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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is happy to announce the publication of the next online Visual Gestural Communication (VGC) training module! Over 8,000 individuals supported in the ODP system have VGC listed as their primary mode of communication.

The first two modules previously published went over the basics of VGC and Visual Schedules. The next module will be a guide to “Getting Started with VGC.” To take this module, you will first need to complete “Prerequisite: The Basics.”

These modules can be found on MyODP under Trainings > Special Populations > Non-traditional Communication.

*Please Note: Closed captioning and transcription available.

You can email ODP if you have any questions.

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Governor Tom Wolf recently responded to provider concerns over the language in the pending HealthChoices contracts as it relates to work force stoppages. The State added this language to limit service interruptions based upon an agency’s previous work stoppages. Providers raised the issue that inclusion of these provisions serves as a subsidiary policy goal of mandating health care unionization

Members can view the full response from Governor Wolf here.

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The agenda for the April 5, 2022, Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) Subcommittee meeting has been released. The meeting will be held via webinar and remote streaming from 10:00 am–1:00 pm. Comments and questions regarding the meeting and agenda should be sent via email.

The conference line for the meeting is: 914-614-3221; PIN: 114-799-609#.

The links to participate via webinar and remote streaming are below.

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The Self-Determination Housing of Pennsylvania (SDHP) Conference “Housing as a Human Right: Elevating Accessible Solutions” is coming up on May 5, 2022. This one-day conference is being held at the Holiday Inn Hershey/Harrisburg and will focus on expanding choice and control in housing for people with disabilities. The conference will include both in-person and some virtual programming. The conference will bring together leaders from across the commonwealth to discuss best practices and trends in accessible housing as well as address the systemic issues that people with disabilities face every day.

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