The transition from student to adult services is often referred to as a “cliff” where many needed services and service providers “drop off.” For individuals with complex communication needs, this often results in regression or stalled progress in communication, right when it is arguably more important to quality of life than ever. Penn State Health […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
