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Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 26, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-043: Open for Public Comment: Proposed Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Waiver Amendments and Rates for Select Services in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to announce that the proposed amendments to the Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), Community Living, and Adult Autism Waivers and proposed rates for select services are available for public review and comment. There is a 30-day public comment period that starts on May 27, 2023 and ends on June 27, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 24, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 20-114 UPDATE: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Modifications to Medication Administration Course Requirements as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Purpose	Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in distributing the attached communication: ODPANN 20-114 Reissue COVID-19 FAQ About Modifications to MedAdmin Requirements. The purpose of this communication is to provide updated information regarding that “Training for non-oral routes of medication administration that is permitted to be provided by a certified trainer can be conducted remotely using video telecommunication technology until November 11, 2023, but must be live, not recorded.”
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 23, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-042: Open for Public Comment: Concept Paper on Selective Contracting for Residential and Supports Coordination Services
Purpose	To announce a 45-day public comment period on the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) proposal to implement Selective Contracting for Residential and Supports Coordination (SC) services. Public comment will be accepted until 11:59pm on July 10, 2023.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 22, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	SAVE THE DATE: Pennsylvania 2023 Lifesharing Conference - October 23 and 24 - Eden Resort Lancaster
Purpose	Family Friendly, Training Hours, Sponsorship and Presenter Opportunities, Exhibit Hall, Excellence in Lifesharing Award Ceremony, and so much more!
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 16, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-041: Max Number of Hours per Week of InHome and CS Companion Services that Relatives and Legal Guardians May Provide
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing announcement ODPANN 23-041 Max Number of Hours per Week of InHome and CS Companion Services that Relatives and Legal Guardians May Provide. The purpose of this announcement is to: • Notify stakeholders of the restoration of the maximum number of hours per week of In-Home and Community Support and/or Companion services that multiple relatives and legal guardians may provide, effective November 11, 2023. • Clarify the maximum number of hours per week of In-Home and Community Support and/or Companion services that relatives and legal guardians may provide.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 16, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP June 2023 Training Calendar
Purpose	The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the ODP External Training Calendar for June, 2023.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 15, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	UPDATED ODP Announcement 23-040: FY23-24 Renewal Guidance
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing announcement ODPANN 23-040 FY23-24 Renewal Guidance. This communication will provide guidance for the FY 2023-2024 renewal period. The following topical areas will be addressed in this communication: • Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ending • Leap Year • Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) Cap Exceptions • Waiver Rate Load • Needs Level/Needs Group Clean-up • Variance Process for Established Service Requirements • Consolidated Waiver Fee Schedule Residential Rate Exceptions • Reserve to Encumbrance • Resources
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 10, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	2023 Orchid Phoenix Call for Participants
Purpose	The 2023 Orchid Phoenix VTTX will be a group discussion based and mediator facilitated exercise that will focus on four key target capabilities: Planning, Operational Coordination, Situational Awareness, and Critical Transportation.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 10, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-039: Guidance Staff Reporting of COVID-19 has been Discontinued
Purpose	To notify all providers that Staff reporting of COVID-19 has been discontinued. This communication will obsolete COVID ODPANN 20-099.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 10, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-025 UPDATE: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Guidance for Returning to or Discharge from Community Participation Support (CPS) Services
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing an updated version of ODPANN 23-025: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Guidance for Returning to or Discharge from Community Participation Support Services. This update provides guidance for individuals who previously indicated they wanted to resume CPS services but have not yet continued with the service. Please review the announcement for additional information.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 5, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-038: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Clinical Triage & Referral Process
Purpose	To announce the new Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) clinical referral process for the AAW effective May 15, 2023.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 4, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Wants Feedback from Self Advocates and Families!
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) 2023 Supporting Families Survey is now available! We're letting individual and family stakeholders know the survey is available and providing them with information on how to access it. The survey may be completed in a number of ways: • Digital Version - This could be emailed and includes the link to the survey as well as the QR code to access the survey • Printable Version - This could be printed and mailed and includes the QR code to access the survey • Texting - the QR code itself could also be texted by itself; the information on the flyers is included on the first page of the survey For Those Who Need Help Taking the Survey Both flyers explain how to request help taking the survey by sending an email to ra-pwodp_outreach@pa.gov. Once a request is received, the person will be called by a member of the PA Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families Leadership Team. They will be asked the questions over the phone, and the person assisting will enter their responses. This is a great opportunity for people who have limited or no access to the internet. The survey was developed by the PA Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families Leadership Team as the measure for our Quality Management Plan for Supporting Families. The results of the 2021 Survey showed that 70% of families have the information and support that they need when and how they need it. In 2023, we hope to learn more about how people want to receive support and topics of information across all life domains that people would find helpful. It is hoped that this survey will help ODP, Supports Coordinators and Organizations as well as Administrative Entities to know more about how to support people in the context of their families. If you would like further information about the CoP for Supporting Families or the Quality Management Plan and/or survey, please contact Candida Walton at cawalton@pa.gov.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	May 3, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-037 June 2023 CI Forum Announcement
Purpose	To communicate to the above entities that Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will be facilitating Forums for Certified Investigators (CIs) and others involved in the incident investigation process, and to announce the posting of Q & A Documents from past CI Forums on myODP.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 28, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	MyODP News Online Digest - April 28, 2023
Purpose	Welcome to MyODP News Online Digest, a virtual publication from the Office of Developmental Programs. For complete stories, please visit MyODP News Online Story suggestions and/or comments may be sent to: ra-pwmyodp@pa.gov.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 26, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Supports Broker Recertification Registration Flyer
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has contracted with the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University to present virtual Supports Broker Re-Certification Training.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 25, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Registration Now Open: Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series Session June 1, 2023 1 PM - 4 PM
Purpose	Licensed behavioral health clinicians are often contacted when individuals with IDD present with “behavioral” issues or needs and requests for clinical supports, or treatment are typically made with these contacts/referrals. This presentation will provide guidance on modifications to traditional behavioral health interventions including several evidenced-based practices to increase the access and effectiveness of these treatment approaches for individuals with IDD. Information on Louisiana’s approach to developing tools to share information and provide education to clinicians will also be included along with general resources and tips for enhancing the ability to engage with individuals with disabilities and their families throughout the therapeutic interaction from appointment contact through treatment.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 24, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Residential Vacancies Report 4-20-23
Purpose	The latest Residential Vacancies Report for Administrative Entities (AEs) and Supports Coordinators (SCs) is now available on MyODP at the following link: April Residential Vacancies Report. The latest Residential Vacancy Report reflects residential vacancies reported by providers throughout the Commonwealth as of April 20, 2023.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 21, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families Administrative Entities Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 22-036: Guidance: Life Sharing for Individuals with a Medically Complex Condition
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-036: Guidance: Life Sharing for Individuals with a Medically Complex Condition. Effective June 1, 2022, the approved waiver amendments included expanded eligibility for individuals with a medically complex condition. The Consolidated Waiver amendment specifically included new qualification criteria for Life Sharing providers that render services to individuals with a medically complex condition. This announcement provides additional details on those qualification criteria. Please review the attached announcement for further information and detail.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 20, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Reminder - 2023 Dual Diagnosis Conference Registration is Open
Purpose	The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), invites you to participate in the statewide Dual Diagnosis Conference being held virtually on May 18, 2023. Certificates of Attendance will be provided after the Conference. Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits and National Association of Social Workers (NASW) continuing education units (CEUs)* have been applied for. More information will be posted on the Dual Diagnosis Conference website.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 17, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Training Calendar May 2023
Purpose	The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the ODP External Training Calendar for May, 2023.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 17, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	ODP's Technology Task Force Seeking Input From Providers
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) Technology Task Force is seeking input from providers about the use of Remote Supports, Assistive Technology, Teleservices, and Video Monitoring. The information collected will develop baseline data and inform future decisions related to supportive technology. This brief survey should take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Please include information for all individuals served and for all service locations throughout your organization. Once collected, ODP plans to publish the results for all stakeholders.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 14, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-035: 2023 Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Manual Now Available
Purpose	To communicate the availability of the 2023 CIPR Process Manual.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 10, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	Supports Coordinator (SC) First Year Training Plan
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has started the process to update and restructure ODP’s required SC Orientation Training Curriculum. The new training plan identifies requirements and recommendations for SC Orientation and First Year Training for SCs. The revised SC Training Plan applies to all SCs including those supporting individuals receiving services under the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW). In addition, there is required waiver-specific content. In the revised model, training is provided by ODP and the SCO, as identified. The revisions and full implementation of the revised SC Orientation and First Year Training Plan will be accomplished in stages. Please review the attachment for the updated SC First Year Training Plan.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 7, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-034: 2023 Administrative Review Process Manual Now Available
Purpose	To communicate the availability of the updated 2023 Administrative Review Process Manual
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 7, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Community of Practice for Supporting Families Supports' Coordinator April Tip of the Month
Purpose	Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to help SCs fill their buckets to better help them in supporting individuals and families. The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the Supporting Families’ Supports Coordination Innovation Workgroup.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 2, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Reminder: Registration is Open: Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) 2023 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Virtual Seminar
Purpose	Through research and experience we have learned that implementing the right tools can help us be better supporters for people on the autism spectrum. But what are those tools? How do you know what the needs are so you can begin to gather effective resources? This year’s ODP training needs survey asked you to share the top areas of need that people on the autism spectrum experience.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	April 2, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Reminder: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Regional Employment Symposiums: Opening the Door to Employment for People with Disabilities
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is inviting leadership professionals from: Administrative Entities (AEs), Support Coordination Organizations (SCOs), Providers of Supported Employment Services and Day Habilitation, and Providers of Community Participation Support (CPS) to attend a 1-day Employment Symposium.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 31, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-033: Quality Assessment & Improvement (QA&I) Individual Interviews Report for Interim Year 1 (FY 20-21) and Interim Year 2 (FY 21-22)
Purpose	This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) communication announces the release of the Quality Assessment and Improvement (QA&I) Individual Interviews Report for Interim Year 1 (IY1) and Interim Year 2 (IY2) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 and (FY) 2021- 2022.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 31, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	AAW Employment Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	AAW QUARTERLY INCIDENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT MEETING April 2023
Purpose	These meetings will be held for all Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) providers and Support Coordinators (SC) providing AAW services. Pam Treadway and Heather Easley will facilitate these meetings with the intent to provide updates on incident and risk management related activities, share AAW data, inform providers of any upcoming changes, review ODP expectations, etc. Providers will be able to network with one another and ask questions directly to BSASP.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 31, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities
Name / Link:	Administrative Entity (AE) Delegated Function Survey
Purpose	ODP is seeking information on Administrative Entity contracted, delegated or purchased functions. Please answer questions for each delegated entity you are contracting with or purchasing administrative services from
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 31, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Connecting 4 Employment Spring 2023 Flyer
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached #Connecting4Employment Spring 2023 Flyer. The flyer includes pertinent dates and information for the #Connecting4Employment Spring events. Please review and share.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 29, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODPANN 23-032 Residential Individual Support Plan (ISP) Virtual Training for Administrative Entity (AE) ISP Reviewers
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-032 Residential Individual Support Plan (ISP) Virtual Training for Administrative Entity (AE) ISP Reviewers. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the three half-day virtual training sessions regarding implementation of the Residential ISP Staffing approach for AE staff. Please review the attached communication for access to these email accounts.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 27, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-031: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Resource Accounts
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-031 Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Resource Accounts. The purpose of this announcement is to inform stakeholders of the availability of email accounts that they can access directly to address questions and issues that may arise through the use of various ODP services. Please review the attached communication for access to these email accounts.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 22, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Statewide Positive Practices & Approaches Meeting April 2023
Purpose	The Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) host a quarterly Statewide Positive Approaches & Practices Meeting. This meeting aims to provide the most recent research and resources for people with mental health and behavioral challenges, intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities to live an everyday life.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 22, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	One Page Reference for Supports Coordination (SC) Billing for Cross-Systems Meetings
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached One Page Reference for Supports Coordination (Sc) Billing for Cross-Systems Meetings. The reference document was developed to help Supports Coordinators in determining when to bill for a multi-agency meeting. Please review and share.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 22, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	SAU1 Events Flyer April 2023
Purpose	Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in widely sharing the SAU1 April Virtual Events Calendar. The calendar is attached for your convenience.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 21, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-020: 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide Updated
Purpose	To announce further formatting and content updates to 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide released on February 15th, 2023.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 15, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) April External Training and Events Calendar
Purpose	The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the ODP External Training Calendar for April, 2023.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 13, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-030: Open for Public Comment: Proposed Revision to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Initiative for Supporting Individuals and Families
Purpose	To announce a 30-day public comment period on a proposal to expand funding made available to Administrative Entities (AEs)/Counties to support individuals and families on the waiting list to allow for pursuit of innovative strategies to provide alternatives to Community Participation Support (CPS) services.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 13, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Employment Regional Symposiums: Opening the Door to Employment for People with Disabilities
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is inviting leadership professionals from: Administrative Entities (AEs), Support Coordination Organizations (SCOs), Providers of Supported Employment Services and Day Habilitation, and Providers of Community Participation Support (CPS) to attend a 1-day Employment Symposium. These Symposiums will be held regionally across the Commonwealth on April 25, May 4, and May 12 from 10 AM to 3 PM with a boxed lunch provided.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 13, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers AAW Employment Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	Office of Developmental Programs Announcement 23-001 Update: Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication update: ODPANN 23-001 Update: Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments. Also included as an attachment is an Excel spreadsheet showing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Expansion and Recovery Baseline Data (CPS and Employment). The purpose of the announcement is to provide additional information about how ODP utilizes American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as part of the ongoing systemic recovery of services for people with an intellectual disability and autism. All updates are in red. Please review the announcement and attachment for updated information.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 10, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-029: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Annual Data Report
Purpose	This ODP communication announces the release of the FY 2021-2022 Annual Data Report.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 7, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-028: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) 2022 Annual Waiting List Report
Purpose	This ODP communication announces the release of the Annual Waiting List Report 2022.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 7, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Save the Date! Office of Developmental Programs' 2023 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Virtual Seminar
Purpose	Through research and experience we have learned that implementing the right tools can help us be better supporters for people on the autism spectrum. But what are those tools? How do you know what the needs are so you can begin to gather effective resources? This year’s ODP training needs survey asked you to share the top areas of need that people on the autism spectrum experience. As a response to the survey, this seminar will provide a deeper look into a variety of priority areas including communication, mental health, online safety, and family systems that impact everyday life. We will invite you to join in the conversation and share your experiences, successes, and resources. Together we will expand our understanding of key challenges that people are facing and brainstorm multiple ways to provide effective and meaningful supports.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 6, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-026: REGISTRATION OPEN! Supports Broker Re-Certification Virtual Training
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has contracted with the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University to present virtual Supports Broker Re-Certification Training sessions occurring between March 15 – June 21, 2023. Re-certification is now required for currently certified supports brokers in Pennsylvania. If you were certified on or before 12/31/2020, you must participate in a virtual re-certification course by June 30, 2023. Please review the attached flyer for further information on how to register.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 5, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	AAW Supports Coordinators AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-027: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Removal of Residential Habilitation - Life Sharing Ineligible Rate
Purpose	To announce to interested parties that the Residential Habilitation (Life Sharing) Ineligible Rate will be removed from the AAW effective July 1, 2023.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 3, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2023
Purpose	March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Please help the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) share the proclamation signed by Governor Josh Shapiro that celebrates the many accomplishments and contributions of people with developmental disabilities.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 3, 2023
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 23-025: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Guidance for Returning to Discharge from Community Participation Support (CPS) Services
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 22-025: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Guidance for Returning to Discharge from Community Participation Support (CPS) Services. The announcement provides guidance on a person-centered process to discuss and begin planning for a return to, or discharge from, CPS services for those individuals who previously indicated that they wanted to continue to receive CPS but have not yet chosen to resume the service. Please review the announcement for additional information and detail.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	March 3, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Supports Brokers All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Supports Broker Recertification 2023 Flyer
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has contracted with the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University to present virtual Supports Broker Re-Certification Training sessions occurring between March 15 – June 21, 2023. Re-certification is now required for currently certified supports brokers in Pennsylvania. If you were certified on or before 12/31/2020, you must participate in a virtual re-certification course by June 30, 2023. Please review the attached flyer for further information on how to register.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 27, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-024: Incident Management (IM) Training Available on MyODP
Purpose	ODP and the Columbus Organization are pleased to announce the release of a new Incident Management (IM) training series on the MyODP website. The course, Leadership’s Role in Reporting, Investigating, and Responding to Incidents, focuses on the responsibility of leaders for the overall implementation of a high-quality Incident Management system that effectively protects the health and safety of individuals and aligns with the requirements set forth in Incident Management Bulletin 00-21-02
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 24, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	SAU1 March Events Flyer
Purpose	SAU1's mission is to support the self advocacy of people with disabilities for positive impact in our communities and in people’s lives.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 22, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-023: Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ending on May 11, 2023
Purpose	To announce that the Federal COVID-19 public health emergency ends on May 11, 2023, and to provide general information about how this will impact the delivery of services through the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP).
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 19, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-022: Now Available: The General Stakeholder Waiver Renewal Webinar Recording
Purpose	This communication’s purpose is to inform all interested parties that the recording of the General Stakeholder Waiver Renewal webinar is available on MyODP. Major changes approved in the Consolidated, P/FDS and Community Living waiver renewals are discussed within the recording
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 17, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Supports Brokers All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Project ECHO at Penn State College of Medicine
Purpose	Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training (ASERT) and the Penn State College of Medicine invites direct support staff and their supervisors to register for a no-cost, training-hour eligible continuing education course. Project ECHO is an evidence based approach to continuing education and tele-mentoring that leverages the power of sharing knowledge across miles and across disciplines.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 15, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) March External Training and Events Calendar March 2023
Purpose	The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the ODP External Training Calendar for March, 2023.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 15, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	MyODP 6400 Regular Compliance Guide (RCG) February 14 2023
Purpose	This guide has been developed to provide clear explanations of the regulatory requirements of Chapter 6400 to help providers provide safe environments and effective services to individuals through regulatory compliance and to help regulators protect individuals by conducting consistent and comprehensive inspections. I
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 15, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide – Record of Change February 14, 2023 Edition
Purpose	This guide contains the most recent change listings for the Regulatory Compliance Guide (RCG) for February 2023
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 15, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-019: COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PPE) Ending May 11
Purpose	To advise all stakeholders that the COVID-19 PHE is officially ending May 11, 2023. All provisions made under Appendix K will expire on November 11, 2023
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 15, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-020: 23-020: 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide (RCG) Update
Purpose	To announce the release of an updated version of the 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 14, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers AAW SSD/Systematic Skill Building Providers Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-018: Request for an Exception of Established Service Limits Within the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-018: Request for an Exception of Established Service Limits Within the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW). The announcement provides updates to the AAW policy and procedures to request an exception of an established service limit and the process for which it will be reviewed. These changes were made based on amendments to the AAW that went into effect January 1, 2023. Please review the announcement for additional information.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 14, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers AAW Employment Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-001 UPDATE: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication update: ODPANN 23-001 Update: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments and accompanying attachment. This announcement provides updated information about ODP’s initiative to utilize up to $40 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as part of the ongoing systemic recovery of services for people with an intellectual disability and autism (ID/A). Please review the announcement for additional information.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 13, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	ODPANN 23-017: Provider Qualifications, Provider Enrollment, and Revisions to Individual Support Plans (ISPs)
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 22-017: Provider Qualifications, Provider Enrollment, and Revisions to Individual Support Plans (ISPs). The announcement provides additional guidance about requirements for the new Remote Supports service definition approved in the Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), and Community Living waiver renewals and the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) amendment. Please review the announcement for additional details and information.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 8, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-016: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) to Participate in the 2022 National Core Indicators® (NCI) State of the Workforce (SoTW) Survey
Purpose	ODP requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 22-016: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) to Participate in the 2022 National Core Indicators® (NCI) State of the Workforce (SoTW) Survey. The announcement is to inform providers who employ Direct Service Professionals that ODP will again be participating in the SoTW survey. Providers are encouraged to participate in the survey when invited. Please review the announcement for additional details.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 8, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Special Education 101 YouTube Presentation and Supporting Links
Purpose	The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) is pleased to share with you resources available through PDE. The Special Education 101 presentation available through the YouTube link is a great overview for all human service staff who in a variety of capacities serve children and their families. The links to supporting documents and required forms are also helpful resources for your staff as they support children in their educational journey.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 8, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-015: Guidance for the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program Enrollment Process
Purpose	To outline the policy and procedures for AEs to identify individuals who are being enrolled in the Consolidated Waiver and meet the criteria to enroll in the MFP program.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 8, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-012 Updated: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Information Table Reissued
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached update to ODPANN 23-012: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Information Table Reissued. NOTE: This announcement and attachment have been updated to correct typos in the original Provider Information Table. Rates for Remote Day Habilitation (procedure codes W0065 and W0066) and Specialized Skill Development: Behavioral Specialist (procedure code 96171) have been corrected in the updated Provider Information Table. Please use the updated copy in place of the original.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 8, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	One-on-One Incident Management Virtual Office Hours (VOH) - Now Scheduling
Purpose	Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) and Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) providers are invited to sign up for a scheduled one-on-one VOH session to discuss incident management topics with ODP-BSASP.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 7, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-013 Now Available: Pennsylvania's Heightened Scrutiny Locations Submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-013: Now Available: Pennsylvania’s Heightened Scrutiny Locations Submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The announcement details the review process that will occur now that Pennsylvania’s heightened scrutiny locations have been submitted to CMS. Please review the announcement for additional details.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 7, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	AAW Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-014: Supports Intensity Scale -Adult (SIS-A) and Pennsylvania (PA) Supplement Assessments – Supports Coordination (SC) Participation and Scheduling Guidance
Purpose	The purpose of this communication is to provide new guidance to SCOs on Supports Coordinators’ (SC) participation in the SIS-ATM and PA Supplement assessments, as well as clarification and new guidance on virtual assessments. This announcement obsoletes ODP Announcement 22-090
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 6, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	PA Family Network Emergency Preparedness Summits- New Date and Location Added!
Purpose	Join SUMMITS unique to your region and learn how to prepare for all types of emergencies from your LOCAL experts
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 6, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-007: Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) System Enhancements and Upcoming Training Opportunities
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) wishes to remind Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers that the Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) system enhancement training opportunities are available to assist you in learning about system updates that were made in January. Please review the training opportunities and register for these free sessions.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 3, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	AAW Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators Supports Brokers All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-011 Supports' Broker Recertification Training
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-011: Supports’ Broker Recertification Training. The purpose of this announcement is to advise Supports’ Brokers that ODP’s Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), and Community Living (CL) Waiver renewals effective January 1, 2023, require that Support Service Professionals/Supports Brokers must successfully complete a Supports Broker Certification program provided by ODP or its designee every three years following initial certification. This is a program specifically developed for recertification and is separate from the original certification training. Training dates and recertification requirements are provided in the announcement. Please review for additional information.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 2, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-010: Registration Now Open for March Certified Investigator (CI) Forum How to Access CI Forum Question Answer (QA) Documents
Purpose	To communicate to the above entities that Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will be facilitating Forums for Certified Investigators (CIs) and others involved in the incident investigation process, and to announce the posting of Q & A Documents from past CI Forums on MyODP.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 1, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 22-108 Update: Required Provider Qualification (PQ) Training on Common Health Conditions That May Be Associated with Preventable Deaths
Purpose	The purpose of this announcement is to provide updated guidance and information relating to a qualification requirement that has been added to the Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing, and Supported Living services (“residential services”). The updated guidance reflects a change from the original accepted training related to this requirement. Changes are highlighted in red throughout the announcement to provide easy identification.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 1, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	Community of Practice for Supporting Families Supports Coordinators' (SCs) Tip of the Month
Purpose	Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to help SCs fill their buckets to better help them in supporting individuals and families.  The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the Supporting Families’ Supports Coordination Innovation Workgroup.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 1, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-012: Adult Autism Waiver Provider Information Table Reissued
Purpose	The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-012 Adult Autism Waiver Provider Information Table Reissued. The purpose of this communication is to announce to interested parties that the most recent version of the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Information Table is now published.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 1, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	PAFN February Waiver Basics Workshops
Purpose	- - Waiver Basics Workshops Join the PA Family Network in this 2-part workshop to learn how waivers can support your loved one. Target Audience: Families with individuals just entering the system
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 1, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	PAFN February Training: Trauma and Uncertainty
Purpose	It is natural to feel overwhelmed during a crisis. This workshop will be led by Family Advisors who are trained in trauma and will lead you through the emotions to a plan
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	February 1, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	PAFN February Training: Advanced Waiver Workshops
Purpose	Join the PA Family Network Advisors in this 2-part workshop which will expand in more detail what was presented in the Waiver Basics (101) Workshops and how waivers can support your loved one.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 26, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	SAU1 Event Flyer February 2023
Purpose	Please share widely!
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 25, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families AAW Employment Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers
Name / Link:	Launch Survey for Providers of Employment Services
Purpose	ODP and OVR invite provider agencies enrolled to deliver the following services to complete the survey: Supported Employment Advanced Supported Employment/Customized Employment And/or Pre-Employment Transition Services.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 25, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	January 2023 Technology Task Force Newsletter
Purpose	Start the new year with ODP's third edition of Technology Today! The goal of this newsletter is to share information that lead to further support for individuals and families with varying disabilities.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 23, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-009: MyODP Redesigned Navigation Now Live
Purpose	To announce that MyODP’s redesigned navigation structure is now live. Resource pages now reside on Home.MyODP.org without the need for login. MyODP.org will continue to host all Trainings and role-specific resources that require login.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 17, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-007: Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) System Enhancements and Upcoming Training Opportunities
Purpose	To provide information about EIM system enhancements, available resources, and upcoming training opportunities related to the January 14, 2023, EIM implementation of Medication Error Report changes, the Medication Error Visual Analytic Dashboard, and Medication Error Canned Report.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 17, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) Providers Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Providers Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	Quarterly Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Incident and Risk Management Meeting
Purpose	These meetings will be held for all Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) providers and Support Coordinators (SC) providing AAW services.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 17, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-008 - Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Amendment Approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Purpose	To inform all interested stakeholders that the amendment to the AAW has been approved by the CMS.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 13, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	AAW Supports Coordinators All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	Supports Coordinators (SCs) Tip of the Month
Purpose	Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to help SCs fill their buckets to better help them in supporting individuals and families.  The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the Supporting Families’ Supports Coordination Innovation Workgroup.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 11, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Use of Sanctions and Enforcement Actions to Compel Compliance
Purpose	Today from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Ron Melusky will be sharing with us about the use of sanctions and enforcement actions to compel compliance.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 10, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-005: Notice of a Change to the Federal Reimbursement of Transportation Costs Effective January 1, 2023
Purpose	The United States General Services Administration announced a change to the Transportation Mile reimbursement rate, procedure code W7271, beginning January 1, 2023. The new rate is $0.655 per mile. This communication provides notice of the rate change, as well as provides instruction for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) on how to add transportation mileage to the vendor screen. It also instructs direct service providers on how to submit claim adjustments, if applicable
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 10, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-006: Quality Management (QM) Recertification for Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) QM Certificate Holders
Purpose	Those who achieved QM certification/recertification during calendar year 2021 must recertify by December 31, 2023.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 10, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	MyODP News Spotlight January 11 2023
Purpose	For complete stories, please visit MyODP News Online Story suggestions and/or comments may be sent to: ra-pwmyodp@pa.gov. US
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 9, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	AAW Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-004: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Provides Written Notice of AAW SCO Requalification Requirements
Purpose	To inform all AAW SCOs, whose last digit of their Master Provider Index (MPI) number is 6, 7, 8, or 9, as well as new SCOs who enrolled in the AAW during fiscal year 2021-2022, that they must submit their qualification documentation to the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) between February 1, 2023, through March 31, 2023.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 9, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Intellectual Disability/Autism Supports Coordinators Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) 2023 State of the State with Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens
Purpose	This session will focus on system resources, upcoming initiatives, and post-pandemic planning efforts.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 6, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities AAW Employment Providers All Interested Parties Intellectual Disability Providers Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-001: Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments
Purpose	To provide information about the Office of Developmental Programs’ initiative to utilize up to $40 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as part of the ongoing systemic recovery of services for people with an intellectual disability and autism.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 6, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	ODP Announcement 23-005: Notice of Change to Federal Reimbursement of Transportation Costs Effective January 1 2023
Purpose	The United States General Services Administration announced a change to the Transportation Mile reimbursement rate, procedure code W7271, beginning January 1, 2023. The new rate is $0.655 per mile. This communication provides notice of the rate change, as well as provides instruction for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) on how to add transportation mileage to the vendor screen. It also instructs direct service providers on how to submit claim adjustments, if applicable.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 4, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Training Needs Survey
Purpose	To better support professionals assisting individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), and the Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training Collaborative (ASERT) want to learn more about the training needs of professionals. The data collected from this survey will be used by ODP to inform trainings to reflect the needs of provider and professional organizations throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	January 3, 2023
Type:	General
Audience:	Administrative Entities Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinators
Name / Link:	Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Spotlight - Winter 2022 Issue
Purpose	Please assist the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in sharing the attached informational flyer: ODP’s Division of Quality Management’s QM Spotlight, the third in a series of quarterly publications intended to shine the light on ODP’s revised Quality Management Plan & Action Plan Review Checklist. Administrative Entities (AEs), Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs), Providers, Quality Assessment and Improvement (QA&I) reviewers, and anyone who reviews QM plans – including their own – should reference this information as they develop/evaluate QM plans.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	December 29, 2022
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	PA Family Network (PAFN): Advanced Waiver Workshops
Purpose	Join the PA Family Network Advisors in this 2-part workshop which will expand in more detail what was presented in the Waiver Basics (101) Workshops and how waivers can support your loved one.
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	December 29, 2022
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	PAFN Event: Emergency Preparedness: Re-Engagement and Readiness
Purpose	What is Emergency Preparedness really? It’s not just about hurricanes and floods! How do we prepare for future crisis? Why is this information important for all people, but especially for those living with ID/A?
Status:	current

Issued By:	Office of Developmental Programs
Issue Date:	December 29, 2022
Type:	General
Audience:	Individuals and Families All Interested Parties
Name / Link:	Family Forum Updates
Purpose	Join our FOCUS GROUP to give The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) feedback on telehealth!
Status:	current

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