Jun
16
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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached July 2025 Training and Events Calendar.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the June Training and Event Calendar.
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!
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
Category: ODP Communications
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.
May
19
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
Category: ODP Communications
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.
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
Category: ODP Communications
Apr
21
The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the May 2025 training and events calendar.
2025 Move Your Way Day
Category: ODP Communications
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!
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
Category: ODP Communications
Mar
18
Attached please find April’s Training and Events Calendar. Please share widely.
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
Category: ODP Communications
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.
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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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
Category: ODP Communications
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
Category: ODP Communications
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.
Feb
13
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), in collaboration with Temple University Harrisburg, will host a two-day educational and networking event on April 29th and 30th to support counties, providers, and families involved in crisis intervention services.
This children, youth, and young adult-focused event will include state updates, regulatory updates, and presentations from other child-serving state agencies. Professionals will provide clinical best practice approaches for working effectively with children, youth, young adults, and families in crisis. A detailed agenda will be released prior to the event. CEUs will be available for clinical sessions.
Audience:
Children, Youth and Young Adults, Family Members, County Administrators, Crisis Intervention Service Providers Educators, Behavioral health professionals outside of crisis intervention services, CASSP Coordinators/System of Care Coordinators/Children’s Behavioral Health Specialists, Staff who can support children, youth, young adults, and families receiving crisis intervention services, and Stakeholders that engage the behavior health crisis system.
Dates:
-Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
-Wednesday April 30, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Where:
Harrisburg Hilton Hotel located in Harrisburg, PA.
Forum content and speaker questions may be sent to:[email protected].
Registration questions may be sent to:[email protected].
Feb
07
ODP is asking your organization to share the following information to all individuals and families that you work with:
After Hours with Policy from the Office of Developmental Programs:
March 18, 2024
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Interactive Session with Individuals and Families Using LifeCourse Tools To Explore ODP Services
The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) invites individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and their families to join in a virtual exploration and discussion with members of the Division of Policy and Program Innovation. These sessions are informal, meaning the conversation will not be recorded, and rules will be set before the session starts to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to provide questions and comments. The session will be held through Microsoft Teams.
The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) invites individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and their families to join in a virtual exploration and discussion with members of the Division of Policy and Program Innovation. These sessions are informal, meaning the conversation will not be recorded, and rules will be set before the session starts to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to provide questions and comments. The session will be held through Microsoft Teams.
Please note: This event is being held only for individuals and family members; this is not an event for someone who is only a professional.
What Will Be Covered?
This will be an interactive session incorporating the use of some of the LifeCourse Tools to explore how services and supports can fit into an everyday life. Through the use of these tools and the LifeCourse Framework, this session will provide time to discuss and discover what individuals and families want and need in their life and how services and supports can help.
Registration: