ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has issued the following information:
Governor Tom Wolf has issued a proclamation, stating “October is Disability Employment Awareness Month.” This recognizes individuals with disabilities and promotes awareness of employment options and initiatives for these individuals.
The state’s efforts on Employment First are in collaboration with the Department of Human Services and Department of Labor and Industry. This also includes
Disability Employment Month
October is recognized as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. President Obama has issued a proclamation in recognition of Americans with disabilities and the need to promote community inclusive employment opportunities.
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
ODP Announcement 090-15: New Schedule to Update Rates and ISP Data in HCSIS to Support the Provider Settlement Agreement
AUDIENCE:
Waiver Residential Habilitation Service Providers who signed the Provider Settlement Agreement Addendum, Administrative Entities (AE), Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) and All Interested Parties.
PURPOSE:
This Office of Developmental Program (ODP) communication is intended to inform waiver residential habilitation service providers, who signed the Provider Settlement Agreement Addendum and participated in the rate retention factor (RRF) process, of the following:
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has issued the following information:
Announcement #084-15: ODP Required Training: Supports Coordinator’s Conversations with ODP Deputy Secretary Nancy Thaler; four separate webinar dates for discussion on the role of SCs as policies are revised and changed.
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
DSP Recognition Week
As the state and national recognition of Direct Support Professionals week comes to an end, this is an opportunity to thank Pennsylvania’s US Senator Robert Casey for his support of Senate Resolution 245 which recognizes this staff.
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
SCO Option
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is offering webcast trainings for supports coordinators regarding the HCSIS Improvements. The first training is offered on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 1:00 pm. This is at the same time as RCPA’s IDD Committee meeting and our discussion with ODP Deputy Secretary Nancy Thaler.
ODP Update
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
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