in order to prevent the recurrence of findings of noncompliance. Attachment 093-13 : Corrective Action Plan Process
Memo 059-13 : PA Secondary Transition Website
The purpose of this communication is to inform interested parties of a new Secondary Transition website. Attachment Memo 059-13 : PA Secondary Transition Website
Memo 045-12 : Admissions to State Operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disability
The purpose of this Informational Memo is to discuss and consider options to prevent or deter admissions to State Operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disability (ICFs/ID) effective July 1, 2012. Attachment Memo 045-12 : Admissions to State Operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disability
Memo 019-12 : Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania Review
The Disabilities Rights Network (DRN) provides legal, policy, and advocacy services necessary to protect the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. The Developmental Disabilities Act and its implementing regulations, 45 CFR 1386, confer this authority upon DRN. On February 13, 2009, ODP issued Bulletin 00-08-15 Disability Rights Network Access to Records and
