The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has published the latest edition of The Gold Book: Understanding the Office of Developmental Programs almost 10 years since the last edition was printed. The Gold Book is intended to be a comprehensive guide…
Si tienes entre 18 y 30 años y vives en Filadelfia, este nuevo proyecto de investigación puede ser para ti. CAPS es un estudio de Par especialista en autismo para la comunidad (CAPS, por sus siglas en inglés) NUESTROS OBJETIVOS:…
Community Organizer for Speaking for Ourselves Speaking for Ourselves (SFO), an internationally known self-advocacy organization by and for people with disabilities, is needing the help of a local Philadelphia-area resident to assist in coordinating their various activities. Speaking for Ourselves is…
Former Resident Healed by Volunteering This story was written and published by Liberty Lutheran on February 28, 2023. Please refer to their blog here for the original piece. Phillip and Sister Pat Downs Volunteering at the General Store For six years,…
Join us for our new Podcast: Life Without Limits- Planning with the PA Family Network. Each week we’ll chat with professionals, individuals with disabilities and their families as they navigate the system and live a Life without Limits. The topics…
PA Legislators Set Precedence for Inclusion of Disabled People’s History, Culture & Contributions in the Curriculum Disabled people across the state of Pennsylvania are celebrating a historic piece of legislation that will bring disabled people's history, contributions, experience, and culture…
A message from Jeanne E. Franklin, MPH, PMP, County Health Director - Chester County Health Department It is hard to believe we are embarking upon yet another emerging contagious disease – monkeypox – despite still recovering from several years of…
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following announcement: The Department of Human Services is issuing an important reminder that major changes are being made to the HealthChoices Physical Health Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) offering Medical Assistance benefits on…
What is ODP? The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) within the Department of Human Services is responsible for the oversight of intellectual and developmental disability services in Pennsylvania. Local County MH/ID Programs’ verify program eligibility for services through ODP. Get…
Don’t forget to vote May 17, 2022 in the PA primary! Here are some resources to help: Find Your Polling Place Know your rights, including: Voters with disabilities may have assistance in casting their ballots from a person of their…