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StationMD is a qualified provider in Pennsylvania of the STAT waiver service in the ID/A waivers. They are excited to share the next chapter of a webinar series with the Pennsylvania I/DD community on seizure management, which will be held on Tuesday, January 28, at 1:00 pm.

The webinar will include:

  • General information about the STAT waiver service in Pennsylvania;
  • A presentation from their co-founder Dr. Matthew Kaufman, titled “Seizure Management in the I/DD Population;” and
  • Additional time for Q&A.

Please visit this link to register, and feel free to share this invite with anyone that can benefit from this information.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) reminds quality management (QM) certificate holders who achieved certification/recertification in 2023, that they must recertify by December 31, 2025. Maintaining certification, through recertifying every two years, is highly recommended to keep QM skills honed and refreshed. Those who complete recertification in 2025 will remain certified through December 31, 2027, and may continue to indicate “ODP QM Certified” as an achievement in email signatures, etc. Additional information on the QM process is included in announcement ODPANN 25-006.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will be hosting four Virtual Office Hour Sessions for residential providers on the submission process for Performance-Based Contracting (PBC). There will be no presentation from ODP – please come prepared with your PBC data submission questions.

Sessions will not be recorded but new and/or common questions and answers will be added to the Frequently Asked Questions.

Audience:
One person per residential provider, and we recommend sending the person who is most closely working with the PBC data submission process.

Please register for one session only, using the links below:

Note: If you are experiencing issues accessing the link, try right-clicking the link, selecting “Copy Link,” and pasting the link into your browser. If the problem persists, try a different browser.

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The Link Center invites you to participate in its Shared Learning Groups virtual gathering series.

Shared Learning Groups are an opportunity to dive into important topics together, sharing resources, information, and ideas to better support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), brain injuries, and other disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions. These meetings will be led by members of our Steering Committee and project partners.

Please join for the next Shared Learning Group, “Navigating the Justice System.”

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), brain injuries, and other disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions often come into contact with the justice system in various ways. This session will focus on ways to prevent involvement with the justice system. We will discuss various touch points in the justice system where support can be offered, ensuring individuals get the resources and understanding they need. Additionally, we will cover how to help them successfully reintegrate into society by connecting them with community resources and support networks.

Live Captioning and American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation will be provided during all live webinars. Registration is required.

There are four sessions on the same topic for different target audiences. Please register for the session most relevant to you, or whichever best fits into your schedule.

January 21, 2025

Direct Support Professionals: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST
Register in advance for this webinar.

Clinical Professionals: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
Register in advance for this webinar.

January 22, 2025

Families of People with Lived Experience: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST
Register in advance for this webinar.

People with Lived Experience: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
Register in advance for this webinar.

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The United States General Services Administration has announced a change for the rate of Transportation Mile reimbursement rate, procedure code W7271, beginning January 1, 2025. The new rate is $0.70 per mile. Communication ODPANN 25-004 provides notice of the rate change, as well as instructions for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) on how to add transportation mileage to the vendor screen. It also instructs direct service providers on how to submit claim adjustments, if applicable.

Please view the announcement for additional information and details.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced Introduction to Charting the LifeCourse Foundation, which is now available on MyODP under Community Integration.

Introduction to Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) is designed to present learners with an overview of the CtLC person-centered framework and provides a general awareness of the guiding principles and tools presented by a Certified CtLC Presenter.

Note: If you experience issues accessing the link, right click the link, select “Copy Link,” and paste the link into your browser. If the problem persists, try a different browser.

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Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) providers are invited to participate in the AAW Provider Quarterly Incident and Risk Management meetings.

The meetings will be held for all Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) providers and Support Coordinators (SC) providing Adult Autism Waiver (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 the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP).

The upcoming meeting will include a discussion on risk mitigation activities. Behavior Support Services can be an effective means for mitigating risks. For that reason, we strongly encourage Behavior Specialists to participate in the meeting.

January 30, 2025
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Register Here

Multiple staff from a provider may attend but should register separately. Be sure to complete all required information to confirm attendance. A link to the meeting will be send prior to the scheduled meeting date.

Please contact the Provider Support inbox with questions.

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