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Carol Ferenz
Promising Practices Series: Key Updates on the HCBS Settings Rule Webinar on May 25
NADSP Webinar on Augmentative and Alternative Communication for DSPs — May 26
ANCOR Continues to Go #AllinForHCBS
Q&A With CMS and ICF Provider Group From ANCOR
Reminder: IDD Member Meeting to Discuss Use of ARPA Funds Available Through ODP — May 20
2022 Everyday Lives Conference Program Now Available!
The 2022 Everyday Lives Virtual Conference begins today, May 17. The conference program, including a detailed schedule of events, presentation topics, and speaker biographies, is now available!
Virtual Platform
This year’s virtual conference will be using a platform called Whova. You can learn how to join the conference by watching the Everyday Lives Whova walkthrough video. Instructions for joining the conference will be sent to registrants via email in the coming days. Be sure to check your spam folder if you register and do not see the email.
Registration
Registration is still open! The conference is free for individuals and families and $50 for professionals. Registration allows access to all virtual conference sessions. To register online, visit the Everyday Lives website and select the Registration tab.
Conference Dates and Tracks
May 17, 2022
Communication and Connection
May 24 – May 25, 2022
Community of Practice for Supporting Families
Regional Collaborative Summit
June 1, 2022
Supportive Technology
June 8 – June 9, 2022
Dual Diagnosis
June 16, 2022
Employment
ODP Launching and Requesting Feedback for home.MyODP Website
ODP Announcement 22-057 announces that ODP is launching resource pages associated with MyODP called “home.MyODP.” In the near future, all resources currently on the MyODP website will be transitioned over to this new website. At this time, ODP is requesting feedback of the new pages, which may be sent via email.
All pages on home.MyODP are now publicly accessibly without a login. You can click on the Learning tab to go to MyODP’s website for all trainings. Resources will still be available on MyODP until home.MyODP is finalized.
MyODP News Online has also been revamped. View the latest stories, which are categorized by Policy, COVID-19, Events, and Tools & Guidance, on the MyODP News Online main page. The search feature on home.MyODP will now also find results in Aid in PA and PA Autism. More improvements are coming, including improved navigation, further integration with Aid in PA and PA Autism, and a new communication database. Please provide feedback on these updates via email.
Follow-Up Information and Resources From the RCPA IDD Meeting on May 5
Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course Now Open
ODP Announcement 22-056 is to communicate that registration for the July – December 2022 Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now open on MyODP. The Initial CI Certification Course was created to ensure that all incidents requiring an investigation receive a systematic review that meets established standards. In order to perform investigations, the investigator must successfully complete all requirements of the CI Initial Certification Course.
Due to continued concerns regarding COVID-19, the July – December 2022 CI Initial Certification cohorts of the course will be provided virtually rather than in person.
To register for the CI Initial Certification course:
- Log into your MyODP account.
- Go to the Certified Investigator Initial Certification Course Information web page.
- Visit the Registration web page.
If you do not have a MyODP account, visit the MyODP login web page and follow the instructions under “Is this your first time here?” If you are not sure if you have a MyODP account, contact MyODP Support or Kiyona Duncan. For assistance with registration, contact Kiyona Duncan. For questions regarding course content, contact Amanda Black.
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