Vision for Equality seeks to help you find the resources that you or your loved one needs to advocate for and understand the Intellectual Disability and Autism services and systems. The following information is meant to connect you or your loved one with some important information and external organizations where you can find support and knowledge as you navigate the complexities of Pennsylvania’s Intellectual Disability and Autism system.
Links you need if you’re on the Waiting List
Links you need if you have an Intellectual Disability/Autism Waiver
- ODP Customer Service Line: 888-565-9435 TTY: 866-388-1114
- Services & Supports Directory (HCSIS)
- Provider Profiles – To find more out about ODP service providers
- Information about fair hearings and appeals
- Know Your Rights: Navigating the Fair Hearing Process in the IDD Waiver System with David Gates (Video)
- ISP Manual – Preparing for an Individual Support Plan Meeting
- EPSDT
- Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services
- Supports Intensity Scale ™ (SIS)
- Variance Form and Process
- DHS Intellectual Disability Services/Waiver document links
- Developmental Programs Licensing/Regulations links
- ISP Manual
- Pennsylvania Code
- Annotated ISP
- When Something Bad Happens to Someone I Care About or Support- Guiding a Discussion about ODP’s Incident Management Process
- Updated ODP Acronym Guide for external stakeholders
- Performance-Based Contracting Residential Implementation Guide July 26 2024
If you are looking for services, contact:
- The Office of Developmental Programs at: 1-888-565-9435
- The Bureau of Autism Services at: 1-866-539-7689
- The Developmental Disabilities Council at: 1-877-685-4452
- The Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training Collaborative (ASERT) at: 877-231-4244
- Things you need to know about SNAP
If you are looking for someone to help you advocate on your behalf, contact:
- The Arc of Pennsylvania at: 1-800-692-7258
- SAU1 at: 1-877-304-7730
If you are looking for someone to help you protect your rights, contact:
- Disability Rights Pennsylvania at: 1-800-692-7443
- DRP offers a number of self-advocacy guides relating to a variety of topics
- Pennsylvania Health Law Project at: 1-800-274-3258
If you are looking for help with jobs or job training, call:
- The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation at: 1-800-442-6351