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Today, August 13, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) held the first Supports Coordination Organization Performance-Based Contracting SCO Summit. The PowerPoint is available here. All sessions will be recorded and available on MyODP.

Additional Summits, PAS Trainings, and VOHs will be held on the following dates:

  • August 25 — Measure by Measure
  • September 5 — Measure by Measure
  • September 8 — Payment and Billing
  • September 15 — PAS Training and Preparedness
  • September 18 — Virtual Office Hours
  • October 1 — Virtual Office Hours
  • October 8 — Virtual Office Hours
  • October 16 — Virtual Office Hours

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released additional information on upcoming employment symposiums as well as an agenda for each symposium. These symposiums are specifically for employers and will feature:

  • Employer success stories and practical strategies for inclusive hiring.
  • A high-level overview of OVR and ODP services for businesses.
  • A panel discussion with individuals with disabilities, providers, and employers highlighting the benefits of inclusive employment.
  • Networking opportunities over lunch to connect with other business leaders and support organizations.

Below are the event dates and locations:

  • Central Region:
    Thursday, September 11, 2025, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
    PaTTAN Central, 6340 Flank Drive, #600, Harrisburg, PA 17112
  • Northeast Region:
    Monday, September 22, 2025, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
    Colonial IU 20, 6 Danforth Drive, Easton, PA 18045
  • Southeast Region:
    Friday, October 17, 2025, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
    PaTTAN East, 333 Technology Drive, Malvern, PA 19355
  • West Region:
    Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
    PaTTAN West, 3190 William Pitt Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

These sessions are targeted toward businesses in your community. ODP requests your assistance with sharing this information with your business contacts who are looking to hire.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared this important announcement from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

FDA MedWatch — DermaKleen, Dermasarra, Kleenfoam, and Perigiene Products by DermaRite Industries

DermaRite Industries is recalling the below products due to microbial contamination identified as Burkholderia cepacia.

Risk Statement:

Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) in these products may result in serious and life-threatening infections. The contaminated products may be used by immunosuppressed individuals or by people attending to immunosuppressed individuals. In healthy individuals with minor skin lesions, the use of the product will more likely result in local infections, whereas in immunocompromised individuals the infection is more likely to spread into blood stream leading to life-threatening sepsis.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Puerto Rico.

To date, DermaRite has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

Background:

  • DermaKleen is an OTC Healthcare antiseptic lotion soap with Vitamin E indicated for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin.
  • DermaSarra is an OTC External analgesic indicated for temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations due to dry skin, insect bites, detergents, sunburn.
  • KleenFoam is an OTC Antimicrobial foam soap with aloe vera indicated for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin after changing diapers, after assisting ill people, or before contact with a person under medical care or treatment.
  • PeriGiene is an OTC Antiseptic cleanser indicated for use in the perineal area.

Recommendations:

  • Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product.
  • Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Mary Goldberg at 973-569-9000 x104 or via email.
  • DermaRite has notified its distributors and customers by email to immediately examine available inventory and destroy all affected products in accordance with each facility’s process.

For more information about this recall and specific product number, visit the FDA’s website.

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Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Information Session for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs)

This webinar series will provide details on specific performance standards for Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO). Each session will cover the required reporting, data source, data collection, and guidance for each performance standard. These sessions will each be unique in content and build upon one another. SCO staff are encouraged to attend all four sessions. All sessions will be recorded and made available on MyODP’s website.

Registration
Select the sessions below you wish to register for. You will have to register for each session individually. SCOs are encouraged to attend all sessions.
Note: Registration information for session one was released earlier this week. If you previously registered for this session, you do not need to reregister.

Virtual Office Hours

Virtual Office Hours (VOH) for SCOs to speak with the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) leadership about PBC. Questions and concerns related to the summit materials and rollout will be addressed.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will be hosting four regional employment symposiums. ODP’s Employment Symposiums will build connections between local employers, individuals and families, and service providers. Through panel discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities, attendees will learn how hiring employees with disabilities benefits everyone!

Please join ODP for one of the dates below. Registration information will be available in the coming weeks.

  • Central Region:
    Thursday, 9/11/2025, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
    PaTTAN Central, 6340 Flank Drive, #600, Harrisburg, PA 17112
  • Northeast Region:
    Monday, 9/22/2025, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
    Colonial IU 20, 6 Danforth Drive, Easton, PA 18045
  • Southeast Region:
    Friday, 10/17/2025, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
    PaTTAN East, 333 Technology Drive, Malvern, PA 19355
  • West Region:
    Wednesday, 10/22/2025, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
    PaTTAN West, 3190 William Pitt Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-080. The Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and ODP will be facilitating Forums for Certified Investigators (CI) and others involved in the incident investigation process.

The next session date and time is Friday, September 12, 2025, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. The topic will be “Death Investigation Discussion.”

Please view the announcement for registration details as well as information on how to submit questions for discussion.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-079. New live case study sessions for the Administrative Review (AR) course are now available at the following dates and times:

  • Monday, November 24, 2025, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please send any questions regarding the AR course electronically. View the announcement for additional information and details.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-078. This communication provides information on new 2025 QM Certification class dates and registration information.

Registration opens August 5. Visit MyODP to register. Class dates are:

  • September 10 – 11
  • September 24 – 25
  • October 8 – 9
  • October 22 – 23
  • November 5 – 6
  • November 19 – 20
  • December 10 – 11

Please view the announcement for additional information and details.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared a reissued version of ODPANN 25-028. This announcement has been reissued to clarify the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation’s (OVR) Memo released on March 15, 2025, regarding the Order of Selection and the OVR waiting list for services impacts referral requirements and access to ODP-funded employment services. The name of the Individuals with a Non-Significant Disability (NSD) priority category. On July 1, 2025, the NSD category was renamed to Individual with a Disability (D). The change in the priority category name has not affected the relevant eligibility criteria for the D, formerly NSD, category.

Please view the announcement for updated information and details. Changes within the communication are in red.

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