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ODPANN 26-063 - ODP Extends Opportunity to Participate in 2025-2026 IM4Q External Evaluation

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-063 - ODP Extends Opportunity to Participate in 2025-2026 IM4Q External EvaluationThe purpose of this communication is to announce that ODP has extended the opportunity for residential providers to participate in an external evaluation of the Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) process. The QuestionPro survey will now close on June 30, 2026.

ODPANN 26-064 - Now Available: Renewal of the AAW Approved by the CMS

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-064 – Now Available: Renewal of the AAW Approved by the CMSThe purpose of this communication is to inform all interested parties that the AAW renewal was approved by CMS and will become effective July 1st, 2026. The new AAW waiver application is available on the Department of Human Services (DHS) website.

Applications Open: Learning Collaborative for Supporting People with Disabilities who are Parents

There is still time to apply for the Learning Collaborative for Supporting People with Disabilities Who Are Parents.
Whether you are part of a local or regional team or interested in participating as an individual, we encourage you to complete the interest form below.
Participants will have the opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences and best practices, build meaningful professional relationships,
and explore practical strategies to better support parents with disabilities.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn, collaborate, and strengthen your impact! 
 
Application Deadline June 30, 2026.
 
The recording of the informational session is available at:  Learning Collaborative for Supporting PWD who are Parents 
Questions may be directed to: [email protected]

ODPANN 26-028 CORRECTED Updates to the Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Service (PUNS) June 2026

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 28-028 Corrected Updates to the Prioritization of Urgency of Need of Service (PUNS) Document and the PUNS ManualThe purpose of this communication is to announce that the Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS) Manual has been updated.

ODPANN 028-18 UPDATE Now Available Updated Life Sharing and Respite Question & Answer Document

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 28-018 Updated Life Sharing and Respite Question and Answer Document. The purpose of this communication is to announce that the Life Sharing and Respite Question and Answer Document has been updated.

ODPANN 26-061 New Training Available on MyODP: Fatal Five

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-061 New Training Available on MyODP: Fatal Five. The purpose of this communication is to announce that the Fatal Five Training is available and is replacing the previously available Fatal Four training.

ODPANN 26-058: 2026 Medication Administration Student and Practicum Observer Courses Now Live

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-058: 2026 Medication Administration Student and Practicum Observer Courses Now Live. The purpose of this communication is to announce that the 2026 Medication Administration standard student courses and practicum observer courses are now live and to inform trainers, students, and practicum observers of modifications to these courses.

Please review the announcement for more details.

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ODPANN 26-059 Updated Form Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Notice of Eligibility or Service Determinations and Fair Hearing Request Form DP 458

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-059 Updated Form Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Notice of Eligibility or Service Determinations and Fair Hearing Request Form DP 458. The purpose of this communication is to announce that an updated version of the DP 458 is now available.

ODPANN 26-039 Update Performance-Based Contracting 2026-2027 Residential Pay-for-Performance Details Now Available

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-039 Update Performance-Based Contracting 2026-2027 Residential Pay-for-Performance Details Now AvailableThe purpose of this communication is to provide details about the Residential Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) initiatives for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.  Updates are provided in Red.

Please review the announcement for more details.

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ODPANN 26-057 Newly Released - The Certified Investigator (CI) Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-057 Newly Released - The Certified Investigator (CI) Program Spotlight Quarterly NewsletterThe purpose of this communication is to announce that the Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) have released a new issue of the quarterly newsletter, The CI Program Spotlight.

ODPANN 26-056: Upcoming Changes and Launch of the 2026 Medication Administration Student and Practicum Observer Courses

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-056: Upcoming Changes and Launch of the 2026 Medication Administration Student and Practicum Observer Courses. The purpose of this communication is to remind users that the 2026 Medication Administration standard student courses and practicum observer courses will be available on June 1, 2026 and to inform trainers, students, and practicum observers of modifications to these courses.

Medication Administration Virtual Office Hours Registration Now Open for May 28th Session

Medication Administration Virtual Office Hours Registration Now Open for May 28th Session
Virtual Office Hours (VOH) registration for May 28th is now available for Trainers, Primary Contacts, and/or Agency Administrators. If interested in joining, please click on the Registration link available on your MedAdmin Dashboard.

ODPANN 26-055 Now Available - Administrative Review (AR) Live Case

 The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-055 Now Available - Administrative Review (AR) Live Case. The purpose of this communication is to announce that new live case study sessions for the AR Course are now available, featuring a new case study that allows participants to actively engage and apply their learning. The case study is new as of April 2026.

The Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS) Overview of Supports and Services

This training, provided by the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS), will offer an overview of the wide range of supports and services that they provide to individuals who are blind or have a vision impairment. Additionally, the training will also highlight how individuals with vision loss can connect to BBVS’s resources, as well as the process for receiving services. 
Who should attend?
All Interested Stakeholders
Date:
May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Registration:

Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) June 2026 Training and Events Calendar

Attached is the June 2026 training and events calendar. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance in sharing it widely. 

Registration is Now Open!: Learning Collaborative for Professionals Supporting People with Disabilities who are Parents

This Learning Collaborative will bring together professionals from across state and local systems, including providers, Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs), Administrative Entities (AEs), and partners in early childhood, behavioral health, and child-serving systems. Participants will engage as regional or local teams to explore effective practices, share resources, and strengthen cross-system collaboration.
Through a series of interactive sessions, the collaborative will focus on:
Identifying practical strategies and best practices to support parents with disabilities. Promoting informed choice, supported decision-making, and rights-based approaches. Navigating complex situations with clarity around roles, responsibilities, and system requirements. Connecting individuals and families to a broader network of support and resources. Building sustainable relationships across agencies and communities.
The Learning Collaborative is designed as a community of practice, emphasizing shared learning, discussion, and real-world application. While it will not provide regulatory guidance, it will highlight key questions and opportunities to inform ongoing system improvement.
Who should attend?
All Interested Stakeholders
Date:
June 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Registration:

ODPANN 26-054 Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) 2025 Multi-Year Program Growth Strategy: Eliminating the Emergency Adult Waiting List Report is Now Available

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-054 Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) 2025 Multi-Year Program Growth Strategy: Eliminating the Emergency Adult Waiting List Report is Now Available. The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of the Multi-Year Program Growth Strategy (MYPGS): Eliminating the Emergency Adult Waiting List Report 2025.

ODPANN 26-050 UPDATED Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Individual Support Plan (ISP) Renewal Guidance

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the following communication, ODPANN 26-050 UPDATED Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Individual Support Plan (ISP) Renewal Guidance. This Office of Developmental Program (ODP) announcement provides technical guidance to stakeholders who participate in the FY 2026-2027 ISP renewal process.

ODPANN 26-053 Updates to Consolidated Waiver Needs Exception Allowance Process

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the following communication, ODPANN 26-053 Updates to Consolidated Waiver Needs Exception Allowance Process. The purpose of this communication is to announce updates to the process and procedures for requesting residential fee schedule rate exceptions in the Consolidated Waiver, referred to as a Needs Exception Allowance (NEA), previously announced in 23-083.

ODPANN 26-052 Medication Administration Pre-requisite Requirements, 2026 Student and Practicum Observer Course Coming Soon, and New Email Subscription List Now Available

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-052 Medication Administration Pre-requisite Requirements, 2026 Student and Practicum Observer Course Coming Soon, and New Email Subscription List Now Available. The purpose of this communication is to inform users of the Medication Administration Training Program pre-requisite requirements. To inform users that 2026 Medication Administration standard student courses and practicum observer courses are coming soon. To inform users that a new e-mail subscription list for future Medication Administration communications is now available.