MyODP News Online Digest — October 17, 2023
2023 ID/A Workforce Report Published by the Center for Healthcare Solutions
Free “Tech For All” Webinar Announced on November 1
ASERT Releases Resources to Support Employment
PA Secondary Transition Website Releases October Transition Tidbits Newsletter
The PA Secondary Transition website focuses on the multistep process that guides a youth from high school into adult living after they leave school. PA Secondary Transitions issues a monthly newsletter with relevant information for transitioning youth and their families.
The focus of October’s newsletter is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and useful tips for discussing employment with those in transition.
View October’s newsletter here. Additional information and resources can be found on the Secondary Transition website.
Registration Now Open for Session 2 of ODP’s Policy Division’s Virtual Meeting
The Office of Development Programs (ODP) has announced registration information for an opportunity to have a conversation with their policy division. This webinar/conversation is for individuals and families who are just beginning to learn about ODP or who want a basic understanding of the topic being discussed. This event will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Registration information and additional details are included in the announcement.
2024 Everyday Lives Conference Registration Open
ODP Health Alert – Respiratory Viruses Vaccine Update
ODP Residential Provider Survey for Selective Contracting
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared the communication, ODPANN 23-080: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Residential Provider Survey for Selective Contracting. The purpose of this announcement is to notify ODP providers rendering residential services (including residential habilitation, LifeSharing, and/or supported living) that they are required to complete a survey. Please review the announcement and survey for additional information and detail. Contact ODP directly with any questions.
Alerting Providers to Risk of Fraud and Encouraging Use of Electronic Funds Transfer
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared the communication, ODPANN 23-079: Alerting Providers to Risk of Fraud and Encouraging Use of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The purpose of this announcement is to alert providers to the risk of fraud associated with reliance on paper check payments and strongly encourage the use of EFT to receive payment for rendered services. Please review the announcement for additional information and contact ODP with any questions.
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