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ODP Division of Quality Management Shares Fifth QM Spotlight
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) shared a flyer regarding ODP’s Division of Quality Management’s QM Spotlight, the fifth in a series of quarterly publications that introduces ODP’s new QM template — developed in Excel — that is intended to assist entities with data collection, monitoring, and analysis. Administrative Entities (AEs), Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs), Providers, Quality Assessment and Improvement (QA&I) reviewers, and anyone responsible for information/data management should reference this information.
RCPA Responds to ODP Selective Contracting Proposal
Recording and Materials From Training Webinar “Transition Planning For Youth” Now Available
OVR Re-Issues SWTCIE InVEST Project’s Request for Proposals
The Request for Proposals (RFP) for a statewide contract with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for its PA SWTCIE Grant InVEST Project has been re-issued. Interested parties should access information regarding this opportunity here.
The InVEST Project is seeking to increase competitive integrated employment outcomes for individuals who are engaged, or are considering engagement, in subminimum wage employment. The project is funded through the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) — Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment Grant, a federal model demonstration grant from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (PR Award # H421D220003).
Please note that the deadline for proposal submission has been extended to Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
FAQ on Life Sharing Services for Individuals With a Medically Complex Condition Available
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-061: Now Available Life Sharing Service for Individuals with a Medically Complex Condition (MCC) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Please review the announcement and FAQ for additional information.
Latest Self Advocates United as 1 Flyers for July and August Events Now Available
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) shared the latest flyers from Self-Advocates United as 1. This includes flyers for Speak Up Saturdays in July and August. You can view the full list below:
- Speak Up Saturdays — July 15, Nanticoke
- Speak Up Saturdays — July 22, Meadville
- SAU1 Let’s Speak Up — July 27, Taylor
- Speak Up Saturdays — July 29, Harrisburg
- Speak Up Saturdays — July 29, Pittsburgh
- Speak Up Saturdays — August 19, Philadelphia
In addition, an event flyer regarding the July listing of Virtual Events has been distributed. You can view the flyer here.
Clarifications and Guidance for the CPS Service in the ID/A Waivers — Webinar on July 20
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-060: Webinar Opportunity: Clarifications and Guidance for the Community Participation Support (CPS) service in the Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Waivers. This webinar is scheduled for Thursday, July 20, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, with the intent of providing clarifications for CPS service provision and discussing CPS-related guidance regarding Appendix K.
Please review the announcement for details. Register for the webinar here.
SIS-A® 2nd Ed & Kepro Name Change/Rebrand Announced
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) shared the following communication: ODPANN 23-059: Supports Intensity Scale-Adult 2nd Edition (SIS-A 2nd ed) & Kepro Name Change/Rebrand. This announcement discusses the planned release of the SIS-A 2nd Edition and the name change/rebranding of Kepro to Acentra Health.
Please review the announcement for additional information and details related to these changes. If you have any questions, please reach out to your SIS Regional Lead.
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