The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-003 Performance Based Contracting (PBC) Residential Services Implementation Guide Updates. The purpose of this announcement is to inform stakeholders of updates to the Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Residential Services Implementation Guide. Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
Every five years the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) is required to develop a State Plan to help guide the work of the Council. The process of creating the next 5-year plan requires PADDC to gather information on the current barriers and concerns in Pennsylvania for those with developmental disabilities and their
To announce to all stakeholders that the most recent version of the AAW Provider InformationTable is now published. Attachment 1: ODPANN 25-002 Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Information Table Attachment 2: FINAL JANUARY 2025 AAW Provider Information Table
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-001: Guidance for Benefits Counseling Services . The purpose of this announcement is to provide information about: The Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program, including when referrals to a WIPA program are required. How to locate WIPA
CommunicationFIRST* recently published a resource on communicating in times of stress. “In moments of intense stress—when speaking up and being heard may be more important than ever—some people may lose the ability to communicate in the ways they usually do.” Check out this resource at https://communicationfirst.org/communicating-in-times-of-stress/ *CommunicationFIRST is an organization dedicated to
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 24-128: ODP Guide to the American Sign Language (ASL) – English Interpreter Service. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the Guide to the American Sign Language (ASL) – English Interpreter Service. Please review the announcement for
The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-129 Changes to Enrollment Process for Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing, and Supported Living Services Effective January 1, 2025. The purpose of this announcement is to inform potential providers and stakeholders of changes to the enrollment process for Residential Habilitation,
The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-130 New Supports Coordinator (SC) Training Available People First and Identity First Language. The purpose of this announcement is to announce a new course in the SC Training Orientation; People First and Identity First Language. Please review the announcement
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-127: Medication Administration Online System Notifications, Proof of Qualification, How-to Guidance, and January–March 2025 Train-the-Trainer Face-to Face-Schedule. The purpose of this announcement is to notify Trainers and Learners of the following: To reach out to the MA Help
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-126: New American Sign Language English Interpreter Service. The purpose of this communication is to announce the availability of the new American Sign Language (ASL) English Interpreter service codes effective January 1, 2025.Please review the announcement for additional
