The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared their Division of Quality Management’s QM Spotlight, the ninth in a series of quarterly publications that provides information and reminders about how to build and sustain your organization’s and ODP’s Culture of Quality. You can view the Issue 9, Spring Edition here.
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.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-026. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate that registration for the May – August CI Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now open on MyODP. Please view the announcement for information on how to access and register for the trainings.
ODP Announcement 24-025 provides information regarding the accreditation of MyODP trainings by the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). The NADSP credentialing process is important to DSPs, as it puts them on a path for portable credentialing, creates a career ladder, and is an opportunity to demonstrate an up-to-date and relevant skill set, highlight professional achievements, and document the DSP’s value to the employer and supported individuals.
Training hours (certificates) that were achieved for accredited ODP trainings prior to ODP’s accreditation approval will be accepted and applied towards DSP E-Badge requirements. Accredited trainings available in MyODP will be identified with the “NADSP Accredited DSP Training” icon. The list of Accredited trainings can be found here. Please contact ODP via email with any questions.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) are pleased to announce that the latest edition of the Positive Approaches Journal is now available!
This issue of the Positive Approaches Journal focuses on the aging process in those with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (ID/A) and mental health. Pennsylvania has seen significant growth in their older adult population, and this trend certainly applies to those with ID/A and mental health.
The articles presented in this issue of the Positive Approaches journal offer insight and expertise into several aspects of the issues that Pennsylvania’s aging population is confronting. Discussion on such key topics as dementia, social isolation, mental health and substance abuse, and the Pennsylvania Master Plan on Aging are addressed.
This issue of Positive Approaches Journal is in digital form, available for viewing online or for downloading at MyODP’s website. To print a copy of the PDF, online journal, or a specific article, you will find these options within your left navigation bar on any Positive Approaches Journal page. A new window will open with your selected document. In your browser, you may click the Print button in the top left corner of the page, or by using the Print capability within your browser.
Please submit feedback regarding your experience with the Positive Approaches Journal on MyODP by selecting the feedback image on MyODP within your left navigation bar on any Positive Approaches Journal page.
ODP announcements are now available on the MyODP website. These can be accessed by going to the Communications tab and selecting “ODP Announcements.” Please update your bookmarks to the ODP Announcements web page by January 5, 2024. The announcement database on MyODP will no longer be available after this date.
6100 Annual Training Course Certificate Refresh
All courses listed in the Annual Training Catalogue will have new certificates available on January 5, 2024. Courses listed in the catalogue will have updated links. Please visit the Annual Training Catalogue web page for updated links after January 5.
MyTranscript Replacing Download Certificates Block
The Download Certificates block will no longer be available to users after January 5, 2024. This block did not contain all certificates that can be received on MyODP. Users should now use the MyTranscript report to view all accessed certificates.
The MyTranscript report can be found in the Transcripts block available in the right sidebar of any MyODP web page.
MyODP has posted the most recent version of the Adult Autism Waiver’s (AAW) Supports & Services Directory (SSD) for December 2023. You can find it here.
SPECIAL NOTE TO PROVIDERS: Please review your contact information in the SSD. If it requires updating, send your corrected information via email with “SSD” in the subject line. Also, please submit any questions regarding this communication or updates for the directory via email with “SSD” in the subject line.
