Individual & Families

Individuals and Families

Welcome to MyODP, the learning management system which hosts training and resources developed by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP).

This site has been designed so that ODP’s materials are available to individuals and families, including accessibility features and Google Translate.

How to Get Started

• Sign in as a Guest or Set Up an Account

  • You can view the trainings and resources hosted on this site without having to create an account.

  • Creating an account is free and simple. One of the main benefits of creating an account is that you will receive important announcements and other ODP communications directly.

  • If you are an individual or family member who is also a professional who needs to complete training for credit, you can create one account for both roles.

• Search using Key Words: Use the Search tab to see what ODP trainings and resources are available for the topics that you are interested in.

• Need Help? Contact the MyODP Help Desk for support using this site.  

What information can I find on this site, and where can I find it?

While the majority of the trainings, resources and communications hosted on this site have been developed for professionals who support participants within one or more of ODP’s programs, anyone can review the information, including individuals and families.

Here are a few suggested training and resources:

Communication

• Communication Supports and Services Bulletin (pdf)

• Everyone Has Something to Say (pdf)

• ODP Deaf Services Overview (course)

• Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT) (link)

Employment

• PA ODP & the SELN Employment Resources (link)

• Promoting Self-Determination to Achieve More Positive Employment and Community Inclusion Outcomes (video)

• Social Security - The Red Book (link)

Health & Wellness

• Common Chronic Health Conditions (course)

• Dental Health for Individuals with Disabilities (course)

• Giving Medication at Home (course)

• Healthy Aging: Overview - Lesson 1 (course)

• Healthy Aging: Highlighted Topics - Lesson 2 (course)

• Incident Management Family Guide (pdf)

• Right to be Free from Abuse Handout (pdf)

• Surrogate Health Care Decision Making (course)

• Target Symptoms of Mental Illness vs. Challenging Behavior (course)

• Understanding Trauma-Informed Care and Stressful Life Events (course)

Self Determination

• Dual Diagnosis in the U.S. - Past, Present and Future (course)

• Empowerment of Autistic Adults through Innovations in Resource Enhancement, Service System Development, and Public Policy Part 1 (video)

• Empowerment of Autistic Adults through Innovations in Resource Enhancement, Service System Development, and Public Policy Part 2 (video)

• Find, Choose, & Keep Great DSPs - a toolkit for people with disabilities (pdf)

*Please cite the authors when using for non-personal use by sharing, posting or quoting.

• PA Able Savings Program Webinar - 5/25/17 (video)
  (Q&A Word document)

• PA Guide to Participant Directed Services (PDS) (pdf)

• Strategies and Tools to Foster Advocacy Skills in Adults with ASD (video)

• Self-Determination: A Gateway to a Better Future (video)

• The Right to Eat Donuts & Take a Nap (video)

• What are Participant-Directed Services? Quick Guide (pdf)

• With A Voice Comes Understanding Part 1 - 1997 (YouTube)

*This video contains references to outdated MR language and should be viewed for historical purposes only.

• With A Voice Comes Understanding Part 2 - 1997 (YouTube)

*This video contains references to outdated MR language and should be viewed for historical purposes only.

Supporting Families

• Community of Practice for Supporting Families (webpage)

• Charting the LifeCourse webcast series (course)

• Find, Choose, & Keep Great DSPs - a toolkit for families (pdf)

*Please cite the authors when using for non-personal use by sharing, posting or quoting.

• First Look Training (video)

• LifeCourse Tools (link)

• Lifespan Perspectives on Parental Stress, Coping and Resilience (video)

• National Community of Practice: Supporting Families (link)

• PA Community of Practice: One Sheet (pdf)

• Overview of FREDLA’s Parent Peer Support (PPS) Practice Model (video)

• Research-Based Strategies for Supporting Siblings of Individuals with ASD (video)

• Second Look: Adults with Autism Training (video)

• The College of Direct Support Flyer (pdf)

Transitioning

• #ASD Next (link)

• PA Secondary Transition Guide (link)

• PATTAN Planning for the Future Checklist (link)

• Promoting Successful Transition to Adulthood for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (video)

• Transition to Self-Support Part 1 (video)

• Transition to Self-Support Part 2 (video)

• Understanding the Transition to Adulthood for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (video)