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With the publication of Bulletin 00-21-01: Guidance for Human Rights Teams (HRT) and Human Rights Committees (HRC), the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is releasing a four-part webcast series titled Human Rights In Depth. The focus of the webcast series is standards for service provision and requirements for Human Rights Teams and Human Rights Committees as identified in the 55 Pa. Code 6100 Regulations and the Guidance for the Development of Human Rights Teams and Human Rights Committees Bulletin. The content in the webcast series should not be considered as an acceptable alternative to fully reading the complete 6100 Regulations and HRT/HRC Bulletin. This webcast series was designed to support providers in meeting applicable regulatory requirements.

The four webcasts provide detailed discussion of the following topic areas:

  1. Responsibility to Inform and Strategies to Support People in Exercising their Rights
  2. How to Make a Determination
  3. Human Rights Teams
  4. Human Rights Committees

Human Rights In Depth can be accessed at anytime via MyODP. To find the webcasts, go to the MyODP.org homepage and then select Training > Intellectual Disability > Human Rights.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released Bulletin 00-21-01: Guidance for Human Rights Teams and Human Rights Committees, effective today, Friday, February 5, 2021. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide guidance related to the formation and responsibilities of Human Rights Teams (HRTs) and Human Rights Committees (HRCs) and clarify the roles of all members of HRTs and HRCs in the management, approval, and oversight of restrictive procedures.

The guidance outlined in this bulletin aligns with ODP’s mission, vision, and values and reflects regulatory and contractual expectations for administrative entities (AEs) and providers. The requirements and recommendations discussed in this bulletin are intended to support a consistent approach to ensure an individual’s health, safety, welfare, and rights.

All of the information in this bulletin that addresses the use of an HRT applies to providers who render services through all of the waivers, including the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW). However, the functions of the HRC discussed in this bulletin for participants enrolled in the AAW are fulfilled by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) instead of by an AE.

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Georgia Tech has created many adapted and accessible versions of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) COVID-19 guidance resources. These resources are organized by accessibility type, including:

  • Braille
  • Accessible Word Documents and PDFs
  • American Sign Language (ASL) Resources (Coming Soon!)
  • Simplified Text

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The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has established the procedures for infant and toddler programs to report any incidence of suspected child abuse by an early intervention (EI) provider who works with infants and toddlers. The announcement also includes the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) definition of child abuse and the process mandated reporters must follow to report any incident of suspected child abuse.

As CPSL regulations require, all providers within the EI system are mandated reporters. Mandated reporters must report suspected child abuse, including neglect and exploitation, to ChildLine, Pennsylvania’s Statewide Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-932-0313 or through the Child Welfare Portal.

The guidance includes an overview of the process and standards as well as the following reportable incident forms:

If you have any questions, please contact RCPA Children’s Division Director Jim Sharp.

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