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DHS Presents Spring into Action with Move Your Way!
The Office of Developmental Programs encourages you to Spring into Action with Move Your Way!!! Taking steps, big or small, towards increasing your physical activity can improve your health.
Physical activity has lots of long-term health benefits. You can:
- Reduce risk of dementia, type 2 diabetes, heart disease,
and certain cancers - Help manage chronic conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure
- Ease symptoms of arthritis, anxiety, and depression
Physical activity can also help you feel better right away. You can:
- Boost your mood
- Sharpen your focus
- Reduce your stress
- Improve your sleep
Visit this website for more information!
What to Expect When You Receive Services from ODP
The Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Statewide Steering Committee, with assistance from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), created the above infographic to help individuals and families distinguish between the various surveys and assessments that they could be asked to participate in regarding supports and services available through the Office of Developmental Programs. View the full infographic here.
CPS Billing Changes to Encourage Participation in InVEST Project and Trainings
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared the communication, ODPANN 24-030: Community Participation Support (CPS) Billing Changes to Assist Individuals to Participate in the InVEST Project and Trainings Held by Self Advocacy Power Network for All (SAPNA) and the PA Family Network.
This communication announces CPS billing changes to support individuals’ participation in these offerings. Suggested audience includes:
- Individuals and Families;
- Administrative Entities (AEs);
- Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs);
- Providers of CPS; and
- Any interested stakeholders.
Please review the announcement for additional information and detail; contact ODP directly with any questions.
Brain Injury Fundamentals Information Session on March 20
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) will be conducting a virtual Brain Injury Fundamentals course on March 20, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. The course will provide foundational knowledge about working with individuals who have a brain injury, and is ideal for non-licensed health care professionals, first responders, and support staff.
This course is self-paced, so those who are unable to participate in the in-person course due to scheduling conflicts or other commitments have the opportunity to complete the course with greater flexibility. Please note that while the self-paced option offers 24/7 access for independent learning and development, there is a two-hour live instructor component as well. To participate in the session, please register here.
OMHSAS Telehealth Webinar & Guidance Update
Reminder: RCPA to Host Regional Meetings on March 25 and March 28
ODP FY 2022/23 Annual Data Report Released
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released the FY 2022/23 Annual Data Report. The ODP Annual Data Report provides statistical information to educate our stakeholders about the individuals ODP serves and the services they receive. This data provides an important overview of the service system ODP oversees that supports individuals with disabilities. The accompanying resource, Everyday Lives: Values in Action Information, Sharing, and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendations, Strategies, and Performance Measures, provides information on indicators of success used to gauge the effectiveness of the work of ODP.
Access the FY 2022/23 Annual Data Report here. This document can also be found by visiting MyODP and following this path: Everyday Lives > Everyday Lives Publications > ODP’s Annual Data Reports.
The Everyday Lives: Values in Action Information, Sharing, and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendations, Strategies, and Performance Measures publications are available here.
ODP Shares SIS-A Discrepancy Form
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-028, which introduces the new SIS-A Discrepancy Form. This announcement also provides guidance on how to submit a review request when discrepancies are identified in a finalized SIS-A Report. All requests must be submitted on this form within 120 days (4 months) of the SIS interview date. The SIS-A Discrepancy Review form can also be accessed in the following ways:
- On the MyODP SIS website landing page; and/or
- By scanning the QR Code in the bulletin.
ODP has also created an SIS-A dedicated inbox specifically for the discrepancy review process. You can view the announcement for additional information and details.
OMHSAS PATH Grant Application Open for Public Comment
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) invites public review of the Fiscal Year 2024 Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) grant application on the Mental Health in PA website. The PATH grant, established under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments Act of 1990, assists individuals with serious mental illness facing or at risk of homelessness. The application, submitted annually to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is open for public comment until 10:00 am Friday, March 22, 2024. For questions or comments, please contact Lauren MacWithey, Pennsylvania PATH Grant Coordinator.
Additional questions can be sent to RCPA Policy Director Jim Sharp.
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