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Save the Date

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), invites you to save the date and participate in the statewide Everyday Lives Conference. This year’s conference will be virtual and will include collaboration, education, and innovation to celebrate the everyday lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. This year’s Everyday Lives Conference merges the Everyday Lives Conference with the Community of Practice Regional Collaborative Conference, the Technology Summit, and the Dual Diagnosis Conference.

When Will the Conference be Held?

The conference will be held over a period of five weeks:

  • Tuesday, May 11, 2021
  • Tuesday, May 18, 2021 and Wednesday, May 19, 2021
  • Wednesday, May 26, 2021
  • Wednesday, June 2, 2021 and Thursday, June 3, 2021
  • Thursday, June 10, 2021

Who Should Attend?

Individuals with disabilities, families, professionals, clinicians, students, and caregivers participate in the Everyday Lives Conference. The conference will also include an exhibit hall featuring ODP training partners.

What Topics Will Be on the Conference Agenda?

Engage with dozens of professionals, experts, and pioneers in workshops, breakout sessions, panels, and keynote sessions. Topics include racial equity, employment, self-advocacy, and much more!

How Do I Get More Information and Register?

Watch for future announcements of the draft and final agenda and for a link to register as an attendee or exhibitor. Please share the attached flyer with all interested parties. We will also post information on this website. Early bird registration is coming soon!

Good Morning:

The community participation support (CPS) and trip temporary enhanced rates have loaded to PROMISe; however, the number of rates has resulted in a delay in updating the Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS). The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) expects that the temporary enhanced rates will be viewable in HCSIS by Monday, February 8, 2021. Please be sure to check your service authorizations before billing for the temporary enhanced rates.