State of Pennsylvania Archives - Vision For Equality

The Gold Book – 3rd Edition July 2023

July 17, 2023
Education and Training, Online Resources, State of Pennsylvania

The Gold Book is intended to be a comprehensive guide for families as they enter and navigate the ODP service system. The service system that is supported by ODP is varied and vast. For those new to the system, it can feel overwhelming. For individuals and families new to the system or for anyone interested in navigating ODP, The Gold Book is intended to be a guide to the system.

Finding Your Way in PA App

November 14, 2022
Accessibility, Child Protective Services, Food Banks, Housing, Online Resources, Other organizations, State of Pennsylvania, Utility Assistance

Finding Your Way in PA app is a simple and effective way to empower children, youth, and their families experiencing homelessness to search for and contact a variety of services for shelter, food, health and mental health, education, and work.

Community Services and Resource Guide by DBHIDS

October 27, 2022
Community Living, Crisis Intervention, Food Banks, State of Pennsylvania, Trauma Informed Care

A list of local, Philadelphia, community services and resources available for support and assitance

Places to Go and Things to Do in Southeastern PA Book

August 24, 2022
Accessibility, Community Living, Self-Advocacy, State of Pennsylvania

A handbook which was created to provide endless opportunities for community inclusion for people in the Intellectual Disability and Autism Community in the Southeast Region of Pennsylvania.

Quick Guide to ODP Services

June 22, 2022
Autism, Information and Referral, State of Pennsylvania

A quick guide to the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and services for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability, Autism, and Children with a Developmental Disability in Pennsylvania

2021 Back-to-School Guide for Pennsylvania Public School Students

September 9, 2021
Community Living, Online Resources, State of Pennsylvania

The Education Law Center (ELC) has updated our annual “Back-to-School” guide with publications on various education topics to help families, students, and child-serving professionals.

Why is IM4Q Important?

July 9, 2021
IM4Q, State of Pennsylvania

The Importance of Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) for Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Welfare (DPW), Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)

A Slice of Pie

January 6, 2021
Advocacy, Newsletters & Magazines, State of Pennsylvania

A Slice of Pie is an ongoing publication keeping their readers informed about important policy issues pertaining to the disability communities in Pennsylvania.

Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1)

January 5, 2021
Advocacy, Self-Advocacy, State of Pennsylvania

Self Advocates United as 1 is a group of people who envision a world where people with developmental disabilities and their families are united to share knowledge, empower others, and use their voices to transform their communities and people’s lives.

Office of Intellectual and Development Disabilities – Delaware County

January 5, 2021
Advocacy, Community Living, State of Pennsylvania, Transitioning to Adult Life

It is the policy of the Delaware County AE to monitor all service providers and Supports Coordination Organizations serving residents of Delaware County to ensure that they follow Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) guidelines. AE functions include intake and eligibility determination, provider relations, service authorization, systems coordination, quality management, incident management, and coordination of funding sources.

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