ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
- Communication #017-16: Certified Investigation Forum Registration is Now Available
IDD Update March 9, 2016
Carol Ferenz
IDD Update March 3, 2016
Joint Aging/ID
The state’s Joint Aging/Intellectual Disability Committee has learned that the 2015/16 fiscal year county grants will not be funded. However, the Building Bridges Annual Conference will be held on Tuesday, May 10–Wednesday, May 11 at the Holiday Inn in Grantville. Watch for details.
March is Intellectual Disability Awareness Month
Governor Wolf has issued a proclamation recognizing March 2016 as Intellectual Disability Awareness Month.
IDD Update February 26, 2016
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Disabilities has released the following information:
IDD Update February 23, 2016
Guardianship Policies
RCPA member Will Stennett from Family Services of Western PA is asking members to share with him any policies or procedures regarding guardianship, wills, and/or disposition of property for residents.
ODP FY 2016/17 Budget Overview
IDD Update February 16, 2016
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
IDD Update February 11, 2016
Licensing Free Trainings
The Department of Human Services Bureau of Human Services Licensing is offering free statewide trainings for community homes for individuals with intellectual disabilities, family living homes, adult training facilities, and vocational facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities. These trainings are being conducted by Northampton Community College in four regions across the state on multiple dates with multiple topics.
IDD Update February 3, 2016
OVR Policies Revisions
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is updating its policies and procedures regarding “College and post-Secondary Training” and “Comprehensive Transition Programs.” Comments are due by Monday, February 22, via either email or mail to Pamela Brauchli, OVR, 1521 N Sixth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102.
HCBS Waiver Methodologies
The US Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has released a review of the reimbursement rates and methodologies used by each state, for their home and community based services (HCBS) waiver, for supported employment and integrated day services. This report covers each service the state provides under the HCBS waiver, states’ limits on what is covered by each waiver’s services, number of users for each service, and the average cost per unit. Topics include customized employment, self-employment, resource leveraging, and waiver services.
HCBS Settings Toolkit
The Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Advocacy Coalition has developed a new toolkit with detailed information regarding the new HCBS settings rules. The toolkit contains three documents:
1) The Medicaid HCBS Settings Rules: What You should Know;
2) HCBS Regulations Q&A: Settings Presumed to be Institutional & the Heightened Scrutiny Process; and
3) HCBS Setting Rules: How to Advocate for Truly Integrated Community Settings.
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
- Announcement #009-16: Supporting Families Community of Practice Framework for System Change Series Webinar; scheduled for January 28, 2016 at 2:00 pm.
- Communication #010-16: Biennial Provider Qualifications; due by March 31, 2016.
- Announcement #011-16: Independent Monitoring for Quality 2016 Manual Update Issued
IDD Update January 25, 2016
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
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