After August 1, 2023, Trainers will be able to create their own Student and Practicum Observer classes on the Med Admin platform. The class creation request form will no longer be used after this date. Starting on August 2, 2023, Trainers will create their own classes as need and will no longer request class creation […]
The next Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) Subcommittee meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in the PA Department of Education’s Honors Suite, 1st floor, at 333 Market Street Tower in Harrisburg, and as a webinar with remote streaming. If you plan to attend in person and need an American Sign Language […]
Space is limited. Please register to attend by emailing RA-ODPDeafServices@pa.gov.
Growing your impact and increasing your agency’s reach is a goal or aspiration for many disability service providers. Whether you’ve expanded your service offerings or pivoted into a new market, you likely aren’t the same organization you were five or ten years ago. Change is essential if you want to keep your organization relevant and […]
What is the Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series? The Department of Human Services’ Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) are pleased to announce the Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series, which offers presentations focused on supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A) and mental health […]
More often than we might realize, the way we write is not accessible to all people. However, there are ways to make communication clearer. One way to do this is to write using Plain Language. Plain Language uses short, to-the-point words and sentences. This helps make writing easier to understand. This benefits everyone, including people […]
The 2023 Summit for Regional Collaboratives is an opportunity to share between collaboratives to both: • Celebrate and highlight the work over the past year and to identify potential next steps individually and collectively; • Prepare for the year ahead by engaging in specific focused conversations around priorities. Click here to Register.
The 2023 Summit for Regional Collaboratives is an opportunity to share between collaboratives to both: • Celebrate and highlight the work over the past year and to identify potential next steps individually and collectively; • Prepare for the year ahead by engaging in specific focused conversations around priorities. Click here to Register.
The 2023 Summit for Regional Collaboratives is an opportunity to share between collaboratives to both: • Celebrate and highlight the work over the past year and to identify potential next steps individually and collectively; • Prepare for the year ahead by engaging in specific focused conversations around priorities. Click here to Register.
Join the Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) for their August Lunch & Learn webinar focused on conducting participatory action research with people with disabilities. Dr. Fabricio E. Balcazar, Professor of Disability and Human Development and Director of the Center on Capacity Building for Minorities with Disabilities Research at the University of Illinois at Chicago, […]
Most older adults and people with disabilities want to be able to receive help with daily activities at home and in their communities. This type of help, which is called Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), enables older adults to remain independent at home rather than being forced to move into an institution. The Medicaid HCBS […]
Join Justice in Aging for a webinar titled “Using an Equity Framework to Evaluate & Improve Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).” The webinar will focus on Justice in Aging's HCBS Equity Framework and will help participants identify inequities in policies and program rules and explore solutions to ensure equitable access to quality services for […]
This webinar, organized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, will explore the benefits of motivational interviewing (MI) in integrated care settings. This webinar aims to highlight how MI and person-centered techniques can improve communication between health plans, providers, and members, leading to increased member engagement and better understanding of […]
The target audience for this committee includes member organization HR Leaders, Recruiters, Benefits Specialists, Program Supervisors, and others grappling with workforce management and engagement. At our initial kickoff meeting, we will explore interest in Workforce Development, Culture Change & Engagement, Best Practices in human resources and human capital management, Training & Credentialing, Learning Management support, and other […]
This webinar provides training to SCs surrounding the CPS service. Information will be provided to SCs in relation to locating, coordinating, and monitoring CPS services. Click here to Register
The prevalence of the Internet has shrunk the world. Not just in conversation and connection, but across a range of digital mediums. Billions of bytes of text, photos, videos, and even audio is shared daily – but who’s being left out? While censorship and unaffordable internet keep content away from millions, the lack of accessibility […]
The American Society on Aging (ASA) is hosting an upcoming webinar titled "Geriatric Care Ethics: Understanding Autonomy, Capacity and Personal Bias." This webinar will explore ethical considerations around autonomy, informed consent, and mental capacity to help promote a person-centered culture of empathy, respect, and dignity. This discussion will also review how to recognize biases that […]
The fourth installment of the "Closing the Justice Gap for Older Adults" webinar series, led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the National Council on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER), and the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), focuses on equipping legal aid attorneys to represent individuals who may be subject to guardianship or who are […]
The target audience for this committee includes the CEO, Directors, Program Leadership, Service Line Leadership grappling with the complexities of integrating technology into care and supports in a meaningful way. The committee discusses topics such as building confidence in the use of technology as a component of service delivery, ways of partnering with technology providers, […]
The job of a direct support professional (DSP) can be both psychologically and physically tiring, causing many in the field to experience burnout and compassion fatigue. To build an organizational culture that can effectively retain qualified DSPs, you must build out your organization’s ability to support DSPs through their challenges and promote workplace well-being among […]
In recognition of Immunization Awareness Month, join The Administration for Community Living (ACL) for "Community-Based Vaccinations: The Aging and Disability Networks in Action." This webinar will highlight the work of two ACL-funded national initiatives to increase access to flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for older adults and people with disabilities. Attendees will learn about successful community-based partnerships […]
ODEP, along with the Department of Education and the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities, is hosting a virtual four-part dialogue series that addresses multiple topics that impact employment for American Indians and Alaska Natives. Join us on Tuesday, August 29 […]
Join the Employment First Community of Practice on August 30, from 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET for the webinar “Stories of Successful Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE).” This webinar is entirely focused on the experiences of people with disabilities who have successfully transitioned from working at a 14(c), Subminimum Wage or Sheltered Workshop facility […]
Join USAging for a webinar discussing the release of the latest National AAA Survey data, showing how Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are adapting programs and services to meet evolving needs and challenges. Presenters will share new findings from the latest National AAA Survey, highlight trends that have emerged since the last survey in 2019, […]
The target audience for this committee includes the CEO, CFO, Controller, Accountants, Billing Leaders, and others grappling with the complexities of financial management in the ID/A system of care in PA. The committee discusses topics such as fee schedule rates, Alternative Payment Models, MLTSS, ACOs, Billing Policies & Regulations, and other recommended topics. Any TPA […]
