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Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Resources

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

FAQ 1: PUNS, Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services

FAQ 1: PUNS web page with audio segments.
Alternate versions:
  Rich text file to save or print (rtf, 67kb)
  PDF file to save or print (pdf with graphics, 382kb)
   Complete audio (mp3, 19.13mb)
  PUNS en español (rtf, 71kb)
  PUNS en español (pdf, 571kb)

FAQ 2: Waivers

FAQ 2: Waivers web page with audio segments.
Alternate versions:
  Rich text file to save or print (rtf, 93kb)
  PDF file to save or print (pdf with graphics, 482kb)
   Complete audio (mp3, 36.91mb)
  Waiver en español (pdf, 599kb)

Publications

Understanding the Mental Retardation System in PA

Published by Vision for EQuality, Inc., Pennsylvania Waiting List Campaign, Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania Training Partnership for People with Disabilities and Families

Understanding the Mental Retardation System in PA (PDF to save or print - 3.98MB) NOTE: This is a large file. High-speed Internet connection recommended.
Understanding the Mental Retardation System in PA, text version in 4 parts (note - these files have not yet been tested for accessibility):
- Intro (Word, 64KB)
- Table of Contents (Word, 31KB)
- Main Content (Word, 776KB)
- Checklists (Word, 46KB)

Miscellaneous Resources

Fact Sheet for Families and Pharmacies
This fact sheet contains information for families to use when trying to access pharmacy services when they have private insurance and Medical Assistance. It informs families of their rights on one page and pharmacists of their obligations on the other.
Fact Sheet - PDF or Fact Sheet - Word

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Resources

AAC Online Resources (list of websites)

The Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act of 1966

Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act of 1966 - PDF(35.43MB) NOTE: This is a large file. High-speed Internet connection recommended.