AAC Webinar Series for National Speech-Language-Hearing Month Announced
Temple University
Free Annual Training Offered by Temple University Harrisburg for PCH Administrators
Temple University Harrisburg recently released two different no-cost training options that have been approved to meet the Personal Care Home (PCH) and Assisted Living Residence (ALR) Administrator annual training requirements. Both programs are a part of the Spring 2025 training programs being offered. The training programs being offered are:
Registration information is included in the announcements, and participation is limited. If you register and later discover you are unable to participate, please cancel your registration to create space for other participants.
If you have any questions or if you require assistance with registration, please email Temple University.
Reminder: PA Technology Summits to Be Hosted March 2025
Now Open: Registration for March CI Forum
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) contracts with Temple University Harrisburg to deliver the ODP Certified Investigator (CI) Program, which includes conducting Certified Investigator Forums. These forums are an opportunity for current Certified Investigators and other interested parties to receive up-to-date information about the incident investigation process.
The next session date and time is Friday, March 14, 2025, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am.
The topic will be “Communication During Investigations Part II,” presented by ODP’s Special Populations Unit. During this session, they will discuss effective ways to ensure communication accommodations are offered during interviews with those who may not use traditional communication.
If you have questions regarding the topic, please submit them via this link before the close of business Friday, March 7, 2025.
You can view the announcement ODPANN 25-011 for additional information and details.
CDS/CES Administrator User Group Meeting on ACRE Certification Scheduled for February 20
Philadelphia Inquirer: Temple Gets $7.5M From PCORI to Help Adults With Disabilities Navigate Public Transportation
Newly Released: Additional Learning Opportunities for Certified Investigators
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) contracts with Temple University Harrisburg to deliver the ODP Certified Investigator (CI) Program. ODP and Temple University have developed and released new online optional lessons, which are designed to enhance investigatory skills and be helpful resources to CIs, Administrative Review Committee members, CI Peer Reviewers, Incident Management (IM) Reps, and others involved in the incident investigation process.
Learn more about the “Additional Learning Opportunities” web page and new online lessons under “Communication Considerations and Being Trauma Informed” in ODP Announcement 24-122.
Volume 1, Issue 4 of CI Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter Released
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) contracts with Temple University Harrisburg to deliver the ODP Certified Investigator (CI) Program. ODP and Temple University have developed the CI Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter, which provides helpful information and resources to Certified Investigators, Administrative Review Committee members, CI Peer Reviewers, Incident Management (IM) Reps, and others involved in the incident investigation process. Every three months, there will be a new issue of the CI Spotlight.
This edition of the newsletter, Volume 1 Issue 4, includes articles on Process Deviations, Recertification Information, and more. This edition can be found on the MyODP website by following the link on the CI Program home page.
Please view the announcement, ODPANN 24-119, for additional information and details.
PA Tech Accelerator Second Series Announced
Temple University Institute on Disabilities Shares Voting Day Preparation Checklist
