DUE TODAY!! Reminder that the Supporting Families Survey

ODP 2023 Supporting Families Survey is open through 6/30/23 The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) wants your feedback! The anonymous Supporting Families Survey seeks input from individuals who receive support from a Supports Coordinator (SC also known as a case manager or case worker), and family members of people who receive support through an SC. […]

Person-Centered Practices & the Benefits of Matching Support

Elevance Health is teaming up with Support Development Associates to present on the impact that person-centered practices have on individuals utilizing supportive services, and how a focus on matching support can positively impact all involved. Elevance Health is committed to the practice of person-centered planning, ensuring that providers have the information that they need to […]

Policy Opportunities to Increase the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Resource Limit

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program with strict limits and complicated rules related to resources. To be eligible, an individual or couple must have countable resources that are no more than the resource limit ($2,000 for an individual, and $3,000 for a couple). Even one penny of “excess” resources can lead to benefit […]

Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Virtual Office Hours for AAW providers and SCOs

These meetings are held for all Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) providers and Support Coordinators (SC) providing AAW services. The presenters will provide updates on the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW), answer questions, and provide technical assistance and support.  The Virtual Office Hours (VOH) start with an overview of any new ODP announcements and also includes […]

State of the Science Webinar: Community Living Priorities: Feedback from Stakeholders

Join the Community Living Policy Center (CLPC) for the third installment of their State of the Science Webinar series titled, “Community Living Priorities: Feedback from Stakeholders”. Hear from the Administration of Community Living, The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), and the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy, as they share feedback from stakeholders, advocates, […]