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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared a downloadable PDF of the questions within the Infection Control and Vaccination Status Survey that was sent out earlier this week. Since the online survey does not permit you to save and return, reviewing the questions ahead of time may make it easier to have all your necessary data when you complete the survey. If you have not already done so, please enter your responses online.

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The Office of Developmental Program’s (ODP) Technology Taskforce has published its Technology Today: Volume 7 January 2024 newsletter. The purpose of the newsletter is to seek out methods of supporting individuals with disabilities, family members, and providers with resources, events, and other important updates in the assistive technology world. This includes compilations of resources that support individuals through technology with software, hardware, funding, programs, and information as well as recommendations for starting your supportive technology journey.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-019. This announcement is directed at all ODP Service Providers who employed Direct Service Professionals (DSP) in 2023. The purpose of the announcement is to inform service providers of ODP’s preparation to open the 2023 NCI® State of the Workforce (SoTW) Survey portal. Please view the announcement and survey reference for information on completing the survey.

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The Office of Developmental Program (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-018. The purpose of this announcement is to inform all interested parties that rolling HCSIS data fixes will be performed starting February 8, 2024, to adjust ISPs to support the transition from Palco, Inc. to the new statewide Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Financial Management Services (FMS) organization, Public Partnership LLC (PPL). Please view the communication for important details about the transition to PPL.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I), Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), is looking for a partner to deliver and manage their InVEST Project services in the eastern region of Pennsylvania. The federally funded InVEST Project (Grant # H421D220003) will assist individuals with disabilities in finding fulfilling jobs in their communities while meeting the unique workforce needs of green and transportation-related industries.

If you’re interested in applying, visit PA eMarketplace.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared the attached communication, ODPANN 24-017: Open for Public Comment: Proposed Waiver Amendments for One-Time Workforce Recovery Supplemental Payments. The purpose of this communication is to announce that proposed amendments to the Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), Community Living, and Adult Autism Waivers are available for public review and comment. There is a 30-day public comment period that starts on February 3, 2024, and ends on March 4, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

Comments: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the proposed waiver amendments as outlined below. Comments received by 11:59 pm on March 4, 2024, will be reviewed and considered for revisions to the waiver amendments submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Comments and requests for copies of this notice and documents should be addressed to: Julie Mochon Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs, 625 Forster Street, Room 510, Harrisburg, PA 17120.

Comments and requests for copies of this notice and documents may also be submitted to ODP via email. Comments submitted should use subject header ”Waiver Comments.”

Contact: Questions about this communication should be directed to this email address.

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A Request for Proposals (Solicitation/Project#:6100060351) for a single contract in the eastern region of Pennsylvania with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) for the PA SWTCIE Grant’s InVEST Project has been issued. Interested parties should access information regarding this opportunity on the PA eMarketplace website.

The InVEST Project is seeking to increase competitive integrated employment outcomes for individuals who are engaged, or are considering engagement, in subminimum wage employment. The project is funded through the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment Grant, a federal model demonstration grant from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (PR Award # H421D220003).

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-015.The purpose of this communication is to provide guidance for implementing changes to assistive technology and remote supports in the amendments to the Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) and Adult Autism Waivers. View the announcement and the forms below for details.

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