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Let’s Celebrate! It’s Assistive Technology Awareness Month

It’s officially Assistive Technology Awareness Month in Pennsylvania, a time to celebrate how assistive technology (AT) empowers people to control their lives and their futures.

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) is committed to helping Pennsylvanians with disabilities and older adults acquire the AT devices and services they need to live, work, and thrive.

We are extremely grateful to receive Governor Josh Shapiro’s proclamation declaring November AT Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. The proclamation reads in part:

 

“Whereas, Pennsylvanians with disabilities of all ages may need assistive technology devices and services to live independently and productively, as well as to participate fully in affairs of their communities…and assistive technology devices and services allow people to work, attend school, play, and live in the community of their choice…”

“Whereas, Pennsylvania is a leader in the development and implementation of assistive technology programs for Pennsylvanians with disabilities and older residents, through assistance from organizations that provide valuable information and assistance, financial education, and the financing for the purchase of assistive technology and services.”

“Therefore, I, Josh Shapiro, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby proclaim November 2024 to be Assistive Technology Awareness Month. I encourage all Pennsylvanians to become aware of the many ways in which assistive technologies contribute to the health, happiness, independence, and future of our family, friends, and neighbors.”

 

CEO Will Hall says the proclamation is a testament to the important work we do at PATF:

“We are honored to have received the Governor’s proclamation. Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation is a steadfast advocate for people with disabilities and older adults who have unmet needs for AT. Meeting these needs is necessary to ensuring Pennsylvania is a place where people can contribute to their own growth and to the growth of our communities,” says Hall.

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Registration for the January–April 2025 CI Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now open in MyODP. The Initial CI Certification Course was created to ensure that all incidents requiring an investigation receive a systematic review that meets established standards. To perform investigations, the CI candidate must successfully complete all requirements of the CI Initial Certification Course. Please see communication ODPANN 24-114 for additional information and details.

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Thank you for sharing these important workshops and Good Life Groups with your network! Register for upcoming events here.

Support Groups

LifeCourse Workshops

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), in collaboration with the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), would like to invite you to monthly NADSP meetings. These meetings will provide you the opportunity to:

  • Gather information;
  • Network and learn from providers who have been utilizing NADSP; and
  • Learn what the NADSP accreditations has to offer your agency.

Join your region’s sessions to network with your peers who are utilizing NADSP and have the opportunity to speak directly with Kathy Brown from NADSP and Shauna Blee from ODP/NADSP State Lead.

NADSP Region Work Group

These work group meetings are held biweekly on Teams, either join by your region or the meeting time that works best for your schedule. Below are the links for each region.

Central Region:

Fourth Tuesday of the month 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
(starting December 24)
Teams Meeting ID: 286 161 118 136 Passcode: oTdFRx
Or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 607 776 646#

Southeast Region:

Fourth Wednesday of the month 11:00 am – 11:30 am
(being held on December 26 due to holiday)
Teams Meeting ID: 242 883 857 637 Passcode: cGHrGc
Or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 190 449 027#

Northeast Region:

Third Wednesday of the month 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
(being held on December 26 due to holiday)
Teams Meeting ID: 214 554 253 188 Passcode: qvyY8D
Or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 133 202 186#

Western Region:

Second Thursday of the month 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
(starting December 12)
Teams Meeting ID: 210 442 181 474 Passcode: f6RU3u
Or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 671 818 960#

Western Region:

Third Friday of the month 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
(starting December 20)
Teams Meeting ID: 263 772 563 305 Passcode: LsChA2
or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 452 857 919#

NADSP Special Topics Work Group
Navigating the NADSP E-Badge Academy for Local Admins
Tuesday November 19, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Teams Meeting ID: 273 361 077 264 Passcode: cL2YqD
Or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 961 377 039#

Need assistance joining the meetings or have questions?
Email Shauna Blee.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-112 and the NCI®-IDD SoTW Provider List 2024. ODP will participate in the 2024 National Core Indicators® Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (NCI®-IDD) State of the Workforce (SoTW) survey. In preparation, ODP requests that eligible providers review the provider list to verify that the appropriate contact information for completion of this survey is listed.

It is recommended a provider Human Resources or Payroll Director complete the survey in collaboration with executive leadership. If the information is not correct or if a provider employing DSPs in 2024 is not listed, please contact ODP to provide the information by Friday, December 13, 2024.

ODP will issue additional information about participation prior to the survey’s online portal being available in February 2025.

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Two dates available, with content being the same in both sessions:

Select the preferred link above to register.

Introduction to Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) is designed to present learners with an overview of the CtLC person-centered framework. It will provide a general awareness of the guiding principles and tools presented by a Certified CtLC Presenter. This training is designed for anyone who is interested in learning about the CtLC Framework and will be led by Lisa Meyer and David Forbes.

After the CtLC training, participants will be able to:

  • Define the core belief of the CtLC Framework;
  • Identify how CtLC principals and tools can enhance decision making, problem solving, and self-advocacy in individuals; and
  • Describe ways CtLC is applied.
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