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As you are aware, The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has proposed adopting a system under which private provider agencies would be graded on their performance on a number of ODP-selected indicators of quality. Underlying this model is the assumption that service providers should be able to offer all necessary supports and services to a broad range of individuals throughout their lives. In a sense, providers will be shaped towards becoming more comprehensive in their offerings.

RCPA is interested in assessing the extent to which the intellectual disability providers are prepared to meet these new expectations. By assessing readiness, we hope to be able to offer suggestions to ODP that will ease the transition to this new service model.

I am inviting you to assist us in our advocacy efforts by completing a survey that will help assess our readiness. A PDF copy of the survey can be accessed here, so that you can preview the questions and gather any information you believe will be helpful in completing the survey. When you are ready to complete the survey, you can access the survey online using this link. Please complete the survey by COB on Tuesday February 20, 2024.

If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact either Dr. Scott Spreat (via email or 215-750-4015) or Carol Ferenz (via email or 717-364-3282).

Thank you for your participation.

Richard S. Edley
President and CEO
RCPA

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The RCPA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee invites you to join us in a multi-media celebration of Black History Month!

Each week during the month of February, the DEI Committee will distribute recommendations for interactive ways to learn about and commemorate Black History as well as celebrate and enjoy the contributions of Black Americans.

Week 1: Sign up for the 28 Days of Black History E-Newsletter. If you do, each day of February you will receive one email with:

  • An untold or underappreciated story of an inspiring Black figure in the US;
  • Discussion questions to drive conversation and learning with others; and
  • Action Steps to take their work further.

Sign up for the newsletter here.

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A Request for Proposals (Solicitation/Project#:6100060351) for a single contract in the eastern region of Pennsylvania with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) for the PA SWTCIE Grant’s InVEST Project has been issued. Interested parties should access information regarding this opportunity on the PA eMarketplace website.

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).

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The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has announced the successful migration of data from the old registry site to the new Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Provider Registry website. All users can now log in to the new site and access all of their information. Users will still be able to log into the old site for any Early Childhood Education related activities but will now use the new site for all Early Intervention related tasks.

Please update your bookmarks with the new link. If you encounter any issues or have questions, please utilize the “Contact Us” button on the site or email directly. For all other Early Intervention related questions, please contact RCPA Policy Director Jim Sharp.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Family Health, is extending the deadline for presentation submissions for the annual Symposium on Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN), which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Best Western Premier, Harrisburg, PA. This one-day, in-person event convenes public health professionals and community stakeholders involved in CYSHCN care. Individuals, entities, and self-advocates serving CYSHCN are encouraged to submit presentation proposals. The new submission deadline is Friday, February 9, 2024. For more information and workshop guidelines, consult the Symposium Speakers page. Please refer to the attached Call for Presentations form for additional details and workshop guidelines. Inquiries and submissions should be directed to Katrina Harris, Event Planner.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-015.The purpose of this communication is to provide guidance for implementing changes to assistive technology and remote supports in the amendments to the Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) and Adult Autism Waivers. View the announcement and the forms below for details.

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