For November’s Move Your Way® spotlight, The Office of Developmental Programs visited SPIN in Philadelphia to take a peek at their fitness program. SPIN is a provider agency that also contains a community fitness facility called SPIN Community & Fitness. Click the video above to take a look at SPIN's fitness programs.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 24-113: Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Vaccinations – Holiday Guidance. The purpose of this announcement is to promote health and safety by providing current vaccine information and helpful reminders about holiday gatherings and to remind ODP providers of the
Diabetes is a complex disease that is challenging to manage on a daily basis. Did you know that persons with an intellectual or developmental disability are estimated to be 2-3 times more likely to develop diabetes compared to the general population? Some tools for communicating about diabetes management may include: “Easy read”
Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET The lack of available accessible housing options can impact the independence and autonomy of a person with disabilities more than almost anything else, limiting choice and isolating people with disabilities in geographic pockets in cities, towns, and all across the U.S. Home modifications, including
To inform stakeholders of ODP’s participation in the 2024 National Core Indicators®Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (NCI®-IDD) State of the Workforce (SoTW)survey and to request confirmation of current contact information from eligibleproviders. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-112: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Prepares to Participate in the 2024 National Core Indicators® (NCI®) State
The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-110 ODP Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Required Training. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the new Deaf Services required training. This training is replacing the previously required, Harry M Settlement training. Please review the announcement for
To inform providers of updated guidance regarding the use of cameras and video monitoringequipment in individual bedrooms and bathrooms. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-109 Cameras and Video Monitoring Equipment in Individual Bedrooms and Bathrooms
See the attached announcement for a session description, presenter biographies, and how to register. Attachment 1: Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series Virtual Session - December 4, 2024 - 9 AM - Noon - Corrected Link
Last week, CADES of Swarthmore celebrated its first cohort of support professionals completing NADSP credentialing through the NADSP E-Badge Academy. Their first class included twenty-one direct support professionals (DSPs) and four front-line supervisors (FLS). Every team member who started the program finished it in just four months with the support of peer
The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing ODPANN 24-111:Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Information Table and accompanying attachment. The purpose of this communication is to announce to all stakeholders that the most recent version of the AAW Provider Information Table is now published.Please review the announcement for additional information and
