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PA Family Network August Workshops

by: Ilana Gruber
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Jul
17

Attached are the PA Family Network workshop and support groups for August. Thank you for sharing these important workshops and support groups with your networks! Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events

Good Life Support Groups

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Office of Developmental Programs August Training and Events Calendar Reissue - Corrected Links

by: Ilana Gruber
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Jul
17

It has come to our attention that the previous release of the Office of Developmental Programs Training and Events Calendar had an incorrect link. We are reissuing the communication with corrected links to the two training sessions. Please use this version going forward to register for these sessions.

July 2025 Training and Events Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
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Jun
16
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached July 2025 Training and Events Calendar.

Save the Date: 2025 PA Autism Training Conference

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Jun
09
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites you to save the date for the virtual 2025 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (PATC)! The conference will be hosted virtually on September 30th & October 1st of 2025.
 
About the conference
PATC provides professionals working directly with children and/or adults with autism, with tools, strategies, and resources to help provide the most effective support. 
 
Who should attend?
Professionals looking to increase their knowledge of and/or ability to support individuals with autism across the spectrum and the lifespan. We welcome all individuals and the professionals who support them. Please join us!
 
Stay tuned for more information!

Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1) June-July Events Flyer

by: Ilana Gruber
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Jun
09

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached flyer of events for June and July from Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1). Please share widely.

Save the Date - 2025 Community of Practice for Supporting Families Regional Collaboratives Summit

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May
28

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites you to save the date for the 2025 The Community of Practice for Supporting Families Regional Collaborative Summit! The summit will be held live in State College on August 14th and 15th at the Penn Stater Hotel. Virtual participation options will also be available. Join the Summit this August to learn from peers and professionals about how to bolster your communities of practice for supporting individuals with disabilities and/or autism (ID/A) and their families.

Office of Developmental Programs' June Training and Event Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
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May
19
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the June Training and Event Calendar.

June Workshops, PA Family Network

by: Ilana Gruber
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May
16

Below are the PA Family Network workshop and support groups for June. Thank you for sharing these important workshops and support groups with your networks! Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events  

Support Groups

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Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series Virtual Session - July 21, 2025 - 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

by: Ilana Gruber
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May
07
Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series Virtual Zoom Session presents: More Than a Smile: Why Oral Health Matters
Registration now open:
July 21, 2025
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
See the attached announcement for session descriptions, presenter biographies, and information on how to register.

Statewide Positive Approaches & Practices Meeting

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Apr
28
Jointly hosted by The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)
This quarterly meeting aims to provide the most recent research and resources for people with mental health and behavioral challenges, intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities to live an everyday life. Pre-registration is required.
DATE: May 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Online – Zoom Webinar
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The Zoom link for joining the session will be sent to the email you used to register. This link will be unique to your registration. Please do not share this link.
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Please review the attached flyer for more information.
Certificates of Attendance are not issued for Statewide Positive Approaches and Practices Meetings.
 

Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) May 2025 Training and Events Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
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Apr
21

The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the May 2025 training and events calendar.

2025 Move Your Way Day

by: Ilana Gruber
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Apr
18
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and Governor Josh Shapiro’s office invite you to Move Your Way! To acknowledge the National Day of Exercise and ODP’s campaign to encourage physical activity, Governor Josh Shapiro has signed the attached proclamation which recognizes, April 18, 2025 as Move Your Way Day.
What is Move Your Way?
Move Your Way is the physical activity campaign based on the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. It offers tools and resources for individuals and professionals to learn about the Physical Activity Guidelines, shares its key messages and encourages individuals to become more active. Recognizing the health disparities and coexisting medical conditions experienced by many individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and autism, ODP is promoting Move Your Way in cooperation with the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Becoming more physically active can help lead to happier, healthier lives. Please share widely!

Save the Date! The 13th Annual Lifesharing Conference

by: Ilana Gruber
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Apr
14
The Pennsylvania Lifesharing Coalition invites you to save the date for its 13th Annual Lifesharing Conference. On October 6 and 7, 2025 the Lifesharing Conference will be held at The Alloy Hotel in King of Prussia, PA. The family-friendly conference will offer training hours for professionals, presenter and sponsorship opportunities, an exhibit hall, the Excellence in Lifesharing Award Ceremony, and more!
 
Call for Presenters!
The Lifesharing Coalition is looking for presenters for the 2025 Lifesharing Conference. The coalition invites you to present your knowledge to and eager audience looking to gain new skills. Sessions are between 45 and 60 minutes and include 15 minutes for question & answer. Topics of interest include but are not limited to aging individuals, medically complex children, respite services, recruiting lifesharing providers/families, safe use of technology, self-care, and best practices. See the attached Call for Presenters form for more details on how to apply.
Early Bird Registration Fee $225 through July 30
After July 30, $250
For more information, please see the attached flyer or visit http://www.palifesharing.com/

Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) April Training and Events Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
18

Attached please find April’s Training and Events Calendar. Please share widely.

PA Family Network Additional March Workshops

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
05

Below are the PA Family Network additional waiver workshops for March 2025. Thank you for sharing these important workshops with your network!

Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events.

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Registration Now Open - Autism Spectrum Disorder In-Person Seminar 2025

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
04
Autism Spectrum Disorder In-Person Seminar 2025
TOPIC: Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Overview and Practical Application
Over the years the prevalence of autism has increased, Pennsylvania’s service delivery system for individuals with autism has expanded, and best practices to provide quality supports have emerged. To support the individual needs of each person with autism across the lifespan, an understanding of core characteristics must be established. It is also important to learn how the individual’s presentation of autism may change across settings and situations. This seminar will provide attendees with an in-depth presentation on core characteristics of autism and the impact of the characteristics on daily life, routines, and activities. A review of common terms and basic principles used to change behavior, teach new skills, and develop practical application of best practices will be included. Opportunity for discussion and engagement will occur throughout the seminar.
Who should attend?
Direct Support Professionals, Front Line Supervisors, and Program Managers supporting individuals with autism in residential and other home and community-based settings. Professionals supporting individuals in Adult Autism Waiver (AAW), Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP), Consolidated Person/Family- Directed Support Waiver (P/FDS), and Community Living are encouraged to attend.
Where and when will sessions be held?
  • April 1st – PaTTAN East, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • April 24th – PaTTAN Central, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • April 30th – PaTTAN West, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • This training satisfies the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance Based Contracting measures CN-DD/Bx.01.1S and CN-DD/Bx.01.1CE for all Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Frontline Supervisors (FLSs), and program managers.
  • This training also fulfills 6100 ongoing training requirements.
 
*After logging into your MyODP account, completion of the Demographics Form is required before being able to register for a session.
 
Please contact the Bureau of Autism Training Mailbox at [email protected]with questions.

PA Family Network March Events and Workshops

by: Ilana Gruber
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Feb
20

Below are the PA Family Network workshop and support groups for March 2025. Thank you for sharing these important workshops and Good Life Groups with your network!

Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events.

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Save the Date - Autism Spectrum Disorder In-Person Seminar 2025

by: Ilana Gruber
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Feb
19
Save the Date!
Autism Spectrum Disorder In-Person Seminar 2025
TOPIC: Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Overview and Practical Application
Over the years the prevalence of autism has increased, Pennsylvania’s service delivery system for individuals with autism has expanded, and best practices to provide quality supports have emerged. To support the individual needs of each person with autism across the lifespan, an understanding of core characteristics must be established. It is also important to learn how the individual’s presentation of autism may change across settings and situations. This seminar will provide attendees with an in-depth presentation on core characteristics of autism and the impact of the characteristics on daily life, routines, and activities. A review of common terms and basic principles used to change behavior, teach new skills, and develop practical application of best practices will be included. Opportunity for discussion and engagement will occur throughout the seminar.
Who should attend?
Direct Support Professionals, Front Line Supervisors, and Program Managers supporting individuals with autism in residential and other home and community-based settings. Professionals supporting individuals in Adult Autism Waiver (AAW), Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP), Consolidated Person/Family- Directed Support Waiver (P/FDS), and Community Living are encouraged to attend.
Where and when will sessions be held?
3 Locations, 1 session per location. 125-person max per session.
  • April 1st – PaTTAN East, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • April 24th – PaTTAN Central, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • April 30th – PaTTAN West, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Registration will open in early March.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • This training satisfies the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance Based Contracting measures CN-DD/Bx.01.1S and CN-DD/Bx.01.1CE for all Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Frontline Supervisors (FLSs), and program managers.
  • This training also fulfills 6100 ongoing training requirements.

Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) March 2025 Training and Events Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
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Feb
17

The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the March 2025 training and events calendar. Please share widely.

Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series Virtual Session - March 12, 2025 - 10 AM – 12 PM

by: Ilana Gruber
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Feb
17
Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series Virtual Zoom Session presents: Revolutionizing Care: How Telehealth and Assistive Tools are Changing the Game for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
Registration is now open.
March 12, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
See the attached announcement for session descriptions, presenter biographies, and information on how to register.
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