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Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) May 2026 Training and Events Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
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Apr
15

Attached is the May 2026 training and events calendar. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance in sharing it widely. 

You are invited: Statewide Positive Approaches & Practices Meeting

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Mar
31
You are invited to participate in the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) STATEWIDE POSITIVE APPROACHES & PRACTICES MEETING
Jointly hosted by the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP).
This quarterly meeting aims to provide the most recent research and resources for people with mental health and behavioral challenges, intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities to live an everyday life.
 
Resources to Support Decision Making in Human Services: Guardianship and Psychiatric Advance Directives
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Online – Zoom Webinar
Please see attached announcement for additional information.
The Zoom link for joining the session will be sent to the email you used to register. This link will be unique to your registration. Please do not share this link.
Questions? Email: [email protected]

Registration Open: Everyday Lives 2026 Virtual Conference

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
30
The 2026 Everyday Lives Conference will include ODP’s annual Dual Diagnosis Conference as a pre-conference event jointly hosted with the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS). The biannual Everyday Lives Conference, hosted by the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), invites individuals with a disability and/or autism (ID/A), family members, caregivers, and support professionals to engage in presentations and panels focused on sharing information that empowers the everyday lives of individuals with disabilities throughout Pennsylvania. The 2026 Everyday Lives Conference (EDL) will be held virtually throughout the first two weeks of May 2026. The conference theme for 2026 is “Breaking Barriers and Building Futures”.
View the attached conference program for more information, including the full conference agenda.
 
 
What to Expect
The virtual conference will be hosted through the online platform Whova and will feature six days of presentations. A series of watch parties will be hosted throughout the state as an opportunity for conference-goers to connect and engage with the conference content together. Follow the registration link for more information.
 
The conference program is broken into three sections. Each conference section (excluding the post-conference) will include presentations for all ODP stakeholders, but some sessions may cater more to one audience than another. Regardless, we invite all audiences to attend every session. Content will be accessible and relevant to all.

Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) April 2026 Training and Events Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
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Mar
19

Attached is the April 2026 training and events calendar. The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requests your assistance in sharing it widely. 

After Hours with Policy from the Office of Developmental Programs: ODP 101: How to Begin - How to Register and Enroll with ODP, Who to Contact with Questions, and More

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Feb
19
After Hours with Policy from the Office of Developmental Programs: ODP 101: How to Begin - How to Register and Enroll with ODP, Who to Contact with Questions, and More
 
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism (ID/A) and their families to join in a virtual discussion with members of the Division of Policy and Program Innovation. These sessions are informal, meaning the conversation will not be recorded, and rules will be set before the session starts to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to provide questions and comments. The session will be held through Microsoft Teams.
Please note: This event is being held only for individuals and family members; this is not an event for someone who is only a professional.
What Will Be Covered?
ODP staff will demonstrate where to go online to find the ID/A waivers available in Pennsylvania and the Individual Support Plan (ISP) manual, as well as how to navigate within the documents. The session also includes a review of the enrollment process using the publicly available documents. Finally, ODP staff will discuss with individuals and family members who they should contact once they begin the registration process.
Audience:
Individuals and Families
Date:
March 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Registration:

Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) March 2026 Training and Events Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
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Feb
19

Attached is the March 2026 training and events calendar.

Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series (DDPCS) February 2026

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Feb
16
Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series
Bringing America Greatness - Serving the Disability Community with Cultural Competency/Do No Harm
February 19, 2026 - 10:00am – 1:00pm
 
Session Description:
Cultural Competency is necessary for every American, regardless of age, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, economic status, disability or handicap. Being different does not guarantee the ability to relate positively to our diversity, in a personal or professional way. This training will help develop skills that focus on living-working-playing-learning together. These skills must be practiced and learned across all sectors of our society. Emphasis will be placed on equity as a right for all Americans embraced by leaders of people everywhere from birth to adulthood. Thus, cultural competency as a skill set is both beyond, but essential to diversity and inclusion efforts, providing a chemistry for “greatness” in America.
Session is free, but registration is required, attendance is on a first come, first served basis.
Please review the attached flyer for additional details
 
The session will be offered virtually via the Zoom© platform. The Zoom link for joining the session will be sent to the email you used to register. This link will be unique to your registration. Please do not share this link.
 
 
For questions on registration, email: [email protected]

REMINDER: Pediatric Capacity Building Institute Registration Deadline

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Jan
27
Registration Deadline Approaching
 
Announcing the Pediatric Capacity Building Institute Year 3!
 

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is excited to announce the Third Annual Pediatric Capacity Building Institute (PCBI). PCBI is a unique, interactive, educational experience which will occur monthly from March 2026 to October 2026. DHS strives to bring exceptional speakers who engage participants in a wide range of topics designed to better support children and families with complex needs across the Commonwealth. Some of the topics include infant mental health, leading through change, multisystemic planning, impact of trauma on children and families, vicarious trauma among professionals, expressive therapies and much more. PCBI also strives to incorporate the voices and experience of the children and families using these supports and services at every juncture. PCBI is open to professionals across systems with an interest in learning more about supporting children with complex needs and system change. 

Please review the attached flyer for more details and to complete the interest survey.  Interest surveys must be completed by January 29th, 2026. Applicants will be notified of their selection status by February 5, 2026 via email.

Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series (DDPCS) February 2026

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Jan
20
Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series
Bringing America Greatness - Serving the Disability Community with Cultural Competency/Do No Harm
February 19, 2026 - 10:00am – 1:00pm
 
Session Description:
Cultural Competency is necessary for every American, regardless of age, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, economic status, disability or handicap. Being different does not guarantee the ability to relate positively to our diversity, in a personal or professional way. This training will help develop skills that focus on living-working-playing-learning together. These skills must be practiced and learned across all sectors of our society. Emphasis will be placed on equity as a right for all Americans embraced by leaders of people everywhere from birth to adulthood. Thus, cultural competency as a skill set is both beyond, but essential to diversity and inclusion efforts, providing a chemistry for “greatness” in America.
Session is free, but registration is required, attendance is on a first come, first served basis.
Please Review the attached flyer for additional details
 
The session will be offered virtually via the Zoom© platform. The Zoom link for joining the session will be sent to the email you used to register. This link will be unique to your registration. Please do not share this link.
 
 
For questions on registration, email: [email protected]
 

Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) February 2026 Training and Events Calendar Reissue - Corrected Links

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Jan
19

The previous release of the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Training and Events Calendar had an incorrect link. Attached please find the Training and Events Calendar for February 2026. This update contains a corrected link for the Public Comment Session - Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Renewal webinar scheduled for February 9, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

 

Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) January 2026 Training and Events Calendar

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Dec
16

The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the January 2026 training and events calendar.

Maintaining Healthy Skin and Healing Wounds Training Webinar

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Dec
09
Maintaining Healthy Skin and Healing Wounds Training Webinar
 
January 22, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
 
Milestone Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU) West invites you to join its Maintaining Healthy Skin and Healing Wounds training webinar on January 22, 2026. The presentation will be delivered by Dr. Joyce M. Black, Professor of Nursing at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Nursing. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of the National Pressure Injury Advisor Panel. See the attached flyer for more information.
 
 
*Note: You will be prompted to create an account with Milestone HCQU West’s learning management system before registering for the webinar. Please refer to the contact information in the attached flyer if assistance is needed.

Save the Date! The 2026 Everyday Lives Virtual Conference

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Dec
01
The 2026 Everyday Lives Virtual Conference:
Breaking Barriers and Building Futures
 
You’re invited to save the date for the 2026 Everyday Lives Virtual Conference! The 2026 Everyday Lives Conference (EDL) will be held virtually throughout the first two weeks of May 2026. The conference theme for 2026 is “Breaking Barriers and Building Futures”. Conference tracks include:
 

 

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Provider Innovation Series Informational Webinar

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Dec
01
Informational Webinar
Tuesday, December 2nd
9:00 – 9:30 AM
 
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites provider agencies to join an informational webinar to learn about the upcoming Provider Innovation Series. The Provider Innovation Series is an opportunity for providers to spotlight and showcase innovative practices that promote peer to peer learning and drive quality.  Join us for this informational webinar to learn how you can be selected to be part of this exciting opportunity.
 
Providers will be selected through a competitive application process. When the application window opens, providers will apply and be selected to present their innovative practices. ODP will select providers to present based on the provider’s innovative practices that promote peer to peer learning and drive quality. ODP encourages providers to use ISAC Recommendations and Strategies to identify areas of innovation. Selected presenters will then have the opportunity to share their model with ODP stakeholders during quarterly virtual sessions beginning in mid-2026. The first selected provider(s) will present as part of the Everyday Lives Conference in May 2026.
 
Join the informational webinar to learn more. Registration is required.
 

After Hours with Policy From the Office of Developmental Programs: Waiver 10: What is a Waiver, and What Does it Do?

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Nov
17
Waiver 101: What is a Waiver, and What Does it Do?
December 4, 2025
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism (ID/A) and their families to join in a virtual discussion with members of the Division of Policy and Program Innovation. These sessions are informal, meaning the conversation will not be recorded, and rules will be set before the session starts to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to provide questions and comments. The session will be held through Microsoft Teams.
Please note: This event is being held only for individuals and family members; this is not an event for someone who is only a professional.
What Will Be Covered?
ODP staff will provide an overview of the ID/A Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) waivers available in Pennsylvania. This session will consist of a brief history of ID/A services in PA, what ODP is, and how the "waivers" came to exist and their purpose. The session will also include time to explore the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) and ODP’s websites for this information.
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Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) December 2025 Training and Events Calendar

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Nov
17

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODP’s December 2025 Training and Events Calendar. Please share widely.

Dual Diagnosis Conference - A message from Dr. Brandi Kelly

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Nov
03
REGISTER TODAY:
The 2025 Dual Diagnosis Virtual Conference
November 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Understanding Neuroplasticity and Recent Advancements in Enhancing Supports
The Offices of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and Developmental Programs (ODP) invite you to register for the 2025 Dual Diagnosis Conference to be hosted virtually on November 19. Join us for this one-day virtual conference to gain a better understanding of neuroplasticity and recent advancements in enhancing supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
A message from conference speaker Dr. Brandi Kelly:
Watch the video below to hear from Dual Diagnosis presenter Dr. Brandi Kelly! Dr. Kelly provides an overview her presentation on the intersection of wellness and mental health needs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Brandi Kelly, Ph.D. is the Clinical Director for Louisiana’s Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) and received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Louisiana State University in 1998 and a post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology from Alliant University in 2002. She has worked extensively in community and residential-based programs providing support planning, staff training, and behavioral health services to individuals with developmental disabilities and has published research on assessment and treatment of behavioral and mental health concerns of individuals with developmental disabilities. Dr. Kelly’s presentation will provide a clinical focus on how to use neuroplasticity data.

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2025 Dual Diagnosis Conference - Registration Now Open

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Oct
03
November 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Understanding Neuroplasticity and Recent Advancements in Enhancing Supports
The Offices of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and Developmental Programs (ODP) invite you to register for the 2025 Dual Diagnosis Conference to be hosted virtually on November 19. Join us for this one-day virtual conference to gain a better understanding of neuroplasticity and recent advancements in enhancing supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
Speakers for the day include:
 
Dr. Ken Martz
Ken Martz, Psy.D., MBA is a licensed psychologist, bestselling author, and expert in emotional development. He has worked in the treatment and management of addiction for the past 30 years across settings including outpatient, residential, and hospital settings. He was formerly the Special Assistant to the Secretary for the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Policy Director in Substance Use Disorders of the Governor’s Policy Office. Dr. Martz will start the day with an overview of neuroplasticity.
 
Dr. Brandi Kelly
Brandi Kelly, Ph.D. is the Clinical Director for Louisiana’s OCDD and received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Louisiana State University in 1998 and a post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology from Alliant University in 2002. She has worked extensively in community and residential-based programs providing support planning, staff training, and behavioral health services to individuals with developmental disabilities and has published research on assessment and treatment of behavioral and mental health concerns of individuals with developmental disabilities. Dr. Kelly’s presentation will provide a clinical focus on how to use neuroplasticity data.
 
Dr. Calliope Holingue
Calliope Holingue, MPH, PhD is a research faculty member at the Center for Autism Services, Science, and Innovation at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. A psychiatric epidemiologist by training, she has a joint academic appointment as an assistant professor at the Department of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Holingue will share current research and developments related to neuroplasticity.
The day will conclude with a question and answer session with all three of our speakers.

Canceled: Employment Symposiums - Unlocking Untapped Talent: The Benefits of Hiring Employees with Disabilities

by: Ilana Gruber
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Oct
01
The remaining Employment Symposiums scheduled for 10/17/2025 and 10/22/2025 have been canceled. They will be rescheduled at a later date.
Office of Developmental Programs’ 2025 Employment Symposiums
Unlocking Untapped Talent: The Benefits of Hiring Employees with Disabilities
In 2025, the Office of Developmental Programs is hosting four regional employment symposiums across the Commonwealth. Through panel discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities, ODP’s Employment Symposiums will build connections between local employers, individuals and families, and service providers. Please join us to learn how hiring employees with disabilities benefits everyone!

Register for PATC 2025!

by: Ilana Gruber
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Sep
22
2025 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (PATC)
September 30 – October 1, 2025
Hosted Virtually
PATC 2025 is right around the corner and it’s not too late to register! The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites you to register for its upcoming PATC conference to hear from leading experts on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and community inclusion. The theme for this year's conference is Beyond Inclusion: Thriving in the Community. Presentations will consider how we can start shifting the paradigm from a model that puts the onus of community integration on the individual and their family, to one that proactively shapes communities with inclusion in mind from the start.
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