The purpose of this announcement is to remind the audience of the training requirements established by the Harry M Settlement agreement, and to provide updated information about how to access the required trainings. This Announcement will obsolete Announcements 021-14, 033-14 and 048-14 that previously linked to the Deaf Services Trainings. Attachment 119-17
To provide updated clarifications regarding the Career Planning (Vocational Assessment and Job Finding), Supported Employment (Intensive Job Coaching and Extended Employment Supports) services, Small Group Employment (formerly known as Transitional Work Services), and updated provider training requirements.The Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) is providing additional guidance about the
To disseminate information regarding the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) change to the minimum qualification requirements to provide Benefits Counseling in the Consolidated, Community Living, and P/FDS waivers. Attachment 1: 20-012 Broadening Provider Qualifications for the Benefits Counseling Service
To provide information about ARPA grant fund reimbursement. Updates in red. Attachment 1: 22-083 Update Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Fund Reimbursement
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing Bulletin 00-24-01: Performance Standards for Residential Services and its 2 accompanying attachments. The purpose of this bulletin is to announce the performance standards that will be used to assign providers of Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing, and Supported Living services (hereafter referred to
On July 27, 2020, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) facilitated an overview meeting with Administrative Entities (AEs) and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) on Electronic Visit Verification (EVV). ODP communicated that questions submitted by meeting participants via the chat function would be released with the questions and answers as a Frequently Asked
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is offering Health Equity training for supports coordinators (SCs) through MyODP. Health equity means that everyone has access to healthcare and the support they need to live a healthy life. This training provides information on the barriers to health equity and focuses on the Supports Coordinator’s
Please find attached the Individual Support Plans (ISPs) for Individuals Receiving Targeted Support Management, Base-Funded Services, Consolidated, Community Living or Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) Waiver Services (the ID/A Waivers), or Who Reside in an Intermediate Care Facility for the Intellectually Disabled (ICF/ID). The purpose of this bulletin is to distribute the updated
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide clarification about interpreter use and ODP’s expectations for compliance with applicable laws when rendering services to individuals who are deaf. Attachments Memo 018-15 : Communication Assistance Compliance Standards for Individuals who are Deaf
The Disabilities Rights Network (DRN) provides legal, policy, and advocacy services necessary to protect the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. The Developmental Disabilities Act and its implementing regulations, 45 CFR 1386, confer this authority upon DRN. On February 13, 2009, ODP issued Bulletin 00-08-15 Disability Rights Network Access to Records and
