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Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	June 3, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	AAW Supports Coordinators AAW Behavioral Specialists Supports Brokers All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-064: AAW and ACAP Periodic Risk Evaluation (PRE) Revisions and Training
Purpose	To provide updated PRE resources and to announce revisions to the PRE tool in QuestionPro and an upcoming Virtual Targeted Training (VTT) that will replace the existing PRE training module currently posted on MyODP
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	June 3, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Positive Approaches Journal Volume 9, Issue 1 Now Available!
Purpose	The theme of this issue is Navigating the Justice System: Considerations, Best Practices, and Points to Ponder
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	June 2, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	The Virtual 2020 Pennsylvania Community of Practice Transition Conference
Purpose	Each year the PA Community of Practice Transition Conference brings together a diverse community of stakeholders to share information, explore resources, and gain knowledge regarding successful practices in secondary transition. The conference will take place virtually on July 15, 2020. The full event program including a schedule of events, presenters, and a mail in registration form is attached.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	June 2, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-061: Requesting Provider Information - New Process for Reporting COVID-19 for Provider Staff Due June 4
Purpose	To provide updated guidance for reporting COVID-19 for Provider Staff
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	June 2, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-025: Registration Information Update for eCIS-ODP Business Partners
Purpose	The Department of Human Services (DHS) is moving from CIS to a different system (eCIS) for viewing client data. All business partners and their users are required to register for access to eCIS. Data will be transitioned in four phases, the first of which was Phase 1 on February 18, 2020. Phase 2 occurred on May 18, 2020. Dates have been established for the final two phases of the transfer of data. Phase 3 is now scheduled for June 15, 2020 and will transition client data for 24 more counties. Client data for the remaining counties will be transitioned on July 13, 2020.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 29, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Self Advocates United as 1 — June Antivirus Power Connect Calendar
Purpose	Use YOUR power to stay connected through our projects SASE (Self Advocate Support and Empowerment), Team V (volunteer) and SAPNA (Self Advocacy Power Network for All). Share the info with your friends, family and coworkers.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 28, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	AIDinPA Family Transition & Resource Guides
Purpose	To assist with COVID-19 changes, AIDinPA - a collaboration between PA Healthcare Quality Units, ASERT, Community of Practice, and ODP – has compiled resources for easing community re-entry in compliance with state regulations while prioritizing an individual’s desires
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 28, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-063: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Reinstatement of the Supports Intensity Scale-Adult™ and Pennsylvania Supplement Assessments
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to announce that effective June 1, 2020, the Supports Intensity Scale-Adult™ (SIS-ATM) and Pennsylvania (PA) Supplement assessments will be reinstated for counties that have transitioned to the yellow and green phases of Governor Wolf’s Plan to Reopen Pennsylvania.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 28, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Resuming Licensing Inspections
Purpose	Beginning May 28th, DHS will resume annual renewal inspections in alignment with the Governor’s plan to re-open parts of the state. This communication includes information about the phases for re-opening.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 27, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-062: ODP Administrative Entity (AE) Facility Based Community Participation Supports Readiness Tool for COVID-19
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Facility Based Community Participation Supports Readiness Tool for COVID-19.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 26, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-060: COVID-19 Reinstatement of Quality Assessment & Improvement Cycle 1 Year 3 Activities
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to announce the reinstatement of Quality Assessment and Improvement (QA&I) Cycle 1 Year 3 (C1Y3) activities for entities in and/or moving into the yellow phase of Governor Wolf’s Process to Re-Open Pennsylvania.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 26, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-61: COVID-19 - Requesting Provider Information - New Process for Reporting COVID-19 for Provider Staff
Purpose	To provide updated guidance for reporting COVID-19 for Provider Staff
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 24, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Reminder: Family Forum with PA Family Network By Families For Families
Purpose	Join other families and individuals with disabilities to discuss the current impact of the Coronavirus in our lives.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 22, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Self Advocates United as 1 — Antivirus Power Connect Calendar 5-25 to 6-5
Purpose	Join as many calls as you can to connect while we can’t meet in person. Share the info with your friends, family and coworkers.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 21, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-059: COVID-19 - Appendix K FAQ - IDA Waivers and AAW
Purpose	To communicate operational guidance through a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) format regarding services rendered through the Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support, and Adult Autism Waivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 20, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	CPS Assessment Tool COVID-19
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs invites stakeholders to join Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens and Director of the Bureau of Supports Sheila Theodorou for a webinar to review the soon to be released Community Participation Supports Tool.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 20, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	AAW Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-058: Additional Fields in HCSIS Service Notes Now Available for the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to notify SCOs enrolled in the AAW of a change to the service note fields in HCSIS
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 19, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Updated FBA Training--Coming Soon!
Purpose	An interactive, self-paced, virtual FBA training to replace the existing train-the-trainer model
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 18, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-056 (UPDATE)--Individual Transition Guide with Spanish Edition
Purpose	Please see the attached communication from the Office of Developmental Programs: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Individual Transition Guide. The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Individual Transition Guide. The Individual Transition Guide is now available in Spanish.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 16, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Together@Home-Resources for Youth and Families Sponsored By PaTTAN
Purpose	Together@Home: Resources for Youth and Families is a virtual conference designed specifically for families and students to finish the school year strong. Presenters will offer twenty-minute sessions to assist with learning in a virtual environment and several sessions have been specially designed just for students.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 16, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities AAW Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	Individual Transition Guide follow-up Resources and Q&A
Purpose	For SCOs and AEs in attendance for the May 14th session
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 14, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	Registration link correction - ODP Virtual Training Offering Schedule Change May 2020
Purpose	This training will discuss the process and provide examples and tools for goal development and practice during times of transition.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 14, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-057: Health Risk Screening Tool Timeline Update
Purpose	To provide an updated timeline of target dates for the completion the Health Risk Screening Tool.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 13, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	Individual Transition Guide Webinar for Supports Coordination Organizations and Administrative Entities
Purpose	The Individual Transition Guide is to be used by a support team to collect information concerning preparations necessary for the time when stay at home orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 13, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-052 UPDATE: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)-Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) in Counties Designated by the Governor as Yellow Phase
Purpose	To provide updated guidance to stakeholders about Governor Wolf’s announcement of counties that are moving to the “yellow phase” and provide service-specific guidance to ODP stakeholders
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 12, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Supports Brokers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-056: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)- Individual Transition Guide
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Individual Transition Guide. This guide is constructed for use during weekly well-being check-ins with individuals, caregivers and/or staff, as appropriate, to gather information related to transition and preparation for the lifting of stay at home orders that had been put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. This guide can also be used by individuals, families, and providers to prepare for reintegration activities.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 11, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators AAW Employment Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-055: Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 Renewal Guidance
Purpose	This Office of Developmental Program (ODP) communication is intended to provide guidance for the FY 2020-2021 renewal period. The following topical areas will be addressed in this communication: 1. General Guidance –Consideration for COVID-19 Pandemic 2. Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) and Community Living Waiver (CLW) Cap Exceptions 3. Reminder: Leap Year to Non-Leap Year 4. Variance Process for Established Service Requirements 5. Consolidated Waiver Fee Schedule Residential Rate Exception 6. Resources
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 11, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Individual Transition Guide Webinar (All Stakeholder Session) Final
Purpose	The Individual Transition Guide is to be used by a support team to collect information concerning preparations necessary for the time when stay at home orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted. The guide contains questions and resources the team can use to support an individual’s transition to a desired setting.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 11, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Reminder: Communication Matters Training Opportunity
Purpose	Communication is foundational and forms the basis of our interactions. Having effective communication, both as the expressive communicator and the listener, shows respect and value of the other person. ODP will be holding four virtual sessions that will include information surrounding the complexity and importance of communication. Attendees will leave with strategies and tools to better support those with complex communication needs.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 10, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers
Name / Link:	On-Going VOHs for AAW Providers
Purpose	ODP will continue to be available to provide support, technical assistance (TA) and to promote solution-driven discussion during the COVID-19 epidemic, by holding bi-weekly virtual office hours for all AAW providers.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 10, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers AAW Employment Providers All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	A message from Deputy Secretary Ahrens to CPS & Employment Service Providers
Purpose	Due to the overwhelming response, we are closing submissions as of this date. Please remain patient with us while we conduct this review. We will be in touch with the contacts specified in the response form you completed as we move forward this spring and early summer.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 10, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	VTT - Using Ecological Inventories to Support Skill Building During Transitions
Purpose	An ecological approach to assessment helps to uncover the skills critical for success in an individual's desired work, play and living environments. This training will discuss the process and provide examples and tools for goal development and practice during times of transition.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 7, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	A Message to Nurses from Secretary Teresa Miller
Purpose	Pennsylvania Secretary of Human Services, Teresa Miller, would like to thank all nurses for their dedication during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 7, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Using Virtual Supports in Employment Services Webinar
Purpose	Join AAIDD on Tuesday, May 12 to learn how virtual supports can assist employment service administration.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 6, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Office of Developmental Programs Virtual Training Offerings May 2020
Purpose	Pre-registration for each session is required. Use the linked title in the schedule attached to this message to register.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 5, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-053: Revised Timeline for Incident Management Bulletin and Enterprise Incident Management System Enhancements
Purpose	To provide updated issuance and effective dates for the revised Incident Management Bulletin and subsequent changes to the Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) system.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 5, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-054- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Guidance for Modifications to Medical Examinations for Residential Staff and Individuals and to Service Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Purpose	To announce the temporary modification of regulatory requirements relating to staff and individual medical examinations and service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 5, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Self Advocates United as 1 — Antivirus Power Connect Calendar (5/11-5/22)
Purpose	Join as many calls as you can to connect while we can’t meet in person. Share the info with your friends, family and coworkers.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 4, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families Administrative Entities All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement UPDATE 20-025: Registration Information Update for eCIS - ODP Business Partners
Purpose	The Department of Human Services (DHS) is moving from CIS to a different system (eCIS) for viewing client data. All business partners and their users are required to register for access to eCIS. Data will be transitioned in four phases beginning with Phase 1 on February 18, 2020. Transitioning will still occur in four phases, but DHS has adjusted the timeline of Phase 2 – Phase 4.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 4, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	Regarding April Covid-19 CPS Retainer Payments
Purpose	For all CPS service providers for April retainer payments.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 30, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities AAW Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-051: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Available Behavioral Specialists
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to provide a list of agencies that are available to provide Behavioral Specialist services remotely during this time of increased need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 30, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-050- Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19): Requesting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Licensed Residential Facilities from the Pennsylvania Department of Health
Purpose	To provide guidance regarding the process for requesting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for ODP licensed facilities from the PA Department of Health (DOH).
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 30, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	How Do the Economic Impact Payments Affect the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Participants?
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has received questions about how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) economic impact payments (or recovery rebates), which are part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will affect benefits. This announcement will provide information regarding the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) economic impact payments. The attachment will provide further detail on how these payments affect participant benefits.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 29, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Supports Brokers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	Upcoming Webinar: AAC and AT in the Time of COVID-19
Purpose	TechOWL will provide an informative webinar about Assistive Technology and AAC and support services during the time of COVID.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 28, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	A message from Deputy Secretary Ahrens to CPS & Employment Service Providers
Purpose	The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly created numerous challenges in service delivery.Please take 15 or 20 minutes out of your day and summarize for us examples of the service delivery options you have initiated over the last six weeks, using the attached form.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 28, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-049 UPDATE- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Reporting Cases of COVID-19
Purpose	. This updated announcement replaces previous versions of the communication which contained reference to Personal Protective Equipment. That information has now been separated out into Announcement 20-050: Requesting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Licensed Residential Facilities from the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH).
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 27, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	Reminder: Register Today for the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Supports Coordination Meeting/Virtual Office Hours (VOH) Regarding Appendix K Operational Guide specific to AAW
Purpose	All Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) SC and SC Supervisors are invited to join us as we facilitate conversations and field questions regarding Appendix K Operational Guide specific to the AAW.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 24, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	A Message to DSPs from Secretary Teresa Miller
Purpose	Pennsylvania Secretary of Human Services, Teresa Miller, would like to thank all direct support professionals for their dedication during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 24, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	Temple University Institute on Disabilities: Share Your Stories About PDS
Purpose	Do you direct your own services? Do you support someone who directs their services? How have person directed services changed your life? You are invited to share your story
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 22, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Updated SAU1 Antivirus Power Connect Calendar
Purpose	Use YOUR power to stay connected through our projects SASE (Self Advocate Support and Empowerment), Team V (volunteer) and SAPNA (Self Advocacy Power Network for All). Join as many calls as you can to connect while we can’t meet in person. Share the info with your friends, family and coworkers.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 22, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-048: Temporary Changes to the College of Employment Services ACRE Fieldwork Assignments During COVID-19 Pandemic
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to inform providers of the new, temporary directions regarding fieldwork assignments approved by the College of Employment Services (CES).
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 17, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-046:Adult Autism Waiver Provider Information Table Reissued
Purpose	To inform interested parties that the most recent AAW Provider Information Table is now published.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 17, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-047 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Facilitating Personal Relationships When Visitors are Restricted in Residential Settings
Purpose	To outline guidance for residential providers to develop policies for managing visitors while facilitating personal relationships between each individual and persons of their choosing
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 15, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Medication Administration Upcoming Online Classes Announced
Purpose	In response to the COVID-19 State of Emergency and actions that are being instituted throughout Pennsylvania in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will be extending the Medication Administration Course Trainer Certification for currently certified trainers to August 31, 2020
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 15, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	May ACRE Flyer 2020
Purpose	The Arc of Pennsylvania’s Making Employment Work course is an ACRE Basic Certification Training. In order to receive certification, participants must attend a 3-day, live webinar training and then complete a self-paced, online curriculum. Please review the attachment for registration information and course system requirements.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 14, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families Administrative Entities All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Human Services Secretary Encourages All Pennsylvanians to Help Report Child Abuse Amidst COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
Purpose	Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller and Angela Liddle, President and CEO of the PA Family Support Alliance, today reminded Pennsylvanians that DHS’ ChildLine, a 24/7 hotline for reporting concerns of child abuse or neglect,
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 13, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Safeguard Against Disability Discrimination During COVID-19 Fact Sheet
Purpose	The Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities has published a new fact sheet for health care professionals describing best practices and legal requirements for health care when serving people with disabilities.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 13, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-045: Adding the Transportation Service to an Individual Support Plan in the Adult Autism Waiver
Purpose	To provide guidance to AAW Supports Coordinators (SCs) and their supervisors for adding the Transportation service to Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 12, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families Administrative Entities Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-044: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)Supports Coordinator Check-In for Well Being Tool
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of ODPs Supports Coordinator (SC) Check-in for Well-Being Tool to be used when conducting weekly check-in calls with individuals, caregivers, and/or staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 10, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-042: Final Public Notice for Transportation Trip Fee Schedule Rates in the Adult Autism Waiver
Purpose	This Office of Developmental Program (ODP) communication announces that the final public notice for Transportation Trip Fee Schedule Rates in the Adult Autism Waiver have been published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 9, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-043: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Communication Attachment: COVID-19 Communication Toolkit
Purpose	To announce and disseminate the Tool Kit for Communication and COVID-19
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 8, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	HRST Resources for Providers
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs would like to share Health Risk Screening online training resources for providers
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 8, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODPANN 20-041 UPDATE: COVID-19 - Provider Guidance for Reporting Cases of COVID-19
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to give guidance to providers, ICF/IDs and SCOs when reporting cases of COVID-19 for individuals and Direct Service Professionals/provider staff.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 8, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Virtual Office Hours (VOH): Q & A Sessions on Appendix K
Purpose	We invite all AAW providers to join us as we facilitate a Q & A session to discuss a range of topics and share helpful information on AAW-specific concerns related to Appendix K.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 8, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	AAW Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	The Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Supports Coordination Meeting/ Virtual Office Hours (VOH) Regarding Appendix K Operational Guide specific to AAW--Register Today!
Purpose	In order to continue to offer relevant guidance regarding service delivery, Virtual Office Hours (VOH) for Supports Coordinators (SC) and SC Supervisors will be held on two of the same dates. Registration is still open.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 7, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Department of Human Services Emphasizes Importance of Support for People with Disabilities During COVID-19 Emergency
Purpose	The Department of Human Services (DHS) today hosted a virtual press briefing to raise awareness of the challenges faced by people with disabilities during the public-health emergency and share information about the department’s efforts to support this vulnerable population throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Read for further details and information.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 6, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	AAIDD & HRS free webinar: COVID19 and People with IDD: Taking Action to Mitigate Risk
Purpose	a webinar opportunity from AAIDD and HRS focusing on risks and risk mitigation for the IDD community.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 6, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-039 COVID 19: Response to Requests for Provider Retainer Payments
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has received a high volume of requests for provider retainer payments for providers of Supported Employment, In-Home and Community, Companion and Transportation services
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 6, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities
Name / Link:	COVID-19 Provider Engagement Strategies for Administrative Entities
Purpose	Please join Sheila Theodorou, Director of the Bureau of Community Services, as she facilitates an important webinar focusing on AE - provider engagement strategies. Sheila and Doug Trahey will review a recently developed AE assessment tool and residential provider checklist for positive COVID-19 cases.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 6, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities AAW Supports Coordinators AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-040 COVID 19: Residential Provider Checklist for Confirmed Cases of COVID19
Purpose	To announce the release of the Residential Provider Checklist for Confirmed Cases of COVID-19.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 5, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-038:Guidance and Alerts on Mitigating COVID-19 in Long Term Care Facility Settings 4-4-2020
Purpose	Please see the attached communication entitled Guidance and Alerts on Mitigating COVID-19 in Long Term Care Facility Settings. This communication explains the other 2 attached documents that pertain to mitigation strategies and utilization of masks during the COVID emergency.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 5, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Aid In PA (Autism and Intellectual Disabilities in Pennsylvania) Resource Channel is Online and Active
Purpose	AID in PA is a resource collection for Pennsylvanians in the autism and intellectual disability communities.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 5, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	CERC Overview for COVID-19 Webinar
Purpose	For anyone providing information during the COVID emergency, this is from Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 3, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Encourages Individuals, Families, and Supporters to Utilize Helpline for Support During COVID-19
Purpose	The Statewide Support & Referral Helpline is staffed by skilled and compassionate staff that are available 24/7 to respond to those struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency. Staff at the Helpline refer callers to community-based resources that can further help to meet individual needs.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 3, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Extensions of Certificates for Medication Administration Course Trainers
Purpose	In response to the COVID-19 State of Emergency and actions that are being instituted throughout Pennsylvania the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will be extending the Medication Administration Course Trainer Certification for currently certified trainers to August 31, 2020.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 3, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	UPDATED ODP Announcement 20-023: COVID-19 Statewide Suspension of ODP Functions - Updated 4-3-2020
Purpose	Please read the attached announcement which lists an update pertaining to functions suspended by the Office of Developmental Programs in response to concerns over the possible spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 3, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Behavior Specialist Ability Survey
Purpose	During this uncertain time, it can be especially challenging to meet behavioral support needs. ODP is attempting to identify providers with the capacity and willingness to provide additional behavioral services to individuals, if needed.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 3, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	PSA Offering Virtual Mandated Reporter Training Opportunities
Purpose	ODP providers who serve individuals 17 years of age or younger are mandated reporters in accordance with Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law. Please see for information on no-cost virtual mandated reporter training.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 2, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators AAW Employment Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-035: Guidance for Preventing and Responding to Behavioral Crises
Purpose	During this time of uncertainty that can be challenging for individuals and supporters, we are providing guidance to Behavioral Specialists, Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs), and other providers about diverting and responding to potential crisis situations. Here are some strategies that can be implemented, but remember, the key to effective supports during this time is flexibility in meeting the individual needs of the people we support. The guidance is broken down into two sections. The first is for Behavioral Specialists. The second is for non-Behavioral Specialist Providers and SCOs.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 2, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	WEBINAR: Lifesharing and Considerations in COVID-19
Purpose	An ODP presentation for the Life Sharing Coalition. The topic is specific to implementing changes related to COVID-19 in Life Sharing.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 2, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	AAW Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-036: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): ISP Revisions in the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)
Purpose	To provide SCOs additional information on documentation needs related to Individual Support Plans (ISPs) impacted by Appendix K.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 2, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-037: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Modification of Key Tasks and Activities in Response to Incidents
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to outline acceptable modifications of the key tasks and activities required during the management of incidents. This communication highlights these strategies and gives additional detail to allow for a thorough incident response and investigation while maintaining social distancing protocols. In addition, the Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) system will be modified to allow users to document incidents related to the COVID-19 virus via an indicator question added to all incident reports. Modifications of the incident management process due to COVID-19 will remain in effect until further notice.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 1, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Self Advocates United as 1—Antivirus Power Connect April Calendar
Purpose	Use YOUR power to stay connected through our projects SASE (Self Advocate Support and Empowerment) and SAPNA (Self Advocacy Power Network for All). Join as many calls as you can to connect with other people while we can’t meet in person. Share the info with your friends, family and coworkers. Let’s start each call with a check-in to hear how folks are doing and share resources during this tough time.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 1, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	AAW Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators Supports Brokers
Name / Link:	2020 Adult Autism Waiver Supports Coordination Meeting UPDATE
Purpose	Presented by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) All Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) SC and SC Supervisors are invited to join us as we facilitate conversations and field questions regarding Appendix K Operational Guide specific to the AAW. Please read for new registration and time information.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 1, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ASD SEMINARS 2020 NOW BEING PRESENTED ONLINE Reminder: Register Today!
Purpose	Presented by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) All Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) SC and SC Supervisors are invited to join us as we facilitate conversations and field questions regarding Appendix K Operational Guide specific to the AAW.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 1, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	SAPNA Speaker Series: President Laura Bale
Purpose	This call is for self advocates. After each update, you can ask questions and talk with others.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 31, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families AAW Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-033: Now Available--Supports and Services Directory for Shift Nursing in the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)
Purpose	To provide a Supports and Services Directory of providers qualified to deliver the Shift Nursing service to individuals in the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW).
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 31, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-034: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Provisional Hiring Process for staff serving Older Adults
Purpose	In response to COVID-19 and its potential impact on obtaining FBI clearances and the delivery of services to individuals with an intellectual disability or autism, the Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is issuing a Provisional Hiring Process that includes guidance for FBI clearances.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 31, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Webinar--Update for Families Concerning Health and COVID-19 with Dr. Gregory Cherpes
Purpose	ODP invites individuals and families to join Medical Director Dr. Gregory Cherpes for a webinar update regarding the health of you and your loved ones in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 31, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Webinar--Update for Families Concerning Emergency Preparedness and COVID-19
Purpose	ODP invites individuals and families to join Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Douglas Trahey for a webinar on preparing for emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 30, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Waiver Webinar With PA Family Network
Purpose	Families have many questions about helping their loved one live an Everyday Life using the supports that an Intellectual Disabilities/Autism waiver can provide. Find out more about waivers and the System in this webinar which will be provided so EVERYONE has the opportunity to understand the supports and services available.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 30, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-032: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Temporary Modifications to Waiver and Regulatory Requirements to Support Adequate Staffing
Purpose	Attached please find the Office of Developmental Programs' guidance on temporary modifications made to the waivers and regulatory requirements to support adequate staffing during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please review the announcement for additional details.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 27, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities AAW Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	20-029 UPDATE: Auto Authorizations for Residential Without Day Services
Purpose	Please find an UPDATE to ODP Announcement 20-029 regarding Auto-authorization. The anticipated date for the Residential Habilitation auto-authorization is Thursday, April 2, 2020. All ISPs that will be impacted should be in “approved” status no later than April 1, 2020.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 25, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	20-030: Provider Tracking ISP Revisions
Purpose	To provide additional direction for service providers on tracking and communicating revisions to be included on Individual Support Plans (ISPs) impacted by Appendix K.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 25, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Supports Brokers All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	20-031: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Retainer Payments for Community Participation Supports (CPS)
Purpose	This communication outlines the process for retainer payments made to CPS providers during the response to COVID-19.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 24, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	20-027: Operational Guides for Appendix K: Emergency Preparedness and Response for the Person/Family Directed Support, Community Living, Consolidated Waivers and Adult Autism Waivers
Purpose	To announce operational guidance for Appendix K
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 24, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	PA Family Network Zoom Meeting Series 2020
Purpose	Join other families and individuals with disabilities through April to discuss the current impact of the Coronavirus in our lives. This is an opportunity to share questions and concerns, as well as get the latest updates.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 24, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	20-029: Auto Authorizations for Residential without Day Services
Purpose	Please see the attached communication from the Office of Developmental Programs. It provides details of a HCSIS Auto-Authorization for Residential.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 23, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	20-019: UPDATE - COVID-19 Operational Recommendations for Providers of Intellectual Disability and Autism
Purpose	To provide updated guidance for Supports Coordination Organizations. All clarification appears in red. In response to growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and its potential impact on the delivery of services to individuals with an intellectual disability or autism, the Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has developed the following operational guidance and recommendations for Supports Coordination Organizations of intellectual disability and autism services including AAW.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 23, 2020
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	20-028: Post Acute and Long Term Care COVID-19 Toolkit
Purpose	To share resources developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health in response to COVID-19
Status:	current

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