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Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Resources
Contacting ODP with Questions or Concerns
- ODP Bulletins: Current, Draft, & Archive
- ODP Informational Packets and Memos
- Forms, including PUNS and ISP
- ODP Letters to Individuals and Families
- Publications and Other Resources
- Waivers - Consolidated and Person/Family Directed Supports (PFDS)
- SIS and the PA Plus
- Participant-Directed Supports (including Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent)
- Autism Waiver and Resources
- Individual Support Plan (ISP)
- Provider Profiles
- Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS)
- Lifesharing
- Employment
- Rate Setting
- Miscellaneous 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 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 including audio segments. Revised Fall 2009.
FAQ 3: Dispute Resolution and Fair Hearings
- PDF to save or print (pdf with graphics, 595kb)
- Rich text file to save or print (rtf, 117kb)
FAQ 4: How do I Choose a Provider for the Supports I Need?
- PDF to save or print (pdf with graphics, 680kb)
- Rich text file to save or print (rtf, 193kb)
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)
Communication Resources
Communicate PA, a new website created by ODP and the Institute on Disabilities, to provide information and raise awareness about and for individuals in Pennsylvania who have complex communication needs. www.communicatePA.wikispaces.com
To join Communicate PA, complete and return the following short form (choose one):
Flyer, text version (Word 43KB) | Flyer, printable version with graphics (PDF 528KB)
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.
Websites
- Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
- Services for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities
- Services for Pennsylvanians with Mental Retardation
- Locate your County MH/MR Offices
- Link to The Pennsylvania Code
- The Pennsylvania Waiting List
- Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)
- OCS, Office of Developmental Programs Consulting System (formerly OMR Consulting System)
- ACUMEN - www.acumenfiscalagent.com/acumen
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
