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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23—095: Webinar Recording Now Available: General Overview of November 2023 Waiver Amendments. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate the availability of the recordings of two webinars providing a general overview of amendments to the Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support, and Adult Autism Waivers, effective November 1, 2023. Please review the announcement for information on how to access the recordings.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared the communication ODPANN 23-094: Go-Live of Supports Intensity Scale-Adult® 2nd Edition (SIS-A® 2nd Ed). This communication is intended to announce the Go-Live date of the SIS-A® 2nd Ed. and inform stakeholders of scheduled informational sessions. Please review the announcement for additional information on the go-live date, registration information, and other relevant details.

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December continues the PA Family Network series on Technology with VIRTUAL summits! Technology has become a major part of all our lives. For people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, technology can offer opportunities for independence, entertainment, choice, and control. Each Summit will be held from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.

Register for all summits below with ONE link and attend any day that works well for you! Those with disabilities, families, and support staff are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Register for the Summits here.
View information on the summits, which will be held at the below dates, here.

  • Monday, December 4: Northeast
  • Tuesday, December 5: Southeast
  • Wednesday, December 6: Southcentral
  • Thursday, December 7: Central
  • Friday, December 8: West

Support Groups

LifeCourse Workshops:

Waiver Workshops:

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared the following communication: ODPANN 23-093: Webinar Opportunity: Community Participation Support (CPS) Waiver Amendment Changes in the Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Waivers. This communication announces a webinar opportunity that will provide guidance on the CPS service changes in the most recently approved ID/A waivers. The webinar will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. Please review the announcement for registration information and other relevant details.

Thursday, December 7, 2023
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 3:00 pm
Break: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

This meeting will be held at the Best Western Premier – Harrisburg. A virtual option will also be available via Zoom. The public is invited to attend in person or call in to this meeting. Details for virtual options can be found here.

The agenda for this meeting can be found on the State Board’s web page. Anyone who would like to make public comments prior to the meeting may submit their comments via email.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared the following communication, ODPANN 23-092: Community Participation Support (CPS) and Day Habilitation Teleservices Codes. The purpose of this announcement is to provide guidance for implementing CPS and Day Habilitation teleservices codes. Please review the announcement for additional information and details.