Video – How to Register to Vote in PA ASL Walkthrough
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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,
PA Family Network Advisors Certified in Charting the LifeCourse Mentorship Program
The Pennsylvania Family Network (PAFN) recently certified all of their advisors with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Charting My LifeCourse. Charting My LifeCourse introduces self-advocates to the building blocks of Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) which allows them to mentor peers in using the tools. The Charting the LifeCourse framework was created by the University of
EBT Skimming on The Rise in PA: How to Protect your SNAP and TANF Benefits
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has detected a recent growth in reports of stolen SNAP and TANF benefits in the Erie and Western PA regions due to suspected EBT card skimming. Although these types of fraudulent activities are on the rise nationwide, the recent wave of scams in PA are depleting
ODP Celebrates One-thousandth PA E-Badge Academy Certificate With SPIN
Heather Radcliffe became a Direct Support Professional (DSP) three years ago. Before that she worked for an online clothing retailer in a warehouse. She was looking for more meaningful work, and deep down she knew she would love being a DSP. “My husband, actually, had already been working for SPIN,” Heather recounts,
Move Your Way – ODP Celebrated Sports & Fitness Month with Erie Athletics
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) celebrated Sports & Fitness Month with Erie Athletics, Erie's adult Special Olympics chapter. In May, ODP joined Erie Athletics team members Dion, Mary Ellen, Roy, Nicole, and their coach, Natalie, for track and field practice where they worked on javelin, shotput, standing long jump, and distance
DeafBlind Awareness Week
June 25 - July 1, 2024 This week is marked annually in honor of leading humanitarian Helen Keller's birthday on June 27. Being deaf and blind herself, Keller's work made a big difference in the lives of DeafBlind people. What is DeafBlindness? DeafBlindness is a combination of visual and auditory impairments. It
Provider Preparedness Webinar – Overview Of Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) For Residential Services Provider Kickoff
A informational webinar for residential service providers is now available. The webinar aims to prepare providers for the transition to the proposed Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) waiver model. Deputy Secretary, Kristin Ahrens and Director of the Bureau of Community Services, Lauren House provide a high-level overview of Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) for Residential Services.
The Medicaid Access Rule: A Historic Regulation to Strengthen Home and Community-Based Services
This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services rule (Access Rule). The Access Rule will strengthen the home and community-based services (HCBS) that make community living possible for millions of people. It includes important new requirements related to the direct care workforce, health and
Today Is Move Your Way Day!
Governor Josh Shapiro signed a proclamation recognizingApril 18, 2024 as Move Your Way Day The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and Governor Josh Shapiro’s office invite you to Move Your Way! To acknowledge the National Day of Exercise and ODP’s new campaign to encourage physical activity, Governor Josh Shapiro has signed the
