The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-076. This announcement informs all stakeholders that the 2023–2024 IM4Q Statewide Report and Facts and Resources for People with Disabilities, Family Members, and Advocates, has been added to the IM4Q section at MyODP’s website. Please review the announcement for information on how to access these reports.
Beyond Inclusion: Thriving in the Community
September 30 – October 1, 2025
Hosted Virtually
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (PATC). The virtual conference will be hosted on September 30 and October 1. The theme for this year’s conference is Beyond Inclusion: Thriving in the Community. PATC will include presentations and panels from subject matter experts, providers, self-advocates, and families. This conference provides professionals working directly with individuals with autism across the lifespan with tools, strategies, and resources to help provide the most effective support.
Who Should Attend:
Professionals looking to increase their knowledge of and/or ability to support individuals with autism across the spectrum and the lifespan. PATC welcomes all professionals supporting individuals with autism in Pennsylvania, in all systems.
Register and Learn More:
*Please note: You may be prompted to create a MyODP account before you can register for the conference.
Call for Artists:
PATC is pleased to invite artists on the autism spectrum to exhibit their artwork virtually during the conference. They are looking for artists on the autism spectrum to showcase their art in a virtual “art gallery.” Artwork includes:
The art show will consist of artwork supplied by artists and will be linked to ODP’s website.
If you are interested in exhibiting your work, please submit your work here.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared an important announcement from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Manual Resuscitator Recall: SunMed Holdings, LLC Removes Adult Manual Resuscitator Devices Due to Incorrect Assembly of B/V Filter
SunMed Holdings, LLC is recalling this product due to a manufacturing issue where the B/V filter was assembled onto the patient port instead of the exhalation port. This incorrect configuration may result in a delay in therapy during emergency use.
The use of the affected product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including lack of oxygen to the body (hypoxia), build-up of carbon dioxide in the blood (hypercapnia), organ failure, and death.
There have been no reported injuries. There have been no reports of death.
Device Use
The manual resuscitator is used to provide emergency respiratory support to adult patients. It includes a face mask, bag reservoir, filter, manometer, and oxygen tubing, and is used during situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure to manually deliver breaths.
Affected Product
What to Do
On May 1, 2025, SunMed Holdings, LLC sent all affected customers an Urgent Medical Device Recall notice recommending the following actions:
Refer to the FDA Original Press Release for instructions on requesting a replacement and additional information.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-075. This announcement informs stakeholders of the submission of amendments to the Targeted Support Management State Plan, 1915(b)(4) Waiver, Consolidated Waiver, Community Living Waiver, and Person/Family Directed Support Waiver (P/FDS) to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the availability of supporting publications.
Links are provided throughout the announcement to the waiver amendment submissions and to the supporting documents and resources.
Please submit questions about this information electronically.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared Bulletin 00-25-03 and its two accompanying attachments. The purpose of this bulletin is to announce the performance standards Supports Coordination Organizations must meet as part of ODP’s implementation of performance-based contracting for Supports Coordination and Targeted Support Management services. Attachment 1 outlines the performance standards and measures. Attachment 2 provides the expected timeline for implementation of performance-based contracting for Supports Coordination and Targeted Support Management services.
Please view the bulletin and attachments for additional information and details.
Attachments:
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced the launch of the Multi-Year Program Growth Strategy (MYPGS) training for SCs on MyODP. This three-part training series is designed to prepare SCs for successful implementation of the Multi-Year Program Growth Strategy (MYPGS).
The series covers:
Through practical examples, clear guidance, and collaborative strategies, this series empowers SCs to lead with confidence and provide timely, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual disabilities/autism (ID/A).
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-074. This announcement is to communicate the updated process for ODP’s Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) to initially qualify new provider applicants for the AAW effective August 1, 2025.
Pursuant to 55 Pa. Code §6100.82 (relating to enrollment documentation) and the service qualification requirements specified in Appendix C of the AAW to become a qualified provider, applicants must:
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-073. This announcement provides a list of current AWC FMS organizations available to support participants and surrogates who have chosen to self-direct some or all of their waiver-funded services using the Agency With Choice (AWC) Financial Management Service (FMS) model under the Consolidated, Community Living, or Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) waivers.
Please view the announcement for information and details.
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