The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared these important workshops from PA Family Network! August continues the series on Participant Directed Services. The team of Family Advisors will answer your questions about Participant Directed Services and how you can choose to direct your own services under the Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Waivers. These workshops are created by family members and self-advocates FOR family members and self-advocates.

Register for upcoming events.

Community Engagement Workshops: Participant Directed Services

• What is a Hybrid Model in Participant Direction: Wednesday, August 2, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  (Rescheduled from July 27)
• What is a Hybrid Model in Participant Direction: Wednesday, August 2, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  (Rescheduled from July 27, 2023)
• Everyone Needs a Backup Plan, Participant Direction: Wednesday, August 23, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
• Everyone Needs a Backup Plan, Participant Direction: Wednesday, August 23, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

LifeCourse Workshops

• Using The LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve: Thursday, August 3, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• Safety in the Community: Tuesday, August 8, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• LEAD The Way to Healthy Relationships: Thursday, August 17, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
• Transitions Through the Lifespan: Tuesday, August 29, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Waiver Workshops 

• Waiver Basics, Part 1: Monday, August 7, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
• Waiver Basics, Part 2: Monday, August 21, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Support Groups

• Caregiver Support Group: Wednesday, August 2, 2:30 pm
• Caregiver Support Group: Monday, August 21, 6:30 pm
• Sibling Good Life Group: Monday, August 28, 6:30 pm