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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-080. The Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and ODP will be facilitating Forums for Certified Investigators (CI) and others involved in the incident investigation process.

The next session date and time is Friday, September 12, 2025, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. The topic will be “Death Investigation Discussion.”

Please view the announcement for registration details as well as information on how to submit questions for discussion.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-079. New live case study sessions for the Administrative Review (AR) course are now available at the following dates and times:

  • Monday, November 24, 2025, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please send any questions regarding the AR course electronically. View the announcement for additional information and details.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-078. This communication provides information on new 2025 QM Certification class dates and registration information.

Registration opens August 5. Visit MyODP to register. Class dates are:

  • September 10 – 11
  • September 24 – 25
  • October 8 – 9
  • October 22 – 23
  • November 5 – 6
  • November 19 – 20
  • December 10 – 11

Please view the announcement for additional information and details.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared a reissued version of ODPANN 25-028. This announcement has been reissued to clarify the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation’s (OVR) Memo released on March 15, 2025, regarding the Order of Selection and the OVR waiting list for services impacts referral requirements and access to ODP-funded employment services. The name of the Individuals with a Non-Significant Disability (NSD) priority category. On July 1, 2025, the NSD category was renamed to Individual with a Disability (D). The change in the priority category name has not affected the relevant eligibility criteria for the D, formerly NSD, category.

Please view the announcement for updated information and details. Changes within the communication are in red.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Register Here

This webinar is a continuation of the Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) general information series. The webinar will provide details on specific performance standards for Performance-Based Contracting for SCOs. Each session will cover the required reporting, data source, data collection, and guidance for each performance standard. These sessions are each unique in content and build upon one another. SCO staff are encouraged to attend all four sessions. All sessions will be recorded and made available on MyODP.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-077. All entities that complete investigations are required to conduct the Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) process as outlined in the CIPR Manual. This course is offered as an opportunity to support entities to complete high-quality CI Peer Reviews that help mitigate risks to individuals receiving services.

There are two parts to the CIPR course:

  • Part 1: The Online Module, which includes three (3) units and a quiz; and
  • Part 2: A live case study session, held via Zoom.

The online module of the CIPR course can be accessed by logging onto the MyODP website and selecting CIPR Training. Please view the announcement for additional information and details.

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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.

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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:

  • Paintings;
  • Drawings;
  • Photography;
  • Jewelry;
  • Greeting cards;
  • Pottery; and
  • Fabric crafts.

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.

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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

  • Product Names: Adult Manual Resuscitator with Medium Adult Mask, Bag Reservoir, Filter, Manometer and 7 ft. Oxygen Tubing
  • Unique Device Identifier (UDI)/Model: Each: 10884389164822, Case: 40884389164823
  • Lot/Serial Numbers: 526782, 526790, 526796, 526797, 526798, 526800, 526802, 526804, 526805, 526806, 26807, 526808, 526809, 526810, 526814, 526815, 526816, 526811, 526817, 526818

What to Do  

  • Stop using and quarantine all affected product immediately.
  • Document quantity on hand and arrange to return or destroy affected units.

On May 1, 2025, SunMed Holdings, LLC sent all affected customers an Urgent Medical Device Recall notice recommending the following actions:

  • Check your inventory for the affected product.
  • Stop using the product immediately and quarantine it.
  • Document the amount of product on hand and return or destroy affected units.
  • Distribute the recall notice to any customers who received the product from you.
  • Complete and return the response form via email as soon as possible.
  • If you need urgent assistance or replacement, contact SunMed directly.
  • Notify all affected personnel in your organization of recall.

Refer to the FDA Original Press Release for instructions on requesting a replacement and additional information.

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