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It's Time to Move Your Way!

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Mar
28
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) wants to know what types of physical activities you will be participating in this spring. Fill out the attached media release form and send your picture with a short description and a quote about your activity via email to [email protected] with Move Your Way ® in the subject line. 
Benefits of Being Physically Active
Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and at least 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity each week. Regular physical activity during the week and throughout your lifetime can help lower the risk of chronic conditions, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and boost immune function. Physical activity can also help you feel better right away. Being active can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, sharpen your focus, reduce your stress, and improve your sleep. Plus, being active with others is a great way to build strong social connections.

ODPANN 25-035: ODP Investigation Standards and Expectations - Requirements to Monitor Delegated Tasks

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
27

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-035:The Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) Investigation Standards and Expectations - Requirements to Monitor Delegated Tasks. This announcement provides a reminder of the standards, expectations, and requirements of an investigation conducted by an ODP Certified Investigator (CI) in the following areas:

  • Ensuring health and safety
  • Visiting the scene
  • Interviews
  • Communication needs
  • Process deviations
  • Requirements to monitor delegated tasks

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

ODPANN 25-031: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
26

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-031: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course. This announcement communicates that registration for the May - August 2025 CI Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now open in MyODP.

Please review the attachment for registration information and additional details.

Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Quarterly Residential Provider ForumThis forum is provided to support provider preparedness. The Office of Development Programs (ODP) will review the quarterly forums and discuss data presented to the Information Shar..

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
26
This forum is provided to support provider preparedness. The Office of Development Programs (ODP) will review the quarterly forums and discuss data presented to the Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Provider Performance Review Subcommittee. ODP will also review the emerging themes or trends with the implementation of performance-based contracting.
Audience:
Residential Providers
Date:
April 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Registration:
 

ODPANN 25-033: Now Available: Administrative Review (AR) Live Case Study Sessions

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
26

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-033: Now Available: Administrative Review (AR) Live Case Study Sessions. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate that new live case study sessions for the AR Course, are now available.

Please review the communication for additional information and details.

Autism Spectrum Disorder In-Person Seminar 2025 - Register Today!

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Mar
26
 
TOPIC: Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Overview and Practical Application
There are still a few seats remaining for next week’s ASD Seminar on April 1st in the Southeast!
Reminder: This seminar satisfies the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance Based Contracting. Please see more details below on Continuing Education Credits.
Over the years the prevalence of autism has increased, Pennsylvania’s service delivery system for individuals with autism has expanded, and best practices to provide quality supports have emerged. To support the individual needs of each person with autism across the lifespan, an understanding of core characteristics must be established. It is also important to learn how the individual’s presentation of autism may change across settings and situations. This seminar will provide attendees with an in-depth presentation on core characteristics of autism and the impact of the characteristics on daily life, routines, and activities. A review of common terms and basic principles used to change behavior, teach new skills, and develop practical application of best practices will be included. Opportunity for discussion and engagement will occur throughout the seminar.
Who should attend?
Direct Support Professionals, Front Line Supervisors, and Program Managers supporting individuals with autism in residential and other home and community-based settings. Professionals supporting individuals in Adult Autism Waiver (AAW), Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP), Consolidated Person/Family- Directed Support Waiver (P/FDS), and Community Living are encouraged to attend.
Where and when will sessions be held?
  • April 1st – PaTTAN East, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • April 24th – PaTTAN Central, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • April 30th – PaTTAN West, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • This training satisfies the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance Based Contracting measures CN-DD/Bx.01.1S and CN-DD/Bx.01.1CE for all Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Frontline Supervisors (FLSs), and program managers.
  • This training also fulfills 6100 annual training requirements.          
*After logging into your MyODP account, completion of the Demographics Form is required before being able to register for a session.
Please contact the Bureau of Autism Training Mailbox at [email protected]with questions.

ODPANN 22-068 Update #2: Transition to Independent Living Payments

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
21

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication update; ODPANN 22-068 Update #2: Transition to Independent Living Payments. This communication provides updated guidance for providers and teams of individuals who may choose to receive and transition to Supported Living or Lifesharing services. Changes are bolded and underlined.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

ODPANN 25-030: Reminder of 6100 Annual Training Requirements

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
21

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 25-030: Reminder of 6100 Annual Training Requirements. This announcement serves as a reminder to all Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Providers and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) of the Annual Training Requirements outlined in the Chapter 6100 Regulations.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

REMINDER: Deadline for Spending Approved ARPA Grant Funding is Approaching

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
21

This is a reminder for ODP providers with approved ARPA Grant applications that all expenses through this initiative need to be incurred on or before March 31, 2025, for more information reference ODP Announcement 22-083 Update.  

Final deadline for reimbursement request submissions is May 31, 2025. The survey closes on May 31, 2025 and no additional requests for reimbursement will be reviewed after this date. You can access the survey at ARPA Grant Fund Reimbursement - Online Survey Software | QuestionPro Survey

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ODPANN 25-029: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Updated Individual Support Plan (ISP) Signature Form

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
20

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-029: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Updated Individual Support Plan (ISP) Signature Form.

This communication notifies AAW SCs, SC supervisors, providers, and other interested parties of the updated AAW ISP Signature Form (DP 1032 AAW).

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Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) April Training and Events Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
18

Attached please find April’s Training and Events Calendar. Please share widely.

Bulletin 00-25-01 Room and Board for Individuals Enrolled with the Office of Developmental Programs

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
18

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing Bulletin 00-25-01: Room and Board for Individuals Enrolled with the Office of Developmental Programs and 5 of the accompanying attachments. The sixth attachment referenced in the bulletin, a version of the Room and Board Agreement translated in Spanish, will be released soon. Stakeholders will be notified when this version of the agreement is ready for use. 

The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify Room and Board requirements outlined in 55 Pa. Code Chapter 6100 (relating to Services for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Autism).

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ODPANN 25-028: What the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's (OVR) Memo Regarding the Order of Selection and Waiting List Means for the Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) Services

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
18

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 25-028: What the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's (OVR) Memo Regarding the Order of Selection and Waiting List Means for ODP Services. This announcement clarifies how OVR’s Memo on March 15, 2025, regarding the Order of Selection and the OVR waiting list for services impacts referral requirements and access to ODP-funded employment services. An ODP/OVR Virtual Office Hour (VOH) will also be offered.

Please review the announcement for registration information and additional details.

ODPANN 25-027: Medication Administration April-June 2025 Train-the-Trainer Face-to Face-Schedule

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
14

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-027: Medication Administration April-June 2025 Train-the-Trainer Face-to Face-Schedule. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the Train-the-Trainer Face-to-Face Schedule from April –June 2025.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

ODPANN 25-026 Residential Provider Alert on Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) All Residential Providers Must Submit for Tier Assignment

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
13

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-026 Residential Provider Alert on Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) All Residential Providers Must Submit for Tier Assignment. The purpose of this communication is to remind all Residential Providers that submissions for PBC tier assignment are due no later than 11:59 PM on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

ODP Health Alert - Possible Measles Exposure

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Mar
11

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached Health Alert: ODP Health Alert - Possible Measles Exposure and its attachment: Measles Clinical Diagnosis Fact Sheet. Please review the Alert and its attachment for important information on measles exposure and awareness.

ODPANN 25-025 Annual Submittal of Financial Statements

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
05

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-025 Annual Submittal of Financial Statements. The purpose of this communication is to provide information on the annual submittal requirement of financial statements by qualified residential providers and supports coordination organizations.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

ODPANN 25-024 Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes Registration for Upcoming 2025 Virtual Classes

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
05

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-024 Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes Registration for Upcoming 2025 Virtual Classes. The purpose of this communication is to provide information on four new 2025 QM Certification class dates and how to register.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details

PA Family Network Additional March Workshops

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
05

Below are the PA Family Network additional waiver workshops for March 2025. Thank you for sharing these important workshops with your network!

Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events.

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AID in PA Accepting TRAIN Applications

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Mar
05
AID In PA is accepting applicants for its April 2025 TRAIN program. This free training program was developed for therapists, counselors, and clinical social workers who already have experience working with clients who have an Intellectual Disability and/or Autism (ID/A) diagnosis and are looking to gain knowledge and skills related to trauma therapy.

Individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism are at an increased risk of experiencing trauma. TRAIN is an integrative and neuro-affirming approach to trauma-focused care with neurodivergent adults, centering clinical work with the ID/A communities. After completing the 12 weeks of learning, participants have the option to continue their training through clinical consultation with the developers of TRAIN.  You must currently be licensed and provide 1:1 talk therapy sessions to qualify for this course and participate in the case consultation presentations.

Course structure

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