Statewide Quarterly Positive Approaches & Practices Meeting to Be Held April 17
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ODP Administrative Review Course Now Available
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-032. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate that the Administrative Review (AR) Course, which includes an online module and a live virtual case study session, is now available. All entities that complete investigations are required to conduct the AR process, as outlined in the AR Manual. This course is offered as an opportunity to support entities to complete high-quality ARs that help mitigate risks to individuals receiving services. Please view the announcement for information and details.
ODP and OMHSAS Announce 2024 Dual Diagnosis Virtual Conference
Full Diagnosis: Impact of Trauma, Physical Health, and Metabolic Health
Virtual Event
May 22 – 23, 2024
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) invite you to save the date for the statewide Dual Diagnosis Conference. This year’s two-day conference will be held virtually. Nationally recognized speakers will provide perspectives on the impact of trauma, physical health, and metabolic health. Schedule and registration information will be available soon!
Visit the Dual Diagnosis Conference website for more information.
April 2024 ODP Training Calendar Now Available
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ODP FY 2022/23 Annual Data Report Released
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released the FY 2022/23 Annual Data Report. The ODP Annual Data Report provides statistical information to educate our stakeholders about the individuals ODP serves and the services they receive. This data provides an important overview of the service system ODP oversees that supports individuals with disabilities. The accompanying resource, Everyday Lives: Values in Action Information, Sharing, and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendations, Strategies, and Performance Measures, provides information on indicators of success used to gauge the effectiveness of the work of ODP.
Access the FY 2022/23 Annual Data Report here. This document can also be found by visiting MyODP and following this path: Everyday Lives > Everyday Lives Publications > ODP’s Annual Data Reports.
The Everyday Lives: Values in Action Information, Sharing, and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendations, Strategies, and Performance Measures publications are available here.
ODP Shares SIS-A Discrepancy Form
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-028, which introduces the new SIS-A Discrepancy Form. This announcement also provides guidance on how to submit a review request when discrepancies are identified in a finalized SIS-A Report. All requests must be submitted on this form within 120 days (4 months) of the SIS interview date. The SIS-A Discrepancy Review form can also be accessed in the following ways:
- On the MyODP SIS website landing page; and/or
- By scanning the QR Code in the bulletin.
ODP has also created an SIS-A dedicated inbox specifically for the discrepancy review process. You can view the announcement for additional information and details.
Update to Sensory Regulation and Communication Training Announced
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared an update to the following training: Sensory Regulation and Communication. The training will now be held on March 28, 2024, from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. In addition to the rescheduled date, please note that participants are now being asked to register for the session. You can register for the training here.
Save the Date for “Closing the Gap: Achieving a Workforce With Different Abilities”
All sessions are scheduled from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
- Tannersville, PA, Northampton Community College: June 5, 2024
- Butler, PA, Monarch Institute: June 12, 2024
- Malvern, PA, PaTTAN East: June 18, 2024
- Bellefonte, PA, Central Penn Institute of Science and Technology: June 26, 2024
In this second annual ODP Employment Regional Symposium, participants will hear from employers about how, what, and why they hired individuals with developmental disabilities. Individuals who are employed and their teams will describe how having a job made a difference in their lives and the lives of their families. Representatives from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), and the Bureau of Special Education will discuss collaboration across systems and offices with a focus on things that you thought might not be possible.
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in advancing the employment of individuals with developmental disabilities including but not limited to: current and future employers, self-advocates, local education authorities, intermediate units, ODP employment/community participation support/residential providers, supports coordinators, administrative entities transition counselors, regional employment coalitions, and OVR business liaisons.
Boxed lunches will be provided. Morning beverages and snacks are on your own.
Registration information will be sent in a separate ODP Announcement.
Reminder: ODP Annual Submittal of Financial Statements Due
This is a reminder that ODP is requiring Residential Providers and Support Coordination Organizations (SCO) to provide a PDF of their fiscal year-end financial statements. Providers and SCOs will be given nine months after the end of their fiscal year to make the initial submission. For example, if the provider’s fiscal year ended on 6/30/2023, their financial statements must be submitted by 03/31/2024. The link for the statement form is here. You can view the ODP announcement with further details and information here.
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