ODP Shares Communication Policies and Definitions

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared Bulletin 00-25-05.

The purpose of this bulletin is to establish the ODP policy on communication and assure all individuals have an effective way to communicate in order to express choice and ensure health and safety. Please review the Bulletin and accompanying attachment for additional information.

• Attachment 1: Communication Definitions

In accordance with ODP’s Everyday Lives: Values in Action, individuals and their families identified several areas of importance for increasing the overall quality of their lives. One of those priorities is communication. It is ODP’s goal that every person has an effective way to communicate in order to express choice and ensure health and safety. All forms of communication should consider and include the individual’s language preferences and use of current technology.

Comments and questions regarding this bulletin should be directed to the appropriate ODP Regional Program Office.

Visit the Office of Developmental Programs website for more details.