The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced that the remaining 2025 Employment Symposiums, which were scheduled for October 17 and October 22, have been cancelled. Both will be rescheduled for a later date.
RCPA and Chimes Holcomb are joining other nonprofits in Pennsylvania to share challenges that the lack of an approved state budget is causing for our organizations and the vulnerable people we support. Richard Edley, President and CEO of RCPA, joined Jackie Donahue from RCPA member Chimes Holcomb on WHTM27’s Good Day PA! program, to emphasize how nonprofits across the state are struggling, and the dire need for the budget impasse to end in PA.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is happy to announce a new resource, “Bridging the Gap From Classroom to Community: Transition Resources Related to Communication!”
Transition planning helps students with disabilities and their families get ready for life after high school and helps bridge supports between youth and adult service systems. It includes planning and preparing for employment, further education or training, and living independently.
This resource provides information on how to ensure access to effective communication while supporting individuals during the transition process.
This resource bundle includes transition information on the following:
The Transition Planning for Communication Resource is also found on MyODP.
Please contact the ODP Special Populations Unit via email with any questions.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-090. The Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) data submission portal for Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) is now available. All SCOs must complete their PBC submissions and, if desired, provide information to be considered for Pay-for-Performance (P4P) initiatives via the MyPBC Data Submission Portal. The Portal will be available until November 1, 2025, at 11:59 pm. Identified SCO Business Partner users will receive an email with directions for accessing the MyPBC Portal for their data submissions.
Please view the announcement for additional information and details.
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